Santa Ana, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Commercial Real Estate Market Report

This page offers a quick snapshot of commercial real estate conditions in Santa Ana, highlighting how current pricing, $523 per square foot, typical deal size, and available inventory shape the market before you dive into individual listings.

Explore Commercial Properties in Santa Ana

Browse properties currently for sale or lease to see how local market pricing and building sizes translate into real opportunities.

 

Santa Ana's Demographic Profile

With a population of 298,687 and a median household income of $80,804, these metrics help investors gauge whether Santa Ana's pricing reflects local demand fundamentals.

Key Demographic Metrics Value
Population 298,687
# Households 74,187
Median age 35
Median household income $80,804
Avg household size 4
Renter-occupied housing units 41,025
5-year population change -2%

Commercial Real Estate Market Snapshot in Santa Ana

These market metrics outline current pricing, typical deal size, and observed cap rate ranges, giving investors a quick read on entry costs and high-level underwriting expectations.

Key Market Metrics Value
Avg asking sale price $523 per SF
Avg asking lease rate $63 per SF
Avg unit size for lease 9,347 SF
Avg building size for sale 14,530 SF
Average cap rate 6.06%

In Santa Ana, commercial properties are currently listed at an average sale price of $523 per square foot, with average lease rates around $63 per square foot. Typical leased spaces are approximately 9,347 SF, while properties for sale average 14,530 SF in building size. Observed cap rates average 6.06%, offering a reference point for return expectations relative to pricing and deal scale.

 

Commercial Properties For Sale In Santa Ana

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Original Mike's + Townhome Development Land

Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • 20,291 SF Retail Building
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $10,000,000
For Sale

Rolling Arts Auto Museum and Recording Studio

Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • 15,212 SF Flex Building
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $6,425,000
For Sale

Standard Avenue Shopping Strip

Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • 4,404 SF Retail Building
  • 5.49% Cap Rate
  • $2,961,000
For Sale

7-Eleven Anchored Santa Ana Plaza

Santa Ana, CA 92704

  • 8,802 SF Retail Building
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $5,775,000
For Sale

1345 N Grand Ave

Santa Ana, CA 92705

  • 6,800 SF Retail Building
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $7,220,000
For Sale

North Santa Ana Duplex

Santa Ana, CA 92705

  • 2,283 SF Multifamily
  • $1,270,000
For Sale

McFadden Public Market - 10-Year NNN Lease

Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • 10,000 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $3,230,000
For Sale

Case De Los Amigos

Santa Ana, CA 92705

  • 16,897 SF Multifamily
  • 6.51% Cap Rate
  • $5,400,000

 

Commercial Market Metrics by Property Type

Office Building Market Metrics Near Santa Ana

Office market metrics highlight how pricing, typical deal size, and return expectations vary across submarkets, helping investors compare entry costs and yield potential efficiently.

Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Ana $567 17,615 SF 9.39%
Anaheim $435 11,604 SF 5.44%
Riverside $376 21,613 SF 8.20%

Industrial Property Market Metrics Near Santa Ana

Industrial market data shows how cost per square foot and typical building size differ by submarket, supporting comparisons around deal scale and pricing alignment.

Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Ana $414 23,357 SF 25.00%
Riverside $302 49,495 SF 7.01%

 

Retail Property Market Metrics Near Santa Ana

Retail pricing varies widely across nearby markets, making this comparison useful for identifying where cost per square foot and deal size diverge most.

Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Santa Ana $510 9,768 SF
Anaheim $660 10,831 SF
Riverside $601 12,018 SF

Multifamily Property Market Metrics Near Santa Ana

Multifamily metrics show how pricing and building size relate to observed cap rate ranges, helping investors evaluate income potential relative to entry cost.

Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Ana $396 8,952 SF 6.87%
Anaheim $432 13,456 SF 7.95%
Riverside $492 51,054 SF 6.55%

 

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets in Santa Ana

Use these tools to move from market-level signals to deal-level math. Each calculator helps translate Santa Ana pricing, rents, and building size into concrete metrics like value, income, and space requirements, so you can validate assumptions before spending time on individual listings.

 

Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Santa Ana pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Santa Ana $523 14,530 SF
Anaheim $461 17,904 SF
Aliso Viejo $597 49,484 SF
Riverside $464 34,920 SF

Office Space For Sale In Santa Ana

Office listings shown here connect market pricing and size patterns with income-producing opportunities currently available.
For Sale

1800 E 17th St

Santa Ana, CA 92705

  • 6,356 SF Office Building
  • $2,600,000
For Sale

17722 Irvine Blvd

Tustin, CA 92780

  • 7,557 SF Office Building
  • $2,535,000
For Sale

Aladdin Bail Bonds NNN

Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • 4,164 SF Office Building
  • 6.64% Cap Rate
  • $2,650,000
For Sale

738 E Chapman Ave - Move in Ready

Orange, CA 92866

  • 13,636 SF Office Building
  • $834,159
For Sale

1520 N Grand Ave

Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • 6,000 SF Office Building
  • $3,300,000
For Sale

888 W Santa Ana Blvd

Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • 20,170 SF Office Building
  • $6,353,550
For Sale

Office, Medical, Child Care, & Financial Ins

Santa Ana, CA 92706

  • 16,290 SF Office Building
  • $4,295,000
For Sale

207 W 20th St

Santa Ana, CA 92706

  • 2,908 SF Office Building
  • $1,425,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Santa Ana alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Santa Ana or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age MedianHouseholdIncome AvgHouseholdSize RenterOccupiedHousingUnits FiveYrPopGrowthPct
Santa Ana 298,687 74,187 35 $80,804 4 41,025 -2%
Anaheim 341,426 103,374 37 $84,331 3 57,628 -1%
Aliso Viejo 50,045 18,579 40 $127,407 3 8,343 -2%
Riverside 315,768 94,445 34 $81,133 3 43,754 4%

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Santa Ana

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Is Santa Ana a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Santa Ana offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Santa Ana?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Santa Ana. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Santa Ana?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Santa Ana. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Santa Ana compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Santa Ana. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Santa Ana acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Santa Ana, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.