California’s Premier Gas Station, Car Wash & Automotive Property Brokerage

From fueling stations to luxury auto service centers, we navigate the entire transaction with unmatched expertise.

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Specialized Automotive Property Expertise

Maher Commercial Realty operates statewide across California’s most active automotive and fuel-oriented markets, with an emphasis on dense metros, strong commuter corridors, and high-traffic arterials ideal for gas station and car wash operations.

We know the zoning codes, environmental compliance requirements, and operational nuances that define these properties — from underground storage tank regulations to conditional use permits for car washes and auto repair.

Our mission is to unlock the maximum value of your property through strategic repositioning, innovative marketing, and direct outreach to our proprietary database of serious, qualified buyers.

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Asset Types We Represent

We represent the full spectrum of automotive real estate, including:

Gas Stations

Full-Service

Flex-Service Car Wash Facilities

Auto Repair Shops & Service Centers

Auto Body & Collision Centers

Tire Shops & Alignment Centers

Smog Check & Inspection Stations

Automotive Dealerships

Parking Lots & Park-Structures with Auto-Use Potential

Mixed-Use Sites with Automotive Components

Redevelopment Land with Automotive Zoning

Regulatory & Environmental Expertise

Automotive properties carry unique compliance challenges that can make or break a transaction.
We stay ahead of regulations to streamline due diligence, avoid delays, and protect value.

Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

  • Installation, testing, and removal protocols
  • Double-wall requirements
  • Leak detection and monitoring systems
  • State Water Board compliance

Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

  • Phase I & II requirements
  • Soil and groundwater testing
  • Remediation oversight and documentation
  • Closure letters & No Further Action status

Zoning & Conditional Use Permits

  • Automotive use approvals and restrictions
  • Redevelopment entitlements
  • Change-of-use considerations

Operational Compliance

  • Air quality permits
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Stormwater pollution prevention

Value-Add & Repositioning Strategy

We create value-creation roadmaps tailored to automotive assets, including:
  • Converting underperforming stations to high-volume brands
  • Adding convenience stores or QSR drive-thrus to increase NOI
  • Upgrading car wash technology for higher ticket averages
  • Securing new long-term fuel supply agreements
  • Adding EV charging stations for future-proofing revenue
  • Rezoning or entitling sites for mixed-use or retail redevelopment

Transaction Protocols for Automotive Assets

Tenant & Operator Coordination

  • Confidential showings to avoid business disruption
  • Lease audits and fuel supply agreement review
  • Coordination of operational records and permits

Due Diligence Management

  • ESA coordination (Phase I, Phase II)
  • UST documentation & environmental closure letters
  • Operating statements, POS reports, and fuel sales logs
  • License and permit verifications

Marketing Strategy

  • Out-of-the-box, bold campaigns designed to stand out in a crowded market
  • Direct outreach to our unmatched automotive investor database
  • Custom property-specific websites and videos
  • Confidentiality measures to protect business value

Closing Process Oversight

  • Coordination of fuel inventory and equipment transfers
  • Assignment of leases, supply contracts, and warranties
  • Final environmental clearance and escrow documentation

Why Work with CABB Members to Sell
Your Gas Station, Car Wash, or Real Estate?

As proud members of the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), we bring unmatched professionalism and deep local expertise to every transaction. Since 1986, CABB members—licensed under California’s Department of Real Estate (DRE)—have been guiding clients safely through complex business sales and valuations with integrity and skill.

Our team shines when it comes to specialized businesses like gas stations and car washes. Trusted CABB brokers regularly list and close deals for these types of properties—often with real estate included—ensuring you get maximum value by understanding what these unique businesses demand.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Confidential & Strategic Marketing – We protect your identity during the sale process using “ blind profiles,” and proactively attract serious buyers interested in gas stations, car washes, or real estate assets.

Transparent Valuations & Customized Deal Structures – Every business is unique. We craft valuations and deal terms that fit your needs—whether that’s seller financing, a quick exit, or legacy preservation.

Expertise Across Business & Real Estate – From business models to physical property, we handle every aspect. That includes commercial real estate on-site at gas stations, land for car washes, and strategic retail assets.

Strong Professional Standards – As part of CABB, we uphold a rigorous code of ethics and continuous education—like CABB 101 and advanced courses—to deliver smart, ethical deal-making

Whether you’re selling a gas station, a car wash, or the real estate that comes with them, our CABB credentials mean you’re working with seasoned pros. Let us help you get the best deal—efficiently, confidentially, and confidently.

Submarket Specialization

Our reach covers every major automotive corridor and high-traffic arterial in:

Northern California

  • Greater San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, San Mateo County)
  • Greater San Jose / Silicon Valley (San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Mountain View)
  • Greater Sacramento Region (Sacramento, West Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Citrus Heights)

Central California

  • Greater Fresno–Clovis Area (Fresno, Clovis, Selma, Madera)
  • Greater Bakersfield Area (Bakersfield, Rosedale, Oildale, Lamont)
  • Central Coast Metro Corridor (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Monterey)

Southern California

  • Greater Los Angeles County (LA Basin, San Fernando Valley, Long Beach, Gateway Cities)
  • Orange County (Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Santa Ana)
  • Inland Empire (Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Fontana, Moreno Valley)
  • Greater San Diego County (San Diego, National City, Escondido, Chula Vista)

Los Angeles County

  • South Bay
  • San Fernando Valley
  • Gateway Cities
  • Metro LA

Orange County

  • Anaheim
  • Santa Ana
  • Huntington Beach
  • Irvine

Ventura County

  • Oxnard
  • Thousand Oaks
  • Simi Valley

Inland Empire

  • Oxnard
  • Riverside
  • Ontario
  • San Bernardino

San Diego County

  • select high-value coastal and freeway-adjacent sites

Automotive Investment Corridors

Key corridors where we’ve sold or advised on automotive assets include:

Pacific Coast Highway

Sepulveda Blvd

Harbor Blvd

Beach Blvd

Whittier Blvd

Foothill Blvd

Rosecrans Ave

Katella Ave

Imperial Hwy

Crenshaw Blvd

Active Gas Stations Listings

1352 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083
For Sale
Lot Size:2,976 SqFt
Zoning:C-6
Entitlement Status: N/A
2 months ago

Maher Commercial Realty is pleased to present 1352 N Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA — a combined business and real estate offering that conveys both the established Fountain Car Wash operation and the underlying ±34,232-square-foot (±0.79-acre) site, comprising two contiguous parcels (APN 161-251-04-00 and APN 161-251-25-00), in the heart of North County San Diego. The buyer acquires a turnkey, cash-flowing enterprise — seven […]

2,976 SqFt Size
195 N. 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
For Sale

195 N. 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021

$1,999,000.00 / Business Only
Lot Size:640 SqFt
Zoning:Commercial
Entitlement Status: N/A
2 months ago

Maher Commercial Realty presents a turnkey, flex car wash and detailing business at 195 N 2nd St in El Cajon, California. The current tenant is paying $2,000/month. This operational business and real estate offering provides a stable leased income stream with significant embedded upside through active management and service expansion. The property features a 640 SF service […]

640 SqFt Size
530 E. Foothill Blvd., Pomona, CA 91767
For Sale
Lot Size:6,744 SqFt
Zoning:POC4
Entitlement Status: N/A
3 months ago

Maher Commercial Realty presents a prominent, high-traffic car wash and gas station opportunity at 530 E Foothill Blvd in Pomona. Operating as the Village Car Wash, this established business occupies a 6,744 SF building on a substantial 25,283 SF (0.58-acre) lot with valuable *POC4 zoning**. Positioned directly on the major Foothill Blvd arterial, the property […]

6,744 SqFt Size
1715 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080
For Sale
Lot Size:3,783 SqFt
Zoning:C-1
Entitlement Status: N/A
5 months ago

Maher Commercial Realty presents a well-established, owner-operated unbranded gas station with no fuel agreement and convenience store business at 1715 Walnut St in Red Bluff, California. This turnkey operational business and real estate offering includes a 3,783 SF retail building on a substantial 21,344 SF (0.49-acre) C-1 zoned lot. Owner-operated for over 26 years under […]

3,783 SqFt Size
411 S. Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
For Sale
Lot Size:5,000 SqFt
Zoning:SP2
Entitlement Status: N/A
1 year ago

The Seller is offering carry-back financing with a minimum of $500,000 down with 5.75% interest amortized over 30 years and due in 36 months or less. Maher Commercial Realty is proud to present 411 S. Harbor Blvd, a rare and iconic auto body facility for sale in the heart of Santa Ana. With over 40 […]

5,000 SqFt Size

Closed Gas Stations Transactions

1101 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Sold
Lot Size:984 SqFt
Zoning:Commercial
Entitlement Status: N/A
10 months ago

Maher Commercial Realty is proud to announce the successful sale of the Valero gas station at 1101 Yulupa Avenue in Santa Ana. Situated within a high-traffic shopping center anchored by Whole Foods Market, this Valero-branded station benefits from exceptional visibility, strong daily consumer traffic, and a prime infill corner location in Santa Rosa’s Bennett Valley […]

984 SqFt Size
1000 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806
Sold
Lot Size:21,780 SqFt
Zoning: N/A
Entitlement Status: N/A
12 months ago

Maher Commercial Realty is proud to announce the successful sale of 1000 N. State College Blvd., a premier business + real estate opportunity on a large 23,000 SF corner lot. This +/-2,500 SF convenience store with mechanic bays offered a rare combination of C-store operations, beer & wine license, 8 fueling positions, and multiple fuel […]

21,780 SqFt Size
698 E. Holt Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767
Sold
Lot Size:19,994 SqFt
Zoning: N/A
Entitlement Status: N/A
12 months ago

Maher Commercial Realty is pleased to announce the sale of 698 E. Holt Avenue in Pomona. The property sold for $5,200,000 and marks another standout transaction—an unbranded gas station situated on a prime corner lot, including both the business and the real estate. Featuring a 1,200 sq.ft. convenience store, a spacious 19,994 sq.ft. lot, and […]

19,994 SqFt Size

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