Southern 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 is a commercial real estate brokerage with deep expertise in buying, selling, and repositioning automotive-related properties across Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

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:

    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

1101 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
For Sale
Lot Size:984 SqFt
Zoning:Commercial
Entitlement Status: N/A
2 weeks ago

Unbranded Gas Station with Real Estate + Business and improvements (in 2 years) Situated within a high-traffic shopping center anchored by Whole Foods Market, this Valero-branded gas station enjoys exceptional visibility and daily consumer traffic from one of Santa Rosa’s most prominent retail corridors. Whole Foods, a premier high-end grocer, drives consistent customer flow and […]

984 SqFt Size
15701 Roscoe Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343
For Sale
Lot Size: N/A
Zoning:LAC2
Entitlement Status: N/A
2 months ago

Description Presenting a rare, fully entitled land site in North Hills, ready for immediate development. The property is fully entitled for a 24-hour gas station and convenience store, 12 fueling pumps with 18 parking stalls, includes a new curb path along Roscoe Boulevard, and is zoned LAC2 for commercial use. Strategically positioned with maximum visibility […]

9825 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003
For Sale
Lot Size:11,064 SqFt
Zoning:C2-1VL-CPIO TOC Tier 3
Entitlement Status: N/A
3 months ago

Maher Commercial Realty is pleased to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire an approximately 1,857-square-foot church structure with 46 car parking and an additional bungalow that does not appear to be affixed to the land.  The site is approximately 11,064-square-feet zoned C2-1VL-CPIO, TOC Tier 3, in South Central Los Angeles. Property uses include a church, […]

11,064 SqFt Size
1222-1230 W. 7th Street Unit 1226, Los Angeles, CA 90017
For Lease
Lot Size:1,700 SqFt
Zoning: N/A
Entitlement Status: N/A
4 months ago

Former art gallery space with high ceilings and ample signage. Space can accommodate a variety of retail and creative uses. Adjacent to nightlife uses , Monty Bar and Teragram Ballroom. Property Features: Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses Partially Built Out as Standard Retail Space Located in-line with other […]

1,700 SqFt Size
1523 N. La Brea Avenue #203, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Leased
Lot Size:827 SqFt
Zoning: N/A
Entitlement Status: N/A
4 months ago

FOR LEASE: Hollywood High Visibility Retail/Office Space +/-827 SF for $2.11/SF/MO/Modified Gross Clean space in move in condition for Retail or Office Use. The space is divided into two main sections via a non-structural wall which can be removed. There is a private room for an office, and the restroom is generously sized. 1543 La Brea is […]

827 SqFt Size
1543 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Leased

1543 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028

$1.50 / PSF/MO/ Modified Gross
Lot Size:2,991 SqFt
Zoning:C4
Entitlement Status:Pylon Signage on La Brea
4 months ago

FOR LEASE: Hollywood High Visibility Retail +/-2,991 SF for $1.50/SF/MO/Modified Gross Ground Floor Corner Retail Space with excellent signage and high traffic visibility. Delivered in White Box Condition. Available Square Footage: +- 2,991 SF Rate: $1.50/PSF/MO/ Modified Gross Property Type: Retail Features: Co-Tenancy with famous Mashti Malone Ice Cream, Convenience store, Dry Cleaners, and other service-based tenants. C4 Zoning uses […]

2,991 SqFt Size

Closed Gas Stations Transactions

Chevron Extra Mile Gas Station, Anaheim, CA
Sold
Lot Size:21,780 SqFt
Zoning: N/A
Entitlement Status: N/A
2 months ago

Maher Commercial Realty is pleased to announce the sale of Chevron Extra Mile gas station in Anaheim. The station sold for $3,952,000 in a business-only transaction secured on a long-term 30-year lease. This high-performing site features 8 multi-product dispensers, 2 canopies, and a spacious 2,500 square foot building that includes both a convenience store and […]

21,780 SqFt Size
698 E. Holt Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767
Sold
Lot Size:19,994 SqFt
Zoning: N/A
Entitlement Status: N/A
2 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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