Maher Commercial Realty, led by Oron Maher and Arian Zerehi, continues to lead the market in specialized automotive and fuel property sales. With 50+ locations sold and a network of all-cash, pre-approved buyers (Chevron, Shell, Mobil, ARCO), we excel at navigating complex transactions involving oil company approvals, environmental due diligence, and creative deal structuring.
Below, explore our three current active opportunities—each offering unique value from California to New Mexico.
🚀 Just Listed
1101 Yulupa Avenue | Santa Rosa, CA – Valero-Branded Gas Station
Price: $2,199,000 | NNN Lease with Valero (NYSE: VLO)
- Investment-Grade Tenant: Valero Energy Corporation ($170B+ annual revenue)
- Lease Structure: Absolute NNN through November 2027
- Improvements: Five EMV-compliant dispensers + four double-wall fiberglass USTs
- Location: Outparcel to Whole Foods-anchored shopping center
- Traffic: 13,800 VPD | Demographics: $104,000+ average HHI
- Upside: Full improvement reversion in 2027 + repositioning potential
- Environmental: Valero handles all compliance and remediation
🔧 Active Listings
411 S. Harbor Blvd | Santa Ana, CA – Iconic Auto Body Facility
Price: $2,845,000 | Legacy Automotive Operation
- Building: 5,000 SF purpose-built auto facility
- Lot Size: 8,900 SF | Zoning: SP-2 (automotive uses)
- Traffic: 46,000 VPD on Harbor Blvd
- Legacy: 40+ years as McJack’s Corvettes restoration shop
- Features: Spray booth, 7 hydraulic lifts, gated yard
- Rent Potential: $16,250/month ($3.25/SF NNN)
- Ideal For: Owner-users or investors seeking automotive-zoned real estate
1145 US Highway 491 | Gallup, NM – O’Reilly Auto Parts
Price: $2,300,000 | 6.97% Cap Rate
- Tenant: O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY) – Fortune 500 company
- Lease: Absolute NNN through 2032 + renewal options to 2047
- Building: Freestanding retail on 56,192 SF corner lot
- Location: Signalized intersection on US Highway 491
- Rent Escalations: 7% every five years
- Operation: Continuous occupancy since 1999
Why Invest in Automotive & Fuel Properties?
✅ Recession-Resistant Demand
Essential services maintain consistent cash flow through economic cycles
✅ Credit Tenants Available
Publicly traded companies (Valero, O’Reilly) provide investment-grade security
✅ Limited New Supply
Entitled fuel sites are increasingly scarce due to environmental regulations
✅ Multiple Exit Strategies
Operate, re-tenant, redevelop, or hold for land value appreciation
Our Automotive & Fuel Expertise
We’ve successfully closed deals involving:
- Oil company brand conversions and franchise agreements
- Environmental remediation and UST compliance
- Sale-leasebacks with national auto parts retailers
- 1031 exchanges into passive NNN investments
Market Insights
- Santa Rosa: Whole Foods-anchored centers command 20% rental premiums
- Santa Ana: Automotive-zoned properties with Harbor Blvd frontage trade at $500-600/SF
- Gallup: Credit-tenant NNN deals in secondary markets yield 6.5-7.5% caps
Free Property Valuation
Considering selling your gas station, auto repair, or automotive property? We offer:
- Confidential valuations based on recent comparable sales
- Off-market sale options to avoid business disruption
- 1031 exchange guidance into passive automotive investments
Contact us today to discuss these opportunities or receive a complimentary property assessment.
Investment Comparison
| Property | Type | Price | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Yulupa | Gas Station | $2,199,000 | Valero NNN + 2027 reversion |
| 411 Harbor | Auto Body | $2,845,000 | Legacy operation + prime location |
| 1145 Hwy 491 | Auto Parts | $2,300,000 | O’Reilly NNN + 6.97% cap |
Maher Commercial Realty: Your trusted partner in automotive and fuel property investments nationwide.
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