Maher Commercial Realty presents five compelling retail investment opportunities showcasing the diversity and strength of the automotive, service, and neighborhood retail sectors. From credit-tenant NNN investments to value-add repositioning plays, these properties offer distinct strategies for investors seeking stable cash flow, value creation, or development potential.
⛽ 1101 Yulupa Avenue | Santa Rosa, CA – Valero-Branded Gas Station
Price: $2,199,000 | NNN Lease with Investment-Grade Tenant
Investment Highlights:
- Tenant: Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) – $170B+ annual revenue
- Lease Structure: Absolute NNN through November 2027
- Location: Whole Foods-anchored shopping center in affluent Bennett Valley
- Improvements: Five EMV-compliant dispensers + four double-wall USTs
- Terminal Value: Full improvement reversion in 2027
- Traffic: 13,800 VPD | Demographics: $104,000+ average HHI
- Environmental: Valero handles all compliance and remediation
🔧 1145 US Highway 491 | Gallup, NM – O’Reilly Auto Parts
Price: $2,300,000 | 6.97% Cap Rate | Absolute NNN
Investment Highlights:
- Tenant: O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY) – Fortune 500 company
- Lease: Absolute NNN through 2032 + renewal options to 2047
- Location: Signalized corner on US Highway 491 (near I-40)
- Building: Freestanding retail on 56,192 SF corner lot
- Rent Escalations: 7% every five years
- Operation: Continuous occupancy since 1999
- Surroundings: Walmart, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Walgreens
🏪 5960-5964 Florence Avenue | Bell Gardens, CA – Neighborhood Retail Center
Price: $2,195,000 | 5.69% Cap Rate | 100% Occupied
Investment Highlights:
- Property: 5,850 SF strip center with 5 service-oriented tenants
- Tenant Mix: Restaurant, juice bar, barber shop, printing, laundromat
- Leases: Modified Gross with staggered expirations (2023-2026)
- NOI: $125,236 | Annual Rent: $181,140
- Location: Primary retail corridor in dense Southeast LA
- Parking: 21 spaces | Upside: Laundromat paying 32% below market
- Demographics: High-density residential with limited competition
🚗 21011 Pioneer Blvd | Lakewood, CA – Express Car Wash Conversion
Price: $3,500,000 | Turnkey Business + Real Estate
Investment Highlights:
- Business: 2024 Gross Profit: $839,718
- Infrastructure: 80-foot tunnel (expandable to 110 feet)
- Conversion Cost: $250,000–$500,000 to express model
- Location: Corner lot at signalized intersection (28,000 VPD)
- Multiple Income Streams: Car wash, lube shop, C-store, vacuums
- Recent Upgrades: $700,000 in improvements including new conveyor system
- Zoning: LKC3 | Access: Immediate 605 Freeway entry
🛠️ 5312-5314 S. Broadway | Los Angeles, CA – Value-Add Mixed-Use
Price: $990,000 | 12.7% Pro Forma Cap Rate
Investment Highlights:
- Property: 7,500 SF mixed-use (retail + residential)
- Retail: Two vacant storefronts (one restaurant-built)
- Residential: Two 5-bedroom units (repositioning opportunity)
- Price per SF: $132 – well below replacement cost
- Location: South Broadway corridor near USC/Exposition Park
- ADU Potential: Detached garage suitable for conversion
- Ideal For: Value-add investors or owner-users
Investment Comparison
| Property | Type | Price | Strategy | Key Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Yulupa | Gas Station | $2,199,000 | Credit Tenant NNN | Valero NNN Lease |
| 1145 Hwy 491 | Auto Parts | $2,300,000 | Passive NNN | 6.97% Cap Rate |
| 5960 Florence | Retail Center | $2,195,000 | Stable Cash Flow | 5.69% Cap Rate |
| 21011 Pioneer | Car Wash | $3,500,000 | Business Conversion | $839,718 Gross Profit |
| 5312 Broadway | Mixed-Use | $990,000 | Value-Add | 12.7% Pro Forma Cap |
Why Invest in Retail Properties?
✅ Essential Services Demand
- Automotive, fuel, and neighborhood services maintain consistent cash flow
- Recession-resistant tenant bases with daily customer traffic
✅ Multiple Investment Strategies
- Passive NNN (1145 Hwy 491, 1101 Yulupa)
- Value-Add Repositioning (5312 Broadway)
- Business Conversion (21011 Pioneer)
- Stable Cash Flow (5960 Florence)
✅ Strong Market Fundamentals
- Neighborhood retail vacancies at historic lows
- 5-7% annual rent growth in prime corridors
- Limited new supply due to construction costs
Market Insights
- Santa Rosa: Whole Foods-anchored centers command 20% rental premiums
- Gallup: Credit-tenant NNN deals in secondary markets yield 6.5-7.5% caps
- Bell Gardens: Dense urban infill with limited competing supply
- Lakewood: Express car washes seeing 20%+ IRR post-conversion
- South LA: Value-add properties achieving 12%+ pro forma returns
Next Steps for Investors
Interested in these opportunities? Contact us to:
- Schedule property tours and business reviews
- Access financial documentation and rent rolls
- Discuss financing and due diligence timelines
- Explore 1031 exchange options
About Our Retail Expertise
With numerous successful retail transactions across multiple states, we provide:
- Market analysis and investment strategy development
- NNN lease negotiation and credit tenant evaluation
- Value-add opportunity identification
- Business operation assessment for automotive properties
Contact us today to schedule viewings of these exceptional retail investment opportunities.
Maher Commercial Realty: Your trusted partner in retail and automotive property investments.
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