Hardware Business and
For Sale
$1,200,000
6259 Hwy 178, Inyokern, CA 93527
COMMERCIAL - Inyokern, CA
Property Size5,400 SF
Lot Size21.00 Acres
Price / SF$222.22
Days on Market128
Property Features for 6259 Hwy 178
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning description
M2
Subdivision
99
Standard status
Active
APN
08401046
Size
5,400 SF
Lot size
21.00 Acres
Building Details
Year built
1983
Listing Agency:
Watson Realty
(661) 327-5161
Listed By:
Doug Carter · License #01098135
(661) 203-4943
Added: Mar 27
Changed: Apr 22
Last Checked: Aug 1 at 11:06AM
MLS# 202502722
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This commercial property features a hardware business that has been the number one provider of hardware supplies in the Ridgecrest/Inyokern area for over 30 years. The business has long-standing accounts with many local contractors and NAWS naval base entities. It offers a large on-site supply of cooling and heating products, residential and commercial plumbing, electrical parts, septic tanks and leech lines, water tanks, concrete and pavers, fencing and gates, paint and paint supplies, propane gas, tanks and parts, power and hand tools, lumber, hay and animal feed, and the ability to place most any custom orders. The building is 5,400 sq ft and the lot size is 21 acres. Over 100 shipping containers are on-site and used for inventory storage. The business is an Ace Hardware Distributor. The business and land must be sold together.
Key Highlights
- Established business with strong local contractor and NAWS naval base accounts, running for over 30 years.
- Largest on‑site supply of cooling/heating, plumbing, electrical, and other hardware supplies.
- Ace Hardware distributor.
Financial Insights For Retail
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- Vacancy
- income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
- EGI (Effective Gross Income)
- gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
- OpEx (Operating Expenses)
- recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
- NOI (Net Operating Income)
- income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $81.0k | $15.00 |
| − Vacancy | −$4.8k | −$0.89 |
| EGI | $76.2k | $14.11 |
| − OpEx | −$22.9k | −$4.23 |
| NOI | $53.4k | $9.88 |
5,400 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 5.90% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$762.2K
$666.9K – $889.3K
NOI $53,355 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.45%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$1.15M
$1.01M – $1.35M
NOI $80,752 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.73%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
Well-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 93527, CA
2,315
Population
1,069
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
51
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
350.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
7
Density / Sq Mi
$82,667
Median Household Income
$38,977
Median Earnings
$922
Median Rent
$328,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Established hardware business with extensive inventory and storage.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 6259 Hwy 178 Inyokern, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Established business with strong local contractor and NAWS naval base accounts, running for over 30 years.; Largest on‑site supply of cooling/heating, plumbing, electrical, and other hardware supplies.; Ace Hardware distributor.
