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Corner Retail Building
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$1,650,000

11940 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

Commercial Sale, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Property Size5,328 SF
Lot Size0.34 Acres
Price / SF$309.68
Days on Market247

Property Features for 11940 Palm Drive

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Retail
Subdivision 340 - Desert Hot Springs
Standard status Active
APN 639293029
Size 5,328 SF
Lot size 0.34 Acres

Amenities

Mural Artwork

Building Details

Year built 1985
Listing Agency: Desert Pacific Properties
Listed By: Paula Turner · License #00702492
Added: Feb 4 Changed: Oct 7 Last Checked: Oct 9 at 1:06PM
MLS# 219153941

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

At 11940 Palm Drive, the retail building contains 5,328 square feet on a 0.34-acre parcel. Built in 1985, it features mural artwork designed by TRAV and has been identified for retail, office, or service use.

The property occupies the corner of Palm Drive and Pierson Boulevard in the downtown Desert Hot Springs commercial district. Palm Drive frontage exceeds 100 feet along the city’s main corridor. The intersection location provides access from multiple directions.

Key Highlights

  • 5,328‑square‑foot retail building on a 0.34‑acre parcel
  • Over 100 ft of frontage on Palm Dr
  • Corner of Palm Dr and Pierson Blvd in downtown Desert Hot Springs

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$76,370
Cap Rate
4.63%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,527,400 $1.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,091,000 $1.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$848,556 $848.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,328 SF
Gross rent
$115.1K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.0K −$1.12/SF
EGI
$109.1K $20.48/SF
− OpEx
−$32.7K −$6.14/SF
NOI
$76.4K $14.33/SF
Area
Riverside County, CA
Vacancy
5.20%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,527,400
Cap Rate 7%
$1,091,000
Cap Rate 9%
$848,556

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.09M
$954.6K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,370 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.63%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.60M
$1.40M – $1.86M (±1% cap)
NOI $111,733 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.77%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

OnTrac Drop Box Logistics Company

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Building Supply Law Firm Big Box & Wholesale Store Dental Office Auto Parts Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

558
Businesses Nearby
40k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
ARCO Shops & Services
12,944 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dollar General Shops & Services
9,108 visits/mo 0.3 miles
AutoZone Shops & Services
6,916 visits/mo 0.4 miles
AMPM Shops & Services
5,773 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Spectrum Shops & Services
2,042 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 92240, CA

40,920
Population
15,977
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
35.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,146
Density / Sq Mi
$51,284
Median Household Income
$32,137
Median Earnings
$1,367
Median Rent
$294,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - The 1985 building is identified for retail, office, or service use.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 11940 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,650,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 5,328‑square‑foot retail building on a 0.34‑acre parcel; Over 100 ft of frontage on Palm Dr; Corner of Palm Dr and Pierson Blvd in downtown Desert Hot Springs
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