Santa Ana Commercial
For Sale
$1,600,000
1421 N Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Prime commercial property with future development potential in Santa Ana.
Property Size2,877 SF
Lot Size0.36 Acres
Days on Market270
Property Features for 1421 N Harbor Blvd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,877 SF
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial
Building Details
Building Size
2,877 SF
Year Built
1964
Listing Agency:
L.S. Gateway Realtors
(714) 894-3477
Listed By:
Holly Nguyen · License #01489052
Source:
Elliman
Added: Nov 28, 2025
Changed: Aug 12
Last Checked: Aug 24 at 9:45AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This commercial property in Santa Ana, currently used as an auto service facility, offers future development potential. The building size is 2,877 square feet, situated on a lot exceeding 15,000 square feet. It is located in an area zoned under the SP2 Plan Santa Ana - Harbor Mixed-Use Transit Corridor Specific Plan. The SP2 Plan encourages development aligning with transit investment, presenting opportunities for retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, hotels, and various housing options. The property's value lies primarily in the land and its potential for future development. Planned transit and infrastructure improvements are expected to increase the attractiveness of the environment. The current auto service business is not included in the sale but may be negotiable.
Key Highlights
- Large 15,000+ SF lot size offers significant development potential.
- Zoned SP2 Plan Santa Ana - Harbor Mixed‑Use Transit Corridor Specific Plan, allowing for diverse development options.
- Prime commercial location in Santa Ana with future development potential.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$46,322
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
2.90%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$926,440
$926.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$661,743
$661.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$514,689
$514.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,877 SF
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.
Gross rent
$70.8K $24.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.6K −$1.60/SF
EGI
$66.2K $23.00/SF
− OpEx
−$19.9K −$6.90/SF
NOI
$46.3K $16.10/SF
Area
ZIP 92703
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$24.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$926,440
Cap Rate 7%
$661,743
Cap Rate 9%
$514,689
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$661.7K
$579.0K – $772.0K
NOI $46,322 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.90%
Second Best
Industrial
$531.4K
$465.0K – $620.0K
NOI $37,197 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.32%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$832.7K
$728.6K – $971.5K
NOI $58,289 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.64%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,140
Businesses Nearby
76k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 57%
Shops & Services 41%
Electronics 1%
McDonald's
Dining
33,826 visits/mo
0.2 miles
76
Shops & Services
16,042 visits/mo
0.2 miles
7-Eleven
Shops & Services
6,646 visits/mo
0.3 miles
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Shops & Services
6,273 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Los Tapatios
Dining
4,386 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Demographics for 92703, CA
65,621
Population
14,644
Households
4.5
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
60%
High-School Grad
4.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
15,624
Density / Sq Mi
$80,817
Median Household Income
$33,363
Median Earnings
$1,922
Median Rent
$585,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Prime commercial property with future development potential in Santa Ana.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 1421 N Harbor Blvd Santa Ana, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Large 15,000+ SF lot size offers significant development potential.; Zoned SP2 Plan Santa Ana - Harbor Mixed‑Use Transit Corridor Specific Plan, allowing for diverse development options.; Prime commercial location in Santa Ana with future development potential.
