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Historic Mixed-Use Victorian Rose Building

896 E Main Street Ventura, CA 93001

896 E Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001
$1,450,000
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$1,450,000

Unique mixed-use property in Downtown San Buenaventura, near the beach.

Property Size5,307 SF
Price / SF$273.22
AddedApr 15, 2025
Days on Market458
Last RefreshJul 16 at 7:37 am

Property Features for 896 E Main Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
5,307 SF
Property subtype
Commercial/Industrial

Building Details

Year Built
1888

Listing office BHHS California Properties

Listing date Apr 15, 2025

Source Exitrealty

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This rare, historic mixed-use property, formerly known as the Victorian Rose, is located on East Main Street in Downtown San Buenaventura, blocks from the beach, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. The property features significant architecture and historical merit, with exquisite details such as stained glass windows, 26 ft high ceilings, hand-carved arches and wood details, and hardwood flooring. The Victorian-style sanctuary includes 5 suites and 5 bathrooms. The lower level includes 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a commercial-size kitchen, a common laundry room, a storage room, and a basement. Additionally, the property includes the 'pink Herbert House' at 27 S. Kalorama, a California Bungalow with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and a private patio. The total property size is 5307 square feet and includes 9 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. Potential uses include a residence, bed and breakfast, or income-producing business venture.

Key Highlights

  • Historic Victorian building with significant architectural details, including stained glass, high ceilings, and hand‑carved wood.
  • Mixed‑use property offering multiple possibilities: residence, Bed and Breakfast, or income‑producing business.
  • Prime Downtown San Buenaventura location, close to the beach, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants.

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

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 $159.2k $30.00
− Vacancy −$12.7k −$2.40
EGI $146.5k $27.60
− OpEx −$54.9k −$10.35
NOI $91.5k $17.25
5,307 SF · lease $30.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$1.31M
$1.14M – $1.53M (±1% cap)
NOI $91,546 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.31%
Second Best
Hotel Hospitality
$570.4K
$499.1K – $665.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,930 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.75%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.20M
$2.80M – $3.74M (±1% cap)
NOI $224,274 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Bed & breakfasts

Suggested Use

Food Market Barber Shop Grocery & Convenience Store Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Storage Facility Locksmith Grocery & Convenience Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Butcher

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Unique mixed-use property in Downtown San Buenaventura, near the beach.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 896 E Main Street Ventura, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Victorian building with significant architectural details, including stained glass, high ceilings, and hand‑carved wood.; Mixed‑use property offering multiple possibilities: residence, Bed and Breakfast, or income‑producing business.; Prime Downtown San Buenaventura location, close to the beach, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants.
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