Former Detention and Manufacturing
For Sale
$7,999,000
185 W Gale Ave, Coalinga, CA 93210
Large concrete block and steel facility previously used as a custody center, zoned light manufacturing on 21.2 acres.
Property Size76,650 SF
Lot Size21.20 Acres
Price / SF$104.36
Days on Market52
Property Features for 185 W Gale Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
76,650 SF
Lot size
21.20 Acres
Property subtype
Vacant-User
Zoning
light manufacturing
Amenities
FORMER INSTITUTIONAL FACILITY: 76,650-Square-Foot Facility on a Massive 21.20 Acre Lot with Concrete Block and Steel Construction
FORMERLY USED AS CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY : The Property has been Featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone and NBC News in 2021-22 for the Story of its Converted Use
MULTIPLE POTENTIAL USES: Potential Uses for the Property Include: Detention Center, Private Prison or Rehabilitation Facility, Education or Dormitory, Cannabis or Industrial Manufacturing Facility etc
$1.9M IN UTILITY UPGRADES FROM 2017-18: Renovations Include Upgraded, HVAC Sprinkler Systems and Electrical with Three New Large Power Stations. The Property is also on the Coalinga City Water System
MINIMAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REQUIRED TO RETURN TO OPERATIONAL STATUS: Former 500 Bed Institutional Facility has Infrastructure in Place for Easy Relaunch. Fencing, Guard Stations, Housing Units and Secured Corridors Remain Intact. Detention Facility Enhancements include 18' Plus Exterior and 20' Plus Interior Perimeter Fencing plus a Sally Port
BELOW REPLACEMENT COST: Built at a Cost of $12.4 Million, Replacement Cost Today is Estimated at $40 Million
STRATEGIC LOCATION: Situated 15 Miles from Interstate 5 with Direct Access to Highway 198. 3 Miles from Downtown Coalinga and 50 miles from Downtown Fresno. Coalinga is Three Hours from both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Proximity to New Coalinga Municipal Airport, Pleasant Valley State Prison and Coalinga State Hospital. Pleasant Valley is a Minimum-to-Maximum Security Facility Managed by the CA Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR). The Adjacent DSH is a Massive, Maximum-Security Psych
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA: Coalinga is Located in Fresno County. The Main Industries are Agriculture, Oil, Cannabis, Education and Detention Centers. The Population of Fresno County Exceeds One Million and is Projected to Continue Increasing.
Building Details
Building Size
76,650 SF
Year Built
1990
Listing Agency:
Marcus & Millichap | The Patel Yozwiak Group
(614) 360-9048
Listed By:
Justin Fenn · License #License(s): OH: SAL.2002011928
(614) 360-9048
Source:
Marcusmillichap
Added: Jul 3
Changed: Aug 23
Last Checked: Aug 21 at 9:42PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The former Claremont Custody Center is a 76,650-square-foot facility built with concrete block and steel construction on a 21.20-acre lot. The property was operated as the Claremont Custody Center from 1990 to 2011, and it has also been used as a light industrial production facility. More recently, the property had a functioning cannabis production facility as of November 2021, and it is zoned as light manufacturing.
Located at 185 W Gale Ave in Coalinga, California, the site is described in public remarks as having been used for converted and production-oriented operations. The asset’s history and zoning support a range of possible re-use scenarios.
Public remarks list potential uses including a detention center, private prison or rehabilitation facility, education or dormitory, cannabis or industrial manufacturing facility, distribution center, data center, and trucking terminal, among others.
Located at 185 W Gale Ave in Coalinga, California, the site is described in public remarks as having been used for converted and production-oriented operations. The asset’s history and zoning support a range of possible re-use scenarios.
Public remarks list potential uses including a detention center, private prison or rehabilitation facility, education or dormitory, cannabis or industrial manufacturing facility, distribution center, data center, and trucking terminal, among others.
Key Highlights
- 76,650‑SF former Claremont Custody Center built in 1991 on a 21.20‑acre lot
- Concrete block and steel construction
- Zoned light manufacturing (light manufacturing)
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Demographics for 93210, CA
18,581
Population
4,883
Households
3.8
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
68%
High-School Grad
775.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
24
Density / Sq Mi
$77,850
Median Household Income
$36,583
Median Earnings
$1,034
Median Rent
$258,300
Median Home Value
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Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in West region
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Cannabis property - Large concrete block and steel facility previously used as a custody center, zoned light manufacturing on 21.2 acres.
Where is this cannabis property located?
The property is located at 185 W Gale Ave Coalinga, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $7,999,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 76,650‑SF former Claremont Custody Center built in 1991 on a 21.20‑acre lot; Concrete block and steel construction; Zoned light manufacturing (light manufacturing)
