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1309 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Former bank building with functional vault and teller stations on a C-2 zoned lot.

Property Size6,060 SF
Lot Size0.34 Acres
Price / SF$148.51
Days on Market586

Property Features for 1309 N Chester Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,060 SF
Lot size 0.34 Acres
Property subtype RETAIL
Zoning C-2

Additional Details

Business Included No
Listing Agency: Central Valley Commercial Brokers (CVCB)
Listed By: Marcus Duarte · License #CA 01972531
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Mar 26, 2025 Changed: Oct 26 Last Checked: Nov 1 at 8:52AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Central Valley Commercial Brokers (CVCB)

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Investment Insights

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The property is a 6,060-square-foot building that was formerly used as a bank. It features functional vault space and teller stations, providing a distinct interior configuration for an owner-operator or redevelopment planning. A large monument is also included.

The building sits on an 14,810-square-foot lot and is listed with C-2 zoning. The property address is 1309 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

For buyers seeking a bank-to-other-use conversion or adaptive reuse, the existing vault and teller station layout are key improvements to evaluate alongside the C-2 zoning for redevelopment flexibility.

Key Highlights

  • 6,060 sq. ft. building previously used as a bank
  • Functional vault and teller stations in place
  • 14,810 sq. ft. lot

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$62,176
Cap Rate
6.91%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,243,520 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$888,229 $888.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$690,844 $690.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,060 SF
Gross rent
$87.3K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.4K −$0.72/SF
EGI
$82.9K $13.68/SF
− OpEx
−$20.7K −$3.42/SF
NOI
$62.2K $10.26/SF
Area
Bakersfield, CA
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,243,520
Cap Rate 7%
$888,229
Cap Rate 9%
$690,844

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$888.2K
$777.2K – $1.04M (±1% cap)
NOI $62,176 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.91%
Second Best
Retail
$829.0K
$725.4K – $967.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,031 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.45%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.61M
$1.41M – $1.88M (±1% cap)
NOI $112,571 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

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Current Use

Wells Fargo ATM Atm Wells Fargo Bank Bank

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Law Firm Garden Center Locksmith Storage Facility Catering Service

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

413
Businesses Nearby
44k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 80% Home Improvements & Furnishings 20%
Fastrip Shops & Services
24,668 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Floyd's General Store Home Improvements & Furnishings
8,844 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Valero Energy Shops & Services
6,447 visits/mo 0.2 miles
O'Reilly Auto Parts Shops & Services
4,337 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 93308, CA

56,037
Population
21,443
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
344.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
163
Density / Sq Mi
$59,511
Median Household Income
$39,676
Median Earnings
$1,260
Median Rent
$298,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Bakersfield, CA

8.3% 2019
6.7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.1% 2022
5.2% 2023
6.2% 2024
7.2% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Bank - Former bank building with functional vault and teller stations on a C-2 zoned lot.
Where is this bank located?
The property is located at 1309 N Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6,060 sq. ft. building previously used as a bank; Functional vault and teller stations in place; 14,810 sq. ft. lot
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