Motel 6 Limited-Service
For Sale
$3,295,000
500 W Donlon St, Blythe, CA 92225
Two-story franchised hotel with 91 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and dedicated truck parking.
Property Size34,414 SF
Days on Market37
Property Features for 500 W Donlon St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
34,414 SF
Total Parking Spaces
8
Property subtype
Hotel-Motel
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Amenities
outdoor pool
lobby coffee
complimentary Wi-Fi
pet-friendly rooms
Gemini & Phoenix Design Package Updates Completed | Renovated in 2022 | Minimal PIP Needed
The Property Includes a Manager's Apartment for an Onsite Owner or Manager
Ideally Located off Interstate 10, Connecting Southern California to Arizona and Providing Transient Demand for the Property
Situated on a Spacious 2.0-Acre Parcel With 8 Truck Parking Spots Available
Affordable Market: Median Home Price Around $258K, Offering Attractive Opportunities for Investors
Strong Demographics & Location: Diverse Population (58.6% Hispanic) with Seasonal Agricultural Activity; Travelers Benefit From Affordable Lodging and Proximity to Outdoor Attractions
Strong Brand & Franchise Support: Motel 6 is a Leading Economy Brand With Over 1,500 Locations, Backed by G6 Hospitality's Use of Oracle Analytics for Real-Time Performance Tracking
Operational Efficiency & Revenue Potential: Streamlined Services and Low Overhead Contribute to Stable RevPAR and Occupancy Trends in the Economy Segment
Building Details
Building Size
34,414 SF
Year Built
1980
Stories
2
Listed By:
Scott Bradsby · License #License(s): CA: 02230808
(909) 456-3461
Source:
Marcusmillichap
Added: Jul 30
Changed: Aug 10
Last Checked: Sep 2 at 1:26PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Motel 6 Blythe is a two-story limited-service hotel with 91 guest rooms and a manager’s apartment for an onsite owner or manager. Guest rooms include flat-screen TVs, work desks, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Property amenities include an outdoor pool, lobby coffee, complimentary Wi-Fi, pet-friendly rooms, and 8 truck parking spots. Phoenix furniture is installed throughout, while the exterior paint and interior accent wall have been updated to Gemini.
Built in 1980, the hotel is located off Interstate 10 in Blythe, California. Blythe is in eastern Riverside County’s Palo Verde Valley, an agricultural area within the Lower Colorado River Valley region along the Colorado River. The property operates under the Motel 6 franchise, with an ongoing comforter replacement requirement.
Built in 1980, the hotel is located off Interstate 10 in Blythe, California. Blythe is in eastern Riverside County’s Palo Verde Valley, an agricultural area within the Lower Colorado River Valley region along the Colorado River. The property operates under the Motel 6 franchise, with an ongoing comforter replacement requirement.
Key Highlights
- 91 guest rooms with flat‑screen TVs, work desks, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers
- Two‑story limited‑service hotel built in 1980
- Outdoor pool, lobby coffee, complimentary Wi‑Fi, and pet‑friendly rooms
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
$215,776
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
6.55%
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%
$4,315,520
$4.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$3,082,514
$3.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,397,511
$2.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 34,414 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
$516.2K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$61.9K −$1.80/SF
EGI
$454.3K $13.20/SF
− OpEx
−$238.5K −$6.93/SF
NOI
$215.8K $6.27/SF
Area
San Bernardino County, CA
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
52.50%
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%
$4,315,520
Cap Rate 7%
$3,082,514
Cap Rate 9%
$2,397,511
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Hotel Hospitality
$3.08M
$2.70M – $3.60M
NOI $215,776 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.55%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$7.26M
$6.35M – $8.47M
NOI $508,139 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.42%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
612
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 92225, CA
21,104
Population
7,797
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
9%
College-Educated
71%
High-School Grad
581.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
36
Density / Sq Mi
$51,294
Median Household Income
$32,548
Median Earnings
$902
Median Rent
$197,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Motel - Two-story franchised hotel with 91 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and dedicated truck parking.
Where is this motel located?
The property is located at 500 W Donlon St Blythe, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,295,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 91 guest rooms with flat‑screen TVs, work desks, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers; Two‑story limited‑service hotel built in 1980; Outdoor pool, lobby coffee, complimentary Wi‑Fi, and pet‑friendly rooms
