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Chico Investment Opportunity For Sale

135 W 8th Chico, CA 95926

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$975,000

7,500 SF metal building with long-term tenants in Chico.

Type:Commercial
Property size:
7,500 SF
Price / SF:
$130/SF
Added:
May 20, 2026
Days on Market:
53
Last Refresh:
Jul 2 at 1:57 pm

Property Features for 135 W 8th

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
7,500 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1985

Listing office Keller Williams Realty Chico Area

Listing date May 20, 2026

Source Elliman

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This insulated 7,500 SF metal building in Chico, CA, presents an investment opportunity. The property is divided into two 3,750 SF suites, each containing an office and a bathroom. The building is fully leased with long-term tenants. Guido’s Auto Precision has operated out of the rear suite since 1985 and intends to continue operating there. Fusion Fitness occupies the front suite and has assigned parking. The building features a glass storefront street side and high visibility. Its location is just off the Esplanade, in a well-established commercial corridor. The property has a bike score of 77, indicating it is very bikeable, and a walk score of 66, indicating it is somewhat walkable.

Key Highlights

  • Fully leased 7,500 SF metal building provides immediate income.
  • Long‑term tenant (Guido’s Auto Precision) in place since 1985.
  • Excellent investment or 1031 exchange opportunity.

Local Financial Insights For Office B

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 $110.7k $14.76
− Vacancy −$4.9k −$0.65
EGI $105.8k $14.11
− OpEx −$26.5k −$3.53
NOI $79.4k $10.58
7,500 SF · lease $14.76/SF/yr · vacancy 4.40% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.33M
$1.16M – $1.55M (±1% cap)
NOI $92,776 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.52%
Second Best
Office B
$1.13M
$992.2K – $1.32M (±1% cap)
NOI $79,372 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.14%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.51M
$1.33M – $1.77M (±1% cap)
NOI $106,001 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.87%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

1031 exchange properties

Suggested Use

Auto Parts Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Dental Office Pharmacy Building Supply Storage Facility HVAC Service Carpet & Flooring Store Furniture & Home Goods Veterinary Clinic

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
1031 exchange property - 7,500 SF metal building with long-term tenants in Chico.
Where is this 1031 exchange property located?
The property is located at 135 W 8th Chico, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $975,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully leased 7,500 SF metal building provides immediate income.; Long‑term tenant (Guido’s Auto Precision) in place since 1985.; Excellent investment or 1031 exchange opportunity.
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