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1627 W Carson, Torrance, CA, 90501
Retail Property in Harbor Gateway

1627 W Carson Torrance, CA 90501

For Sale
$1,300,000

Three-unit retail property with flexible layout and high traffic.

Property Size3,500 SF
Lot Size0.26 Acres
Price / SF$371.43
Days on Market94

Property Features for 1627 W Carson

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,500 SF
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1954
Listing Agency:
Listed By: Christopher Comfort
Source: Elliman
Added: Apr 24 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 26 at 4:54AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This three-unit retail property is located within the commercial corridor of Harbor Gateway South. The property, with a Torrance mailing address, falls under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles, providing access to the city’s economic base and regulatory framework while benefiting from South Bay consumer traffic. The property includes an approximately 3,500 sq ft retail building on an 11,200 sq ft lot. The lot provides space for secure parking, storage, operational staging, or potential reconfiguration. The property is configured as three separate units, all owner-occupied and to be delivered vacant at the close of escrow. One unit features a commercial kitchen, including a restaurant-grade hood system, suited for food production, catering, ghost kitchen operations, or traditional restaurant use, subject to permits and approvals. The remaining two units are utilized as workshop space and offer flexible configurations adaptable to retail, creative studio, light industrial, service-oriented retail, or contractor uses. The rear portion of the property is gated and secured. The property is situated on the north side of Carson Street within the Harbor Gateway commercial corridor, with visibility and access to two major thoroughfares enhancing connectivity between the South Bay and greater Los Angeles. It is located less than one mile from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, supporting food, service, and convenience-oriented retail uses. The location has a Walk Score of 79, a Bike Score of 51, and a Transit Score of 36.

Key Highlights

  • Delivered Vacant: Rare opportunity for immediate owner‑user occupancy or investor lease‑up.
  • Strategic Location: Positioned in the strong Harbor Gateway South commercial corridor, adjacent to the South Bay and close to Harbor‑UCLA Medical Center.
  • Flexible Configuration: Three separate units adaptable to various retail, creative, light industrial, or service‑oriented uses.

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

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 $129.4k $36.96
− Vacancy −$3.0k −$0.85
EGI $126.4k $36.11
− OpEx −$31.6k −$9.03
NOI $94.8k $27.08
3,500 SF · lease $36.96/SF/yr · vacancy 2.30% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.35M
$1.18M – $1.58M (±1% cap)
NOI $94,789 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.29%
Second Best
Retail
$1.26M
$1.11M – $1.47M (±1% cap)
NOI $88,469 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.81%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$70.91M
$62.04M – $82.73M (±1% cap)
NOI $4,963,553 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 381.81%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

M D Plumbing ... Construction Company M D Plumbing Plumbing Service

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tattoo & Piercing Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Fish Market

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

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FAQs

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Three-unit retail property with flexible layout and high traffic.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1627 W Carson Torrance, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Delivered Vacant: Rare opportunity for immediate owner‑user occupancy or investor lease‑up.; Strategic Location: Positioned in the strong Harbor Gateway South commercial corridor, adjacent to the South Bay and close to Harbor‑UCLA Medical Center.; Flexible Configuration: Three separate units adaptable to various retail, creative, light industrial, or service‑oriented uses.
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