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Established Restaurant on High-Traffic Corner

1736 Union Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93305

1736 Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93305
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Prime C-2 real estate with successful, long-standing restaurant.

Property Size3,681 SF
Lot Size0.50 Acres
Price / SF$203.75
AddedMar 24
Days on Market113
Last RefreshJun 28 at 1:27 pm

Property Features for 1736 Union Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,681 SF
Lot size
0.50 Acres
Property subtype
Special Purpose

Building Details

Year Built
1965

Listing office Coldwell Banker Preferred, Realtors

Listing date Mar 24, 2026

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This is an opportunity to own a commercial property located on a high-traffic corner. The property is currently operating as a long-standing Mexican restaurant. Situated on Union Avenue and 18th Street, the location benefits from significant traffic flow, with Union Avenue averaging between 23,000 and 32,000 vehicles per day and 18th Street averaging between 2,000 and 3,000 vehicles per day. The parcel is just under 1/2 acre and includes a 3,681 square foot restaurant building. The sale price includes the land, building, all fixtures, a liquor license, kitchen equipment, security gates, and inventory. The seller is open to considering selling just the land and building. The restaurant is currently operational, and prospective buyers are requested not to disturb the ongoing business operations.

Key Highlights

  • High‑traffic corner location on Union Avenue (23,000‑32,000 cars per day) and 18th Street (2,000‑3,000 cars per day).
  • Includes land, building (3,681 sq ft restaurant), fixtures, liquor license, kitchen equipment, security gates, and inventory.
  • Established, successful Mexican restaurant business included.

Local 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 $53.0k $14.40
− Vacancy −$2.7k −$0.72
EGI $50.4k $13.68
− OpEx −$12.6k −$3.42
NOI $37.8k $10.26
3,681 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$539.5K
$472.1K – $629.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,767 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.04%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$976.8K
$854.7K – $1.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $68,378 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.12%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Auto Parts Store Pharmacy Building Supply Plumbing Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Spa & Massage Center Carpet & Flooring Store Law Firm Restaurant

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Prime C-2 real estate with successful, long-standing restaurant.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 1736 Union Avenue Bakersfield, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $749,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑traffic corner location on Union Avenue (23,000‑32,000 cars per day) and 18th Street (2,000‑3,000 cars per day).; Includes land, building (3,681 sq ft restaurant), fixtures, liquor license, kitchen equipment, security gates, and inventory.; Established, successful Mexican restaurant business included.
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