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    1831 W 213th Torrance, CA 90501

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    $4,200,000

    Established car wash with redevelopment potential in downtown Torrance.

    Type:Commercial
    Lot size:
    0.32 Acres
    Added:
    Apr 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    5
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 24 at 4:42 pm

    Property Features for 1831 W 213th

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.32 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1957

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    Listing Contact
    Ann Herr

    Listing agent Ann Herr

    Listing office ANN HERR

    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

    Source Elliman

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    Overview

    Torrance Car Wash with Redevelopment

    This car wash, including a tunnel, has been operating in downtown Torrance since 1957. The property consists of two separate APNs totaling 14,131 square feet. The location presents redevelopment opportunities. The sale includes all car wash equipment. The location has a walk score of 58, indicating it is somewhat walkable, a bike score of 49, indicating it is somewhat bikeable, and a transit score of 36, indicating some transit options are available. The city is open to various opportunities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Bubble Bath Hand ... Car Wash Torrance Asphalt Paving General Contractor Asphalt Paving General Contractor

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Torrance
    County
    Los Angeles
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.3133293
    Latitude
    33.8356618

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Established car wash with redevelopment potential in downtown Torrance.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 1831 W 213th Torrance, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,200,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime redevelopment opportunity in downtown Torrance.; Includes two separate parcels (totaling 14,131 sq ft).; Car wash business established since 1957.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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