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Corner Restaurant with Prominent Signage
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229 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Corner, near-signal restaurant site with prominent signage and easy ingress and egress for current QSR use or redevelopment.

Property Size1,150 SF
Price / SF$1,382
Days on Market167

Property Features for 229 Laurel St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,150 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Additional Details

Road Access Yes
Listing Agency: Mahoney & Associates Commercial Real Estate
Listed By: James Kendall
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Mar 9 Changed: Aug 21 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 2:25PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Corner, near-corner restaurant property with prominent signage and convenient ingress and egress, positioned to support current QSR operations. The site includes in-place improvements that provide covered-land use, creating interim income potential while the surrounding district transitions under the Downtown Plan Expansion.

Located at 229 Laurel St in Santa Cruz, CA, the property is walkable to Pacific Avenue, the San Lorenzo Riverwalk, Kaiser Permanente Arena, and the broader downtown core, capturing both neighborhood and regional activity.

With a compact footprint of 1,150 square feet, the property is well suited for restaurant tenants looking for visibility and street-level access, as well as buyers aligned with long-term mixed-use or multifamily redevelopment consistent with the City’s growth objectives.

Key Highlights

  • Corner/near‑corner location with signal‑adjacent access
  • Prominent signage with visibility for street‑level exposure
  • Easy ingress and egress for day‑to‑day operations

Property Analytics

Current Use

Fosters Freeze Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Barber Shop Pet Grooming Service Daycare Center HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,643
Businesses Nearby
137k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 39% Shops & Services 29% Hotels & Casinos 10% Dining 9%
Trader Joe's Groceries
53,820 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Chevron Shops & Services
10,272 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Wells Fargo Shops & Services
9,361 visits/mo 0.5 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
9,326 visits/mo 0.3 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
8,219 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 95060, CA

47,931
Population
20,181
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
54.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
879
Density / Sq Mi
$106,040
Median Household Income
$46,231
Median Earnings
$2,356
Median Rent
$1,189,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Corner, near-signal restaurant site with prominent signage and easy ingress and egress for current QSR use or redevelopment.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 229 Laurel St Santa Cruz, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,590,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Corner/near‑corner location with signal‑adjacent access; Prominent signage with visibility for street‑level exposure; Easy ingress and egress for day‑to‑day operations
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