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    2525 Soquel DR A, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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    $3,600,000

    COMMERCIAL - SANTA CRUZ, CA

    Property size:
    7,500 SF
    Lot size:
    0.60 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $480/SF
    Added:
    May 28, 2026
    Days on Market:
    15
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 11 at 11:06 am

    Property Features for 2525 Soquel DR A

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    C-1
    Parking
    35
    Parking features
    Guest, Off Street
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.60 Acres

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air, Electric (Heating), Natural Gas
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    1966
    Flooring type
    Hardwood, Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
    Roof type
    Foam

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    Listing Contact
    Gina Carling
    Gina Carling

    Listing agent Gina Carling License #01480003

    Listing office David Lyng Real Estate 5522 Scotts Valley Drive, CA

    Listing date May 28, 2026

    MLS# ML82044696

    Copyright © 2026 MLS Listings, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Multi‑tenant commercial building with 7,500 SF gross leasable area on a 0.6‑acre lot
    • Leased to three long‑term, stable tenants
    • 35‑space parking lot with ingress/egress from Soquel Dr and Winkle Ave
    • Zoned C1
    • Foam roof; utilities include public water with heating options listed as electric, natural gas, and forced air
    • Year built: 1966

    Overview

    2525 Soquel Dr A in Santa Cruz is a multi-tenant commercial retail building offering 7,500 square feet of gross leasable area on a 0.601-acre lot. The property includes a 35-space parking lot with convenient ingress and egress from both Soquel Drive and Winkle Avenue, supporting day-to-day customer and tenant access.

    The building is positioned along one of Santa Cruz County’s most traveled corridors, with frontage and visibility on Soquel Drive. Public remarks note an estimated 20,000+ vehicles per day, and the center is described as currently leased to three long-term tenants.

    Zoned C-1, the property is being offered for sale. It presents an option for either investor ownership with existing tenancy or an owner-user seeking a centrally located retail asset in a developed commercial corridor adjacent to surrounding residential neighborhoods. The listing notes this is the first time the property has been on the market in over 40 years.

    Local Financial Insights For 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 $450.0k $60.00
    − Vacancy −$21.2k −$2.82
    EGI $428.9k $57.18
    − OpEx −$128.7k −$17.15
    NOI $300.2k $40.03
    7,500 SF · lease $60.00/SF/yr · vacancy 4.70% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $4.29M
    $3.75M – $5.00M (±1% cap)
    NOI $300,195 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.34%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    —
    —
    same as Best Use
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Elaine's Dance Studio Training Center El Chino Mexican ... Restaurant Two Stone Cabinets ... Hardware & Home Improvement Tile Outlet-Soquel Hardware & Home Improvement

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Santa Cruz
    County
    Santa Cruz
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -121.9744403
    Latitude
    36.9885256

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Strip mall - Multi-tenant retail building with C-1 zoning and a 35-space parking lot with access from Soquel Drive and Winkle Avenue.
    Where is this strip mall located?
    The property is located at 2525 Soquel DR A Santa Cruz, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,600,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Multi‑tenant commercial building with 7,500 SF gross leasable area on a 0.6‑acre lot; Leased to three long‑term, stable tenants; 35‑space parking lot with ingress/egress from Soquel Dr and Winkle Ave
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