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Automotive Sales Facility with Street Frontage
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$1,000,000

2531 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003

Owner-user automotive property on a Ventura commercial corridor with strong street frontage and consistent customer visibility.

Property Size3,520 SF
Price / SF$284.09
Days on Market102

Property Features for 2531 E Thompson Blvd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,520 SF
Property subtype Vacant-User

Amenities

Established Automotive Retail Use – currently a used car facility, well positioned for continued auto use in a corridor known for automotive businesses and strong consumer demand.
Prominent Street Frontage and Visibility - The property offers direct frontage along East Thompson Boulevard, with strong exposure, signage opportunities, and high visibility.
Surrounded by Established Demand Drivers - Located near dense residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and major commuter routes, benefiting from steady local and pass-through traffic.
Prime Infill Coastal Ventura Location - Strategically positioned along East Thompson Boulevard, a major east-west arterial serving Ventura's established retail and automotive corridor, the property benefits from strong traffic counts, excellent visibility, and a highly desirable location within one of Southern California's most supply constrained coastal markets.
Rare Infill Parcel in a Built Out Trade Area - Situated between two established commercial properties, the site represents a unique infill opportunity in a mature market where limited land availability and significant barriers to new development support long term real estate fundamentals.
Value Add and Owner User Flexibility - The offering provides investors with the opportunity to enhance value through future leasing strategies and operational improvements, while also presenting owner users the ability to acquire a highly visible and strategically located commercial site for their business.
Attractive Entry Point into Ventura's Coastal Market - The property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a commercial asset in Ventura's highly sought after coastal market, offering strong underlying real estate fundamentals, limited future supply, and long term appreciation potential.

Building Details

Building Size 3,520 SF
Year Built 1975
Listing Agency: Marcus & Millichap - Los Angeles
Listed By: Orbell Ovaness · License #License(s): CA: 01402142
Source: Marcusmillichap
Added: Jun 28 Changed: Sep 6 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 3:03PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property at 2531 E Thompson Blvd is currently utilized as an automotive sales facility, offering an efficient layout designed for customer-facing operations. It sits on an infill parcel positioned between two established commercial buildings, providing direct street presence along East Thompson Boulevard. The offering also allows for continued automotive use or adaptation to an alternative commercial application, subject to applicable approvals.

Located along one of Ventura’s established commercial corridors, the site benefits from strong street frontage and visibility with consistent traffic exposure. The surrounding area includes established residential neighborhoods as well as neighborhood-serving retail and automotive-related businesses, supporting an active mix of local customer activity along the thoroughfare.

For owner users, the site provides long-term control of a well-positioned storefront in a mature coastal market where comparable commercial opportunities can be limited. The combination of direct exposure, accessible frontage, and a layout suited to automotive retail makes it a practical fit for operators seeking visibility and customer access, with the flexibility to pursue alternative commercial uses subject to approvals.

Key Highlights

  • Automotive sales facility on E. Thompson Boulevard in Ventura’s established commercial corridor
  • Built in 1975, owner‑user commercial property with strong street frontage
  • Infill parcel positioned between two established commercial buildings

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$56,357
Cap Rate
5.64%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,127,140 $1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$805,100 $805.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$626,189 $626.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,520 SF
Gross rent
$84.5K $24.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.0K −$1.13/SF
EGI
$80.5K $22.87/SF
− OpEx
−$24.2K −$6.86/SF
NOI
$56.4K $16.01/SF
Area
Ventura County, CA
Vacancy
4.70%
Lease Rate
$24.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,127,140
Cap Rate 7%
$805,100
Cap Rate 9%
$626,189

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$805.1K
$704.5K – $939.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $56,357 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.64%
Second Best
Industrial
$512.6K
$448.5K – $598.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,879 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.59%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.21M
$1.06M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,588 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.46%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Auto shops

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

535
Businesses Nearby
25k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 100%
Jersey Mike's Subs Dining
10,904 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Starbucks Dining
10,854 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Domino's Pizza Dining
3,243 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 93003, CA

50,558
Population
20,734
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
20.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,431
Density / Sq Mi
$100,300
Median Household Income
$50,185
Median Earnings
$2,173
Median Rent
$781,600
Median Home Value
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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?
Auto shop - Owner-user automotive property on a Ventura commercial corridor with strong street frontage and consistent customer visibility.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 2531 E Thompson Blvd Ventura, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Automotive sales facility on E. Thompson Boulevard in Ventura’s established commercial corridor; Built in 1975, owner‑user commercial property with strong street frontage; Infill parcel positioned between two established commercial buildings
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