Freestanding Auto Repair
For Sale
$999,000
3846 W Imperial, Hawthorne, CA 90303
Zoned for auto repair with an interior office and front-facing signage.
Property Size1,760 SF
Days on Market229
Property Features for 3846 W Imperial
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,760 SF
Property subtype
Industrial
Zoning
Auto Repair
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Service Bays
2
Building Details
Building Size
1,760 SF
Year Built
1986
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc. 3107801899 Overview Additional information MLS R ID SB26016119 Interior features Exterior features Lot Size 0.12 Acres Other property details Archetype Realty Request a tour Contact agent Request a tour Contact agent Listed by Brett Lyon CA DRE# 01717818 with Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc. 3107801899
Listed By:
Brett Lyon CA DRE# 01717818 · License #01717818
(310) 425-9838
Source:
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Added: Jan 22
Changed: Sep 8
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This freestanding 1,760-square-foot building is configured for automotive service use. The layout includes two garage openings, a partitioned office, and a sign positioned at the front of the property. Auto repair zoning supports the existing use, while delivery in vacant condition at COE may provide flexibility for the next occupant.
Located at 3846 W Imperial Hwy in Hawthorne, the property is one block from the 105. Its compact building configuration combines service access, dedicated office space, and street-facing identification in a purpose-built commercial setting.
Located at 3846 W Imperial Hwy in Hawthorne, the property is one block from the 105. Its compact building configuration combines service access, dedicated office space, and street-facing identification in a purpose-built commercial setting.
Key Highlights
- Freestanding 1,760 SF building configured for auto repair
- 2 garage openings provide vehicle access
- Interior partitioned office included
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$38,939
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.90%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$778,780
$778.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$556,271
$556.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$432,656
$432.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,760 SF
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.
Gross rent
$59.6K $33.84/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$2.23/SF
EGI
$55.6K $31.61/SF
− OpEx
−$16.7K −$9.48/SF
NOI
$38.9K $22.12/SF
Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Vacancy
6.60%
Lease Rate
$33.84 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$778,780
Cap Rate 7%
$556,271
Cap Rate 9%
$432,656
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$556.3K
$486.7K – $649.0K
NOI $38,939 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.90%
Second Best
Industrial
$293.8K
$257.1K – $342.8K
NOI $20,568 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.06%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$942.3K
$824.5K – $1.10M
NOI $65,961 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Service bays
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
567
Businesses Nearby
46k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 81%
Hotels & Casinos 10%
Dining 6%
Electronics 2%
ARCO
Shops & Services
15,895 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Chevron
Shops & Services
12,887 visits/mo
0.0 miles
Mobil
Shops & Services
8,286 visits/mo
0.3 miles
La Quinta Inn & Suites Inglewood
Hotels & Casinos
4,660 visits/mo
0.3 miles
SUBWAY
Dining
2,753 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Demographics for 90303, CA
24,490
Population
7,354
Households
3.3
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
73%
High-School Grad
1.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
12,889
Density / Sq Mi
$70,853
Median Household Income
$36,292
Median Earnings
$1,709
Median Rent
$764,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Zoned for auto repair with an interior office and front-facing signage.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 3846 W Imperial Hawthorne, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $999,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Freestanding 1,760 SF building configured for auto repair; 2 garage openings provide vehicle access; Interior partitioned office included
