Automotive Repair Facility with
For Sale
$999,000
3846 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
Operating auto repair facility with two garage openings, office area, and on-site driveway parking.
Property Size1,760 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$567.61
Days on Market227
Property Features for 3846 W Imperial Hwy
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,760 SF
Total Parking Spaces
8
Lot size
0.12 Acres
Zoning
HACM
Site & Location
Road Access
Yes
Outdoor Storage
Yes
Additional Details
Service Bays
2
Building Details
Year Built
1986
Listing Agency:
Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc.
(310) 425-9838
Listed By:
Brett Lyon · License #01717818
(310) 706-4066
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Jan 22
Changed: Aug 20
Last Checked: Sep 5 at 11:11AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property at 3846 W Imperial Highway is an approximately 1,760 square foot industrial building on a 5,123 square foot lot, improved as an operating auto repair shop. The building includes two garage openings and a partitioned office area, with outdoor yard space supporting automotive use. Constructed in 1986, the site provides approximately eight on-site driveway parking spaces for vehicle circulation and storage. The property is zoned HACM and can be delivered vacant for an owner-user who wants to occupy or customize the space.
The business is currently operating under permits issued by the City of Hawthorne, while the physical address is in Inglewood. The site is situated along the Imperial Highway corridor, designed for street exposure and convenient access within the surrounding commercial and industrial areas.
Built-out for vehicle service operations, the layout offers a functional combination of service bays, office space, and yard parking, with flexibility for automotive, industrial, or owner-user applications consistent with the existing zoning classification.
The business is currently operating under permits issued by the City of Hawthorne, while the physical address is in Inglewood. The site is situated along the Imperial Highway corridor, designed for street exposure and convenient access within the surrounding commercial and industrial areas.
Built-out for vehicle service operations, the layout offers a functional combination of service bays, office space, and yard parking, with flexibility for automotive, industrial, or owner-user applications consistent with the existing zoning classification.
Key Highlights
- 1,760 SF industrial building on a 5,123 SF lot, built in 1986
- Operating auto repair shop setup with two garage openings and a partitioned office area
- Zoned HACM; suitable for a variety of automotive, industrial, or owner‑user applications
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
$44,487
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
4.45%
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%
$889,740
$889.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$635,529
$635.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$494,300
$494.3K
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
$65.0K $36.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.5K −$0.85/SF
EGI
$63.6K $36.11/SF
− OpEx
−$19.1K −$10.83/SF
NOI
$44.5K $25.28/SF
Area
Inglewood, CA
Vacancy
2.30%
Lease Rate
$36.96 /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%
$889,740
Cap Rate 7%
$635,529
Cap Rate 9%
$494,300
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$635.5K
$556.1K – $741.5K
NOI $44,487 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.45%
Second Best
Industrial
$312.3K
$273.3K – $364.4K
NOI $21,864 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.19%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$718.1K
$628.3K – $837.8K
NOI $50,266 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Service bays
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
989
Businesses Nearby
73k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 88%
Hotels & Casinos 6%
Dining 4%
Electronics 2%
ARCO
Shops & Services
15,895 visits/mo
0.4 miles
ARCO
Shops & Services
15,678 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Chevron
Shops & Services
12,887 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Mobil
Shops & Services
8,286 visits/mo
0.1 miles
La Quinta Inn & Suites Inglewood
Hotels & Casinos
4,660 visits/mo
0.1 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 - Operating auto repair facility with two garage openings, office area, and on-site driveway parking.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 3846 W Imperial Hwy Inglewood, 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: 1,760 SF industrial building on a 5,123 SF lot, built in 1986; Operating auto repair shop setup with two garage openings and a partitioned office area; Zoned HACM; suitable for a variety of automotive, industrial, or owner‑user applications
