El Centro Mixed-Use Development
460 W State St, El Centro, CA 92243
Freestanding building with expansion potential in El Centro's commercial zone.
Type:Industrial, Mixed Use, Retail
Property size:
5,694 SFLot size:
0.40 AcresPrice / SF:
$122/SF- Added:
- Feb 18, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 83
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 17 at 1:15 pm
Property Features for 460 W State St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 5,694 SF
- Lot size
- 0.40 Acres
- Property subtype
- Industrial, Mixed Use, Retail
Listing agent Michael Chenavo License #02109449
Listing office Coldwell Banker West Commercial
Listing date Feb 18, 2026
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HighLights
- Dual‑track investment strategy: Immediate occupancy of a high‑visibility retail showroom combined with value‑add expansion potential through planned office condos.
- Approved plans for office condo development at the rear of the property, offering options for immediate capital recovery or long‑term passive income.
- Strategic location in El Centro's commercial downtown zone with high traffic and proximity to government offices and legal services.
- Versatile 5,694 SF freestanding building with an open‑concept layout.
- Easy access to I‑8 and the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Creative financing options available from the seller for qualified buyers.
Overview
Located in the heart of El Centro, 460 W State St is a 5,694 SF freestanding retail building on a 0.40-acre lot within the "CD" (Commercial Downtown) zone. The property offers a dual-track investment strategy, allowing for immediate occupancy of a high-visibility retail showroom while simultaneously executing a value-add expansion. Plans are already drawn and awaiting final approval for the addition of professional office condos at the rear of the site, poised to transition the property from a single-tenant building into a diversified commercial hub. The existing structure features an open-concept layout suitable for retail, a showroom, or a creative office conversion. The property offers the structural integrity that modern tenants desire, combined with the flexibility of Downtown El Centro's zoning. Situated in a high-traffic corridor with a strong daytime population and local commerce, the property benefits from proximity to government offices, legal services, and local dining. El Centro serves as the primary retail and business engine for the Imperial Valley, with easy access to I-8 and proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border. Properties with "CD" zoning are becoming increasingly coveted for mixed-use and professional service developments as El Centro modernizes its downtown core. Originally built in 1950, this property is ideal for eliminating rent expense and building equity in a flagship location, or for investors looking to manufacture appreciation by completing the office condo project. The split-risk model of retail and office condos provides a defensive hedge against market shifts.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Showrooms
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- El Centro
- County
- Imperial
- State
- California
- Longitude
- -115.5538321
- Latitude
- 32.7921097
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Freestanding building with expansion potential in El Centro's commercial zone.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 460 W State St El Centro, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Dual‑track investment strategy: Immediate occupancy of a high‑visibility retail showroom combined with value‑add expansion potential through planned office condos.; Approved plans for office condo development at the rear of the property, offering options for immediate capital recovery or long‑term passive income.; Strategic location in El Centro's commercial downtown zone with high traffic and proximity to government offices and legal services.
