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490 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ground-floor 2,780 SF retail space on a hard corner at the main entry to Palo Alto’s California Avenue commercial district.

Property Size2,780 SF
Days on Market117

Property Features for 490 California Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,780 SF
Net Rentable 2,780 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Space & Availability

Available Space 2,780 SF
Contiguous Space 2,780 SF
Listing Agency: CBRE | San Francisco
Listed By: Alex Sagues · License #02055525
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Apr 7 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 7:30AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

490 California Ave presents a ground-floor retail space with a hard-corner position at the main entry into Palo Alto’s California Avenue commercial district. The space offers 2,780 SF of storefront space for a tenant seeking a prominent presence along one of the area’s long-standing commercial corridors.

The property’s placement is designed to capture visibility as visitors and commuters funnel onto California Avenue. The building sits in the center of a Silicon Valley commercial district shaped by Stanford University and surrounded by technology and innovation companies.

This is a straightforward option for a retail tenant looking for a street-facing, corner retail setup within an established daily-activity area.

Key Highlights

  • 2,780 SF ground‑floor retail space
  • Hard‑corner position at the main entry into the district
  • Street‑facing California Avenue storefront presence

Property Analytics

Current Use

Club Pilates Gym & Fitness Center Best In Class Education ... Tutoring Service Infoworks.io (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store ZipRecruiter Corporate Office Technology Credit Union Credit Union

Suggested Use

Top Pick Pharmacy Auto Parts Store Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Barber Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,615
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 94306, CA

28,659
Population
11,853
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
81%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
4.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,990
Density / Sq Mi
$186,479
Median Household Income
$112,500
Median Earnings
$2,927
Median Rent
$2,000,001
Median Home Value

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?
Storefront property - Ground-floor 2,780 SF retail space on a hard corner at the main entry to Palo Alto’s California Avenue commercial district.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 490 California Ave Palo Alto, CA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,780 SF ground‑floor retail space; Hard‑corner position at the main entry into the district; Street‑facing California Avenue storefront presence
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