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    531 Center St, Taft, CA

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    Automotive building with retail space, excellent location, new roof.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    13,500 SF
    Lot size:
    0.29 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $53/SF
    Added:
    Aug 7, 2025
    Days on Market:
    284
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:35 pm

    Property Features for 531 Center St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    13,500 SF
    Lot size
    0.29 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Jared Ennis
    Jared Ennis

    Listing agent Jared Ennis License #01516541

    Listing office KW Commercial | Central California

    Listing date Aug 7, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Turn‑key Automotive Building | Former Chrysler Dealership
    • Over $1M In Sales Consistently Year to Year
    • Brand New Roof & Coolers - 2024
    • Current Tenant Occupying ±1,500 SF at $1,600/month
    • Located On Hard Corner | Well Known Building
    • Convenient Location Between CA‑33 & CA‑119

    Overview

    This turn-key automotive building, formerly a Chrysler dealership, offers approximately 12,000 square feet for automotive business and approximately 1,500 square feet of retail space. The property has consistently generated over $1 million in sales year to year. A current tenant occupies approximately 1,500 square feet at $1,600 per month. The building features a brand new roof and coolers installed in 2024. Situated on a hard corner, the property benefits from excellent visibility and is surrounded by quality tenants. It is located in an area with approximately 20,480 residents within a 10-mile radius and offers a convenient location between CA-33 and CA-119. The property is a well-known building. Additional adjacent hard corner properties are also available, with the possibility to own all four corners.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Messenger Automotive Auto Repair Shop

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Taft
    County
    Kern
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -119.46
    Latitude
    35.141

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Automotive property - Automotive building with retail space, excellent location, new roof.
    Where is this automotive property located?
    The property is located at 531 Center St Taft, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $725,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Turn‑key Automotive Building | Former Chrysler Dealership; Over $1M In Sales Consistently Year to Year; Brand New Roof & Coolers - 2024
    (559) 705-1000 Call to check price and availability
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    and status of this listing Jared Ennis
    Jared Ennis
    Real Estate License ID: 01516541
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    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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