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485 Melrose Dr Vista, CA 92083

OFF-MARKET
Gas stations
Property ID
US09-9671422
1,050 SF 0.22 ac lot Built 1990
Entity Owned Absentee Owner Free & Clear
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Property summary

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This exceptional investment opportunity presents a 1,055 square foot 76 Gas Station located at 485 N Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92083. Boasting a 5.24% cap rate and a substantial NOI of $110,017, this property offers a secure, passive income stream. The property features four gas pumps and benefits from a prime location at a signalized intersection with high daily traffic counts (38,896 vehicles). The Absolute NNN lease with a corporate guarantee provides zero landlord responsibilities, and the current lease term extends to June 29, 2034, with three 5-year renewal options. Rent increases of 7.5% are built into the lease every five years, ensuring consistent growth in income. Built in 1990, this single-story building sits on a 0.22-acre lot and is surrounded by national tenants like Starbucks and Chili's, along with key community amenities. The 5-mile trade area boasts a population of 141,862 with an average household income of $123,203. Vista, CA, is a thriving city in San Diego County, known for its healthcare, biotechnology, and attractions. This property is ideally situated approximately 34 miles from San Diego and 40 miles from Chula Vista. The asking price is $2,100,000, representing a price per square foot of $1,990.52. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stable, high-performing asset with significant long-term potential.

Property profile

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Property type Gas stations
Use group SERVICE STATION (FULL SERVICE)
Year built 1990
Total area 1,050 SF
Lot 0.22 ac (9,470 SF)
Zoning code COMMERCIAL
APN 163-470-10-00
UPID US09-9671422

Cap rate & NOI

Priority signal for investors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap rate vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors

Current use

Occupant on record · Public records
  • Restaurant
  • Take-out & Catering Catering Service
  • Restaurant
  • Gas Station
  • Bank Loan Service

Location

485 Melrose Dr Vista, CA 92083-4815
Vista metro Census 19503 SAN DIEGO-CARLSBAD-SAN MARCOS, CA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA
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Value estimations

Realmo proprietary · 4 methods
AI Approach AI
$485k
CAP Approach CAP
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Comparable Approach Comparable
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Blend (final) Blend
$425k

Owner & transaction history

since 2025
7 recorded transactions
2025
$1.7M
2015
$1.6M
2014
Price N/A
2004
Price N/A
1996
Price N/A
1996
$60,000
1990
$20,000

Zoning & alternative use

COMMERCIAL · Vista, CA

Comparables

6 recent transactions · within 1.5 mi
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