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    521 1st St Santa Ana, CA 92701

    OFF-MARKET
    Auto shops
    Property ID
    US09-1883563
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    0.09 ac lot Built 1982
    Individually Owned 1-yr Hold Absentee Owner Free & Clear

    Property summary

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    This 3,131-square-foot freestanding industrial warehouse, built in 1982, presents a unique investment opportunity in Santa Ana, California. Located at 521 E 1st St, 92701, this property boasts three oversized ground-level dock-high doors, providing excellent access for loading and unloading. The warehouse features a minimum ceiling height of 18 feet, offering ample storage space. The property includes a fenced yard and convenient parking, with a ratio of 3.19 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet (a total of 10 stalls). Two parcels comprise the property, identified by APN numbers 398-491-26 & 27. The building is zoned SD-84. Situated in Santa Ana's Opportunity Zone, this location offers significant advantages. The property's exceptional walk score of 95 and proximity to Downtown Santa Ana (DTSA), home to over 400 businesses, further enhances its appeal. Previously used as an auto shop, this versatile space is ready for its next chapter. The asking price is $1,174,000.

    Property profile

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    Property type Auto shops
    Use group AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE
    Year built 1982
    Lot 0.09 ac (3,729 SF)
    APN 398-491-27
    UPID US09-1883563

    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
    • Auto Repair Shop
    1 occupant on record

    Value estimations

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    $890k
    CAP Approach CAP
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    Blend (final) Blend
    $800k

    Owner & transaction history

    since 2025
    Last sale
    $1.1M
    4 recorded transactions
    2025
    Price N/A
    2025
    Price N/A
    2025
    $1.1M
    2021
    Price N/A

    Comparables

    6 recent transactions · within 1.5 mi
    Comparable in this city
    6 recent transactions

    Comparable in this City

    • Value Estimation
      $970,000
      2,665 SF
      521 1st St
      AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE
      521 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-5318
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    • Value Estimation
      $330,000
      8,400 SF
      1202 1st St
      AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE
      1202 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-6364
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    • Value Estimation
      $360,000
      4,600 SF
      111 Hathaway St
      AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE
      111 Hathaway St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-6331
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    • Value Estimation
      $1,645,000
      7,386 SF
      102 Main St
      AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE
      102 Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-5259
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    • Value Estimation
      $1,040,000
      4,426 SF
      1015 Chestnut Ave
      AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE
      1015 Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701-6425
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    • Value Estimation
      $260,000
      5,264 SF
      202 Main St
      AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE
      202 Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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