796 Evan Hewes Hwy, El Centro, CA 92243
- Specialty properties
- 3.92 lot acres
Current Use by Public Records
- Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse / Wedding Service
Property Details for 796 Evan Hewes Hwy
- Lot size
- 3.92 lot acres
- Property type
- Specialty properties
- APN
- 064-460-011-000
- APU
- 64460011000
Sales History
| Date | Price | Buyer | Seller | Deed Type | Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | $1,550,000 | Gavinzoe INC | Imperial Tri West INC | Grant Deed | $1.1M · Community Valley Bank |
| Feb 28, 2006 | — | Imperial Tri West INC | Desert Rose Saloon LLC | Grant Deed | $690k · Lehman Brothers Bank Fsb |
| Aug 9, 1996 | $140,000 | Desert Rose Saloon INC | Albritton,tony | Grant Deed | $335k · Rancho Santa Fe Bank |
| Oct 17, 1995 | $135,000 | Bening,bradley A | Albritton,tony | Trustees Deed | $135k · Seller |
| Oct 17, 1995 | — | Bradley A Bening | Bening,billiana | Quit Claim Deed · related | — |
| Aug 2, 1994 | $140,000 | Tony Albritton | Columbus Club Im | Grant Deed | $105k · Seller |
| — | — | Imperial Tri-west INC | — | Deed Of Trust · related | $268k · Barbara Mathewson |
| — | — | Imperial Tri-west INC | — | Deed Of Trust · related | $208k · Barbara Mathewson |
| — | — | Desert Rose Saloon | — | Deed Of Trust · related | $66k · Strauss 1978 Family Trust |
Description
This exceptional turnkey business opportunity presents the Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse, a renowned banquet facility in El Centro, CA. Located at 796 W Evan Hewes Hwy, 92243, this 13,160 square foot property sits on a 170,755 square foot lot (APN: 064-460-011-000). Built in 1907, this single-story building boasts a rich history, having operated successfully as both The Desert Rose Saloon and the current Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse. The property includes indoor seating for up to 500 guests, with place settings for 700, a fully equipped kitchen and bar, and a manager's apartment. Recent upgrades include a Title 22 compliant water system, fresh interior paint, new carpeting, multiple AC units, and extensive interior and exterior maintenance. All fixtures, equipment, the business name, a Type 47 ABC license, a high-quality sound system, and laser lighting are included in the sale. The business currently caters to a wide range of events, including weddings, quinceañeras, and corporate functions, with bookings returning to pre-pandemic levels and showing consistent monthly growth. The asking price is $1,995,000 ($151.60/sq ft). This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable business with significant growth potential in the Imperial Valley.
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- Local Demand
- City
- El Centro
- County
- Imperial
- State
- California
- Longitude
- -115.603
- Latitude
- 32.7973
- CBSA code
- 20940
- CBSA name
- EL CENTRO, CA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA
