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11261 Merritt St , Castroville, CA 95012
$1,899,000
Est. Payment: $10,422.42/mo
3726 Sqft
0.42 Acres
Status: Active | Days on site: 91
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House Description

THE GIANT ARTICHOKE PRIME HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY - Rare opportunity to acquire the iconic Giant Artichoke restaurant property located at the primary entry corridor into Castroville, California, immediately visible from Highway 156. Positioned on a highly visible corner parcel with strong traffic exposure, the property offers exceptional potential for restaurant operators, owner-users, franchise concepts, or redevelopment investors. The property consists of approximately 3,726 square feet plus an approximately 800 square foot enclosed patio situated on an 18,231 square foot commercial lot. Property Highlights: Highly visible corner location at the gateway to Castroville Immediate exposure from Highway 156 Approximately 18,231 SF commercial parcel Approximately 3,726 SF restaurant building Approximately 800 SF enclosed patio area Existing restaurant infrastructure in place Ample parking and strong accessibility Ideal for restaurant, quick-service, franchise, drive-thru conversion, or redevelopment Delivered vacant at close of escrow
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Highlights

Listed by Moon Choe , 408-359-7070 Blue Moon Realty , 408-359-7070. CRMLS/Multi-Regional MLS mls logo

Property Type

Commercial Sale
Lot/Acreage
0.42

Year Built

1973

County

Monterey

Area

699 - Not Defined

Listing ID

ML82053079

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Interior Features

Water:Public

Exterior Features

Lot:No Land Lease
Garage Capacity:0
Zoning:Commercial
Roof:Flat
Principal Interest
$10,422
Taxes
$1,211

Home Price

$1,899,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
7.307%

Down Payment

20%
$379,800
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Monthly Price:
$10,422.42

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $10,422.42 $1,210.61 $0.00 $11,633.03
Yearly $125,069.06 $14,527.35 $0.00 $139,596.41
Total $3,752,071.74 $435,820.50 $0.00 $4,187,892.24

Today's Rates

30 Year

7.31%

20 Year

7.2%

15 Year

6.65%

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