2403 E. 223rd Street in Carson is available for sale or lease. The ±4.2-acre (±182,746 SF) site sits on Carson Auto Row with direct I-405 freeway visibility and commercial automotive zoning.
Pricing
Sale Price: $9,900,000 ($54/SF of land)
Lease Rate: $69,000 per month, net (approximately $0.38/SF/month)
Land Area: ±4.2 acres / ±182,746 SF
Zoning: CA – Commercial Automotive, City of Carson
APNs: 7315-012-002 and 7315-012-804
Location on Carson's Automotive Corridor
The property is part of an established automotive hub along E. 223rd Street, where Honda, Chevrolet and Hyundai dealerships and a Cruise America location already operate. For a dealer group or automotive user, that means a customer base already accustomed to shopping this corridor, along with neighboring service, fleet and industry-related businesses.
The site fronts the I-405, which carries roughly 290,000 vehicles per day near the property. It is also close to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which supports fleet, logistics-adjacent and vehicle-processing users.
Commercial Automotive Zoning
The CA zone is built around vehicle sales and service. Selected uses under Carson Municipal Code §§9138.15 and 9131.1 include:
By right: new vehicle dealerships (passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks), new RV sales, new motorcycle sales, and RV renting and leasing.
Accessory to a new-vehicle franchise: used vehicle sales, repair and service, parts, vehicle leasing, washing and detailing, parking, and auto body, paint or upholstery.
With a Conditional Use Permit: restaurants including drive-thrus, automobile service stations, cell towers, primary used auto, RV and light-truck sales, and alcohol service with a bona fide restaurant.
This is a partial list, not an exhaustive zoning analysis. Prospective buyers and tenants should verify proposed uses and approvals with the City of Carson.
EV Charging, Battery Storage and Fleet Operations Potential
The property is close to the SCE Hinson Substation, which makes it a candidate for EV charging, battery storage or fleet operations. These uses are not expressly listed in the current CA zone and would be subject to City of Carson and SCE review. The City is currently preparing a Phase 2 Zoning Code Update, with a public draft tentatively expected in early 2027, and Phase 1 of that update already defines Alternative Fuels and Recharging Facilities as a land use. Buyers interested in these uses should follow the Phase 2 process. The site's freeway visibility and large flat land area give it flexibility for users positioning around electric vehicles, fleet staging and clean transportation.
Area Demand
Within a one-mile radius there are 313 businesses and 7,001 employees, including 2,851 in retail and wholesale and 2,213 in manufacturing. Annual consumer spending on transportation and maintenance totals roughly $1.57 billion within five miles, including about $186 million on automotive repair and maintenance alone.
Who This Site Fits
New-vehicle dealerships and dealer groups expanding on an established auto row
RV, motorcycle and light-truck sales and rental operators
EV charging and battery storage developers
Fleet and service operators seeking port proximity and freeway access
Investors looking for a well-located land position in the South Bay
Schedule a Site Tour
To request the full brochure, schedule a site tour or discuss sale or lease terms, contact Ron Mgrublian directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2403 E. 223rd St. for sale or for lease?
Both. The property is offered for sale at $9,900,000 or for lease at $69,000 per month, net.
How large is the property?
Approximately 4.2 acres, or ±182,746 square feet of land.
What is the zoning?
CA, Commercial Automotive, in the City of Carson. New vehicle dealerships, new RV and motorcycle sales, and RV renting and leasing are permitted by right, with additional uses allowed as accessory to a new-vehicle franchise or with a Conditional Use Permit.
Can the site be used for EV charging or fleet operations?
The property is close to the SCE Hinson Substation and has potential for EV charging, battery storage and fleet operations. These are not currently listed uses in the CA zone. The City of Carson's Phase 2 Zoning Code Update, with a draft tentatively expected in early 2027, may address them, so buyers should confirm the approval path with the City. Any such use is also subject to SCE review.
How much traffic passes the site?
Roughly 290,000 vehicles per day travel the I-405 near the property.
Some market data sourced from CoStar Group, licensed to Lee & Associates.
We specialize in industrial real estate from the greater Los Angeles to the Inland Empire markets, including: Long Beach, Carson, Torrance, Gardena, Compton, Rancho Dominguez, Wilmington, Paramount, Santa Fe Springs, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Irwindale, Signal Hill, Pomona, City of Industry, and Ontario, serving surrounding submarkets including LA South Bay, LA Central, Mid-Counties, San Gabriel Valley, Orange County and the Inland Empire.
Ron Mgrublian
Principal
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