Selling or Leasing Industrial and Commercial Property in Coachella

People often confuse the City of Coachella with the music festival. The festival is actually held in neighboring Indio. The city is the easternmost in the valley, and its economy has long been built on agriculture, shipping, and light industry. Commercial owners here may hold anything from packing and processing buildings to industrial yards and land along the State Route 86 corridor. If you're thinking about selling or leasing, we can introduce you to a commercial broker who works on east-valley industrial and agriculture-related property.

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Coachella's commercial landscape

Agriculture and shipping. Coachella incorporated in 1946 and is described as a hub for agriculture and shipping, especially citrus and dates. The wider valley is the primary date-growing region in the United States.

Light industry. The city's light industrial base includes a Coca-Cola bottling facility that opened in 2010.

State Route 86. SR-86 is a four-lane expressway through the area, sometimes called the "NAFTA highway" because of truck traffic to and from Mexicali. For owners of industrial land, being near this route is often a key selling point.

Airport area. Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, a county-owned public-use airport in Thermal, is about a mile west of SR-86 and several miles south of I-10. The proposed Coachella Airport Business Park at the northwest corner of SR-86 and Airport Boulevard is on land designated Industrial District in the General Plan. Its CEQA notice describes a proposed zone change from Heavy Industrial to Manufacturing-Service. The proposed uses include warehouse, cannabis-related, storage, and an IID substation. The project is proposed, so confirm its status with the city.

Gaming and tourism nearby. Three tribal casinos are near the city: Spotlight 29, Augustine, and Fantasy Springs. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians lists a Coachella address.

Rail. Passenger rail between Los Angeles and Coachella has been proposed. Treat it as a long-range idea, not an existing service.

Property types common in Coachella

• Agricultural processing, packing, and cold storage facilities
• Industrial buildings, yards, and land zoned for heavy industrial or manufacturing-service use
• Land along SR-86 and near the airport
• Neighborhood retail and service commercial
• Cannabis-related industrial property where local rules allow it

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Selling in Coachella

• Know your zoning designation. The Coachella Airport Business Park filing shows that the city distinguishes Heavy Industrial from Manufacturing-Service zoning. Buyers will want to know which applies to your parcel and whether a change has been proposed. Confirm with the city's Planning Division.
• Agricultural buildings need specialized buyers. Packing houses and cold storage serve a narrow group of buyers. Ask a prospective broker who they would contact and how they would market to operators outside the valley.
• Utilities matter. Industrial buyers look closely at power capacity. The proposed Coachella Airport Business Park even includes an IID substation. Get your current service details from your utility.
• Cannabis is regulated. If a buyer plans a cannabis-related use, local and state rules apply. Refer those questions to qualified legal counsel.

Leasing in Coachella

• Seasonal agricultural tenants. Agricultural operators may want space for particular harvest seasons. A leasing broker can help you weigh flexible terms against longer leases.
• Truck-oriented users. Tenants who move freight on SR-86 may care more about yard space, truck circulation, and loading than about the building itself.
• Mixed industrial demand. Proposed business park projects in the area include warehouse and storage uses, which suggests the kinds of tenants that look at this part of the valley. Your broker can tell you which ones are actually active.

Nearby areas

Coachella borders Indio to the west. Owners with property in both cities, or in La Quinta, may want a broker who covers the whole east valley.

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Tell us about your building or land, its zoning if known, and whether you want to sell or lease. With your permission, we introduce you to a commercial broker who can discuss your property and representation options. An inquiry does not create a representation agreement. Any brokerage services are provided by the receiving broker.

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Coachella owner FAQ

Is the Coachella festival held in the City of Coachella?

No. The festival is named after the valley but held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

What should I know before selling industrial land near SR-86?

Know your General Plan designation and zoning, utility capacity, and access. A broker can help you assemble this information, and a land-use professional can answer entitlement questions.

Do you match owners of agricultural processing facilities?

Yes. Tell us about the facility, and we'll look for a broker with relevant experience.

Can you advise on cannabis-related uses?

No. Cannabis rules are complex and change often. Consult qualified legal counsel and the city.

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