COMMERCIAL LOT
unique ground lease opportunity or sale
Silicon Valley’s Signature Corridor
1788 E Bayshore Road, East Palo Alto
8,712 sf available
$2,900,000 SALE
Rental Rate: inquire - crystle@ckwproperties.com
Zoning: PL Commercial - General
Prime real estate just off of Interstate 101 with 500,000 daily traffic count
(Pre-COVID statistics)
MLS# 425056158
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a vacant, high-exposure commercial lot in the heart of East Palo Alto, directly adjacent to Interstate 101 and steps from big brand retailers and tech giants. Zoned General Commercial, this site offers flexible development potential for a wide range of public-serving businesses. Preliminary renderings for a modern four-story office building with underground parking are available. Entitlements in process—ideal for visionary investors, developers, or owner-users looking to capitalize on rare freeway frontage in a high-traffic corridor.
Personal storage is allowable and would be approved conditionally from the city.
PRIME REAL ESTATE JUST OFF OF INTERSTATE 101 WITH 500,000 DAILY TRAFFIC COUNT. (PRE-COVID)
NEARBY BUSINESSES INCLUDE AMAZON, FACEBOOK HQ, GOOGLEPLEX, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, HEWLETT PACKARD, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL.
Zoning: PL Commercial - General for most commercial uses with a height limit of 75 feet or approximately 3 stories
This plot of land has excellent visibility from approximately 500,000 vehicles per day from Interstate 101. (pre-COVID numbers)
This strategic location is accessible from Interstate 101 at the popular University Avenue exit ramp.
Next door neighbors include Ikea, Home Depot, Nordstrom Rack, Target, Starbucks, PGA Superstore.
Personal storage is allowable and would be approved conditionally from the city.
Freeway-Frontage Commercial – Rare Development Opportunity
Positioned directly along the highly trafficked U.S. 101 corridor with an estimated 500,000 daily drivers (pre-COVID), this ±8,712 SF vacant lot offers unmatched visibility in one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic commercial hubs. Located immediately next to IKEA and within walking distance of Home Depot, Nordstrom Rack, Starbucks, and Target, the site is surrounded by powerhouse retailers and tech giants, including Amazon, Meta (Facebook), and Google, with Stanford University and the Four Seasons Hotel just minutes away.
Zoned General Commercial, this property allows for a broad array of uses serving the public, including retail, medical, office, hospitality, or mixed commercial uses. Preliminary renderings for a striking four-story office building with three levels of subterranean parking are available. The pre-application process with the City of East Palo Alto is nearly complete and can be finalized in approximately 60–90 days. Early feedback from City Planning has been favorable, with most concerns around access and fire safety already addressed through enhanced design measures.
With utilities accessible nearby and entitlements in motion, this property offers a strategic head start for developers, investors, or business owners seeking a premier, high-visibility location in the heart of Silicon Valley. Whether you're looking to build a flagship headquarters, retail destination, or flexible commercial asset, this lot delivers rare exposure, proximity to major employers, and long-term upside.
