
135 E Florida, Hemet, CA 92543
Riverside County
Key Facts
Description
Exceptional leasing opportunity at the signalized southwest corner of Highway 74 (Florida Ave) and Harvard St in the heart of Historic Downtown Hemet. This highly visible hard corner benefits from an estimated 60,000–80,000 vehicles per day, offering outstanding exposure and signage potential. The ±4,500 SF ground-floor space features expansive window frontage along Florida Avenue, providing excellent natural light and strong street presence. Offices and restrooms are positioned along the perimeter, creating a flexible open interior suitable for a wide variety of uses including restaurant, retail, entertainment, fitness, distribution, call center, or specialty commercial concepts. Importantly, the property qualifies for the City of Hemet’s Downtown Kitchen Grant Program, which offers potential financial assistance toward commercial kitchen build-out—an exceptional opportunity for restaurant and food operators looking to reduce upfront costs. Additional features include: Large private parking lot to the rear Beautiful wraparound cement patio with adjacent lawn and mature historic palm trees Immediate adjacency to a successful sports bar and pool hall, generating strong evening and weekend traffic Proposed four-story theater, dining, and entertainment development planned across the street near the Historic Hemet Theater, positioning this location at the center of future downtown growth An additional ±2,000 SF upstairs space is separately available. Upstairs includes two restrooms and, under downtown zoning, allows for potential residential living quarters—ideal for live/work, office, or private event space. The building was formerly a bank and later a lounge, offering character and structural presence. Rare opportunity to secure a premier corner location in one of Hemet’s most strategic and evolving commercial corridors.
Property Information
Property Type
Commercial Lease
Sub-Type
Retail
Year Built
1957
Stories
2
Living Area
9,000 sq ft
Lot Size
1.21 acres
Days on Market
11
MLS® Listing#
SW26038180
Property Features
Heating
Lot Features
Community
Water Source
Financial Details
Parcel Number
443281004
Directions
Go direct South West corner of Harvard and Florida Ave
Affordability Calculator
$1,000
Estimated monthly payment
$27/mo
Principal $4,000 · Est. interest $5,580 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Hemet, CA
- $429,064
- Median Listing Price
- 58
- Median Days on Market
- 1,576
- Median Sq Ft
- $251
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 451
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 99% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 100% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Hemet, CA.
Location
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Nearby Schools
Hemet Elementary School
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
Hemet Adult School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Alessandro High School
Secondary · 0.5 mi away
Hemet Quest - River Springs Charter School
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
Jacob Wiens Elementary
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Acacia Middle School
Secondary · 0.7 mi away
Whittier Elementary School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Baptist Christian School
School · 0.9 mi away
Springs Charter Schools
Elementary · 0.9 mi away
Crosspoint Academy
School · 0.9 mi away
Hemet Unified School District
Secondary · 1.2 mi away
Alpha Omega School
School · 1.3 mi away
San Jacinto Unified School District
Elementary · 1.4 mi away
St John's School
Elementary · 1.6 mi away
DP Christian School
Secondary · 1.7 mi away
Ramona Elementary School
Elementary · 1.7 mi away
Diamond Valley Middle School
Secondary · 1.8 mi away
MC Sweeny Elementary School
Elementary · 1.8 mi away
Fruitvale Elementary School
Elementary · 2.0 mi away
Jacob Wiens Elementary School
Elementary · 2.1 mi away
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| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44270 Whittier, Hemet, CA | $4,700/mo | 4 | 3 | 3,800 |
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