470 S Rosemead Blvd
Freestanding retail property at 470 S Rosemead Boulevard in Pasadena, California, offered at $1,699,999. The 2,455 SF building on a 0.25-acre lot is delivered vacant and available for immediate owner-user occupancy, repositioning, or redevelopment. Built in 1949 and recently renovated with a brand-new roof installed in 2026, the single-story structure is well-suited for retail, restaurant, or mixed-use concepts.
The property features prominent Rosemead Boulevard frontage, monument signage, dedicated on-site parking at a 4.07 per 1,000 SF ratio, and convenient ingress and egress. The existing layout includes dining, bar, and back-of-house areas from its prior use as Nikki C's, a local restaurant that operated for approximately 22 years before the property was vacated. MXD zoning enables flexible redevelopment potential, and the adjacent 480 S Rosemead Boulevard property is available separately, offering an opportunity to expand with additional parking, outdoor space, or a larger mixed-use or residential development. The location benefits from strong public transportation access, including nearby Metro/Subway, bus lines, commuter rail, and proximity to the airport.
- Delivered vacant; ready for immediate owner-user occupancy or repositioning
- Brand-new roof installed 2026; recently renovated
- MXD zoning supports retail, restaurant, or mixed-use redevelopment
- Prominent Rosemead Boulevard frontage with monument signage
- Adjacent parcel available for expansion or larger development opportunity
- Strong public transportation access and airport proximity
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Located at 470 S. Rosemead Boulevard in Pasadena, California, this landmark East Pasadena retail property is being offered for sale for the first time in more than 20 years at an asking price of $1,699,999. Formerly home to Nikki C’s, a well-established local dining institution for approximately 22 years, the property is delivered vacant and offers an excellent opportunity for immediate owner-user occupancy, repositioning, or redevelopment. The ±2,455 SF freestanding building sits on an approximately ±10,624 SF lot and features MXD zoning, a 4.07/1,000 SF parking ratio, and APN 5788-020-057. A brand-new roof was installed in 2026, while the property also benefits from prominent Rosemead Boulevard frontage, monument signage, dedicated on-site parking, and convenient ingress and egress. The existing restaurant layout includes dining, bar, and back-of-house areas, making the property well suited for a variety of retail, restaurant, or commercial concepts. The adjacent 480 S. Rosemead Boulevard property is also available separately, providing an opportunity to expand the site with additional parking, outdoor dining or gathering space, or a larger mixed-use or residential development. The flexible MXD zoning further enhances the property's long-term redevelopment potential.