An extraordinary development opportunity awaits in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo at 452 Higuera Street. This rare, creekside property spans two adjacent APNs and represents a premier acquisition for developers, contractors, and investors looking to capitalize on a highly prized location. While the site currently features four income-generating residential units (three 3-bedroom/1-bathroom homes and one 1-bedroom/1-bathroom home), the true value of this offering is in the land and its highest and best use as a high-density, mixed-use project. Zoned CR Retail Commercial and allowing for up to 36 density units per acre, the lot is perfectly positioned to support the City of SLO’s long-term initiative for urban infill housing. Future residents will enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in the absolute center of downtown, surrounded by thriving shops, offices, and restaurants. To fast-track your development plans, a professional feasibility study by RRM Design Group has already been completed, highlighting two lucrative pathways: a boutique 11-unit luxury for-sale townhome development, or a higher-density 20-unit condo or apartment complex. Opportunities in this tightly held downtown corridor are exceptionally rare—bring your vision to this premier location and shape the future of San Luis Obispo.
Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
4,266
Lot Size
25,700.4 sqft
Year Built
1901
Property Type
Mixed Use
Days on Market
1
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
0
MLS #
SC26131654
Interior Features
All Bedrooms Up
Main Level Bedrooms
10
Main Level Bathrooms
4
Heating
Wall Furnace
Lot Features
Level
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Street Lights, Sidewalks
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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