Land For Sale • 8 AC
The offering consists of approximately 8+/- acres of land improved with a Spanish-style church facility and supporting educational structures, prominently located along Calimesa Boulevard with direct visibility from Interstate 10.
The property is currently occupied by Monty’s Montessori Academy & Preschool, providing interim income while future development plans are pursued. Improvements include a 400-seat auditorium, 7–8 classrooms, administrative space, a commercial kitchen, and multiple portable classroom buildings.
All existing leases are month-to-month, offering flexibility for redevelopment while allowing a buyer to offset holding costs during planning and entitlement.
RECENT CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL AB 130 Actually HELPS BUILDERS!!!
AB 130 (signed June 30, 2025) was enacted as part of California’s housing reform and budget framework.
KEY PROVISIONS THAT BENEFIT DEVELOPERS:
*CEQA Streamlining & Exemptions
**Certain qualifying infill housing projects can bypass lengthy environmental review processes, significantly reducing entitlement timelines.
*Regulatory Stability Through 2031
**Residential building standards are largely frozen (with safety exceptions), allowing builders to lock in construction assumptions and costs.
*Faster Permitting & Predictable Timelines
**Reduced procedural delays lower carrying costs and financing risk.
*Capital & Financing Flexibility
**Expanded tools for affordable and mixed-income housing developers to recycle capital and redeploy equity.
BOTTOM LINE: AB 130 is intended to ACCELERATE BUILDING PRODUCTION.
CURRENT INCOME/INTERIM USE
*Preschool and educational use (weekday occupancy)
*Church use (Saturdays; Sundays currently available)
*Flexible leasing structure ideal during entitlement phase
*Income can continue or be expanded short-term while planning proceeds
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
*±8.0 acres of prime land with freeway frontage along Interstate 10
*Future I-10 / Singleton Road on-ramp & off-ramp planned nearby (Caltrans)
*Zoned Regional Commercial (CR) with flexibility for retail or institutional uses
*Residential rezoning supported subject to City approvals
*Existing income-producing improvements with month-to-month leases
*Strategic location positioned between Yucaipa, Beaumont, and Redlands
*Ideal for retail, mixed-use, residential, or institutional development
ZONING & DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
*Current Zoning: Regional Commercial (CR)
*Permitted Uses: Retail, institutional,hotel, educational, religious, service commercial
*Residential Rezone: Seller open to cooperating with buyer on rezoning efforts
*Strong alignment with recent California housing and mixed-use policy initiatives
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
*Direct access to I-10 Freeway
*NEW FREEWAY ENTRANCE & EXIT PLANNED ADJACENT TO PROPERTY (Singleton Rd)
*Near growing residential communities and regional retail corridors
*Proximate to Beaumont, Yucaipa, Redlands, and San Bernardino County growth path
ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING CITIES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
In regional comparisons over short periods,
Calimesa has ranked near the top in percentage growth among small cities in the Inland Empire. One local report of population growth rates from 2021 to 2022 showed Calimesa with the highest rate (about 3.37%), ahead of larger nearby cities such as Menifee and Riverside for that specific
period.
WHY THIS SITE
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large, infill development site with freeway visibility, future infrastructure upgrades, and existing income—a combination that significantly reduces entitlement risk and holding costs for developers.
| Commuter Rail | Drive | Walk | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | - | 9.4 mi | |
| Airport | Drive | Walk | Distance |
| Ontario International | 46 min | - | 35.9 mi |
| Palm Springs International | 45 min | - | 38.0 mi |