Campo’s 16-acre listing includes 28 buildings, encompassing a total of 95,000 square feet of interior space, which equates to a compelling price of $69 per square foot. The property blend includes updated residential units complete with new roofs and vinyl plank flooring, alongside a collection of commercial establishments that paint a picturesque scene of small-town America.
Nicolas Hernandez of Top Gun CRE, co-listing the property with Joseph Barela, noted, “It is essentially the entire downtown portion of Campo that is available.” He further explained that the property stretches over three parcels including diverse facilities such as a post office, a church, a lumber supply shop, and a cabinet shop. The only exception is the local fire station, which remains independently owned.
Living History and Modern Potential
Campo’s narrative is as rich as its soil. Once home to the Buffalo Soldiers—an African American cavalry unit that secured the area during World War II—the town also played host to Italian prisoners of war at Camp Lockett, a former U.S. Army base. After the war, the Army barracks were transformed into apartments, a testament to the town’s ability to evolve with time. Today, Campo stands as a beacon of potential for savvy investors.
According to Hernandez, “Investors can choose to build to maximize the density of the existing land without altering the town’s current structures, or alternatively, consider a complete redevelopment to modernize and elevate Campo’s profile.”
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A Diverse Array of Investment Opportunities
The listing not only offers a piece of American history but also a canvas for redevelopment. Potential uses for the property are varied, ranging from transforming existing structures into a boutique mini-resort or a quaint bed-and-breakfast to leveraging the locale for a historical TV series, as suggested by a large media group in Los Angeles.
“The seller is now making another marketing push and is more motivated,” Hernandez adds, reflecting on the initial attempt to sell the property in 2019. The renewed effort to find the right investor or group of investors has sparked interest from various quarters, highlighting the unique nature of this real estate gem.
The Future of Campo
For those who dream big, Campo offers more than just land and buildings—it offers a legacy. The opportunity to reshape a community, introduce modern amenities while preserving the historic charm, or even to anchor a new creative project, makes Campo a rare find in today’s real estate market.
As the listing attracts more interest, the future of Campo hangs in a delicate balance between preserving its rich past and ushering in a new era of development. For the right investor, Campo is not just a purchase; it’s a project of passion, a chance to mold a pocket of California into a destination that honors its past while building towards a new, vibrant future.
