Dolores NW of 7th, Carmel, CA 93921
China Arts Center - An Iconic Redevelopment Opportunity
$5,750,000


An extraordinary opportunity to reimagine an iconic commercial property in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Located on Dolores Street just six buildings southwest of Ocean Avenue, the former China Arts Center offers a remarkable setting for a music venue and recording studio, private club, art gallery, luxury showroom, creative headquarters, or other distinctive destination. Conceptual renderings illustrate the range of possibilities for the property and the scale of what could be created. Significant groundwork has already been completed, including comprehensive interior demolition, architectural planning, substantial permitting work, and a major PG&E electrical service upgrade currently underway. Planning-approved plans contemplate approximately 1,172 square feet of reinstated second-floor space, along with a proposed outdoor terrace, and a rooftop deck with elevator access. Currently vacant and ready for redevelopment, this is a rare opportunity to bring a bold new vision to one of Carmel’s most prominent downtown locations, subject to applicable approvals.


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5,886 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

3,838 Sq.Ft. lot

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Concrete, Plaster
  • other interior Features Comprehensive interior demolition completed, Basement and ground-floor structure currently remaining, Architectural plans and substantial permitting work completed, Planning-approved renovation concept, Major PG&E electrical service upgrade underway

Area & Lot

  • Status For Sale
  • Living Area5,886 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area3,838 Sq.Ft.
  • TypeCommercial
  • YEAR BUILT1930
  • NeighborhoodCarmel-by-the-Sea
  • School DistrictCarmel Unified

Exterior

  • STORIES3
  • roofTerracotta tiles, Flat PVC membrane
  • lot featuresPremier downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea location, Approximately 6,566-square-foot former building configuration, Approved plans contemplate approximately 1,172 square feet of reinstated second-floor space
  • HEAT TYPECurrently none, under construction
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCurrently none, under construction
  • other exterior FeaturesStucco, Proposed rooftop deck with elevator access, Proposed outdoor terrace

Financial

  • Sales Price$5,750,000

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Renowned for its enchanting European-inspired architecture and stunning natural beauty, the village exudes a fairytale-like ambiance with its storybook cottages, cobblestone streets, and lush gardens.

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China Arts Center - An Iconic Redevelopment Opportunity
China Arts Center - An Iconic Redevelopment Opportunity

"This is more than a redevelopment opportunity—it's a chance to create one of Carmel's next iconic gathering places."

– Tim Allen
China Arts Center - An Iconic Redevelopment Opportunity
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