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listing_id: ML82053079
status: Active
price: 1899000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3726
sqft_lot: 18231
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1973
property_type: Commercial Sale
property_subtype: 
address: "11261 Merritt St"
city: Castroville
state: CA
zip: 95012
county: "Monterey County"
lat: 36.762445
lng: -121.752919
days_on_market: 4
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Moon Choe"
list_office: "Blue Moon Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 359-7070"
list_agent_license: 01217391
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-07-04
transaction_type: buy
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Home | Monterey County | Castroville | 95012 | 11261 Merritt St

11261 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012

MLS: ML82053079 | Status: Active | Price: $1,899,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Commercial Sale

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3,726 18,231 1973

Remarks

THE GIANT ARTICHOKE PRIME HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY - Rare opportunity to acquire the iconic Giant Artichoke restaurant property located at the primary entry corridor into Castroville, California, immediately visible from Highway 156. Positioned on a highly visible corner parcel with strong traffic exposure, the property offers exceptional potential for restaurant operators, owner-users, franchise concepts, or redevelopment investors. The property consists of approximately 3,726 square feet plus an approximately 800 square foot enclosed patio situated on an 18,231 square foot commercial lot. Property Highlights: Highly visible corner location at the gateway to Castroville Immediate exposure from Highway 156 Approximately 18,231 SF commercial parcel Approximately 3,726 SF restaurant building Approximately 800 SF enclosed patio area Existing restaurant infrastructure in place Ample parking and strong accessibility Ideal for restaurant, quick-service, franchise, drive-thru conversion, or redevelopment Delivered vacant at close of escrow

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82053079
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 4

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Cooling None
Heating Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Flat
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning Commercial

Commercial Information

Feature Details
Parking Spaces 0
Present Use Food Service
Utilities Public Utilities, Water - Public

Contact Information

Moon Choe
Blue Moon Realty
License #: 01217391
Phone: (408) 359-7070

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Castroville Elementary School public K-6 0.11 mi 8
North Monterey County Middle School public 7-8 0.72 mi 2
North Monterey County High School public 9-12 1.63 mi 4
Elkhorn Elementary School public K-6 3.01 mi 3
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study public 7-12 4.75 mi 5
Central Bay High (Continuation) School public 9-12 4.75 mi 1
Prunedale Elementary School public K-6 4.95 mi 4

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 04, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Moon Choe, (408) 359-7070.