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14659 N Thornton Rd 0.98 Acres of Commercial Land in Lodi, CA 95242

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Investment Highlights

  • ±0.98 AC (±42,689 SF) commercial development parcel with direct visibility from Interstate 5
  • Located immediately off the Interstate 5 and Highway 12 interchange within the established Flag City commercial node
  • Utilities believed available; buyer to verify providers, capacity, and development requirements with San Joaquin County
  • Zoned C-FS (Freeway Service Commercial) allowing highway-oriented uses including fuel, QSR, automotive services, and travel retail (buyer to verify)
  • Surrounded by strong travel-serving anchors including Sinclair, Shell, Chevron, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Best Western, and Flag City RV Resort
  • Rare freeway-front development opportunity positioned to capture regional commuter, freight, and interstate travel traffic

Executive Summary

14659 N Thornton Rd., Lodi, 95242 (the “Property”), is a rare commercial/retail development parcel directly adjacent to Interstate-5 and just off Highway-12. With nearly an acre of land and prominent freeway frontage, this site delivers excellent visibility, strong drive-by traffic and immediate access to regional transportation corridors — a highly attractive location for automotive, travel-serving and neighborhood-oriented commercial uses.
Flag City/Thornton Road interchange is a primary node for regional traffic moving between Lodi, Stockton and the I-5 corridor. The site benefits from steady commuter and freight flows as well as local patronage from dense commercial and hospitality uses nearby. Zoning: C-FS (Freeway Service Commercial) supports a broad range of commercial uses oriented to highway travelers and local demand (buyer/tenant to verify permitted uses and development standards with San Joaquin County).
This parcel represents a strategic, lower-risk development opportunity with rare direct I-5 frontage in the Flag City node. Its C-FS zoning is purpose-built for freeway-oriented commerce, and the surrounding cluster of travel amenities and services validates demand for quick-service retail, fuel, automotive and truck-oriented businesses. The site’s size and configuration support a quick development timeline for a retail/service concept.
Next Steps/Contact: For pricing, site plans, parcel maps, and to discuss entitlements or leasing options, contact Zack Kaufman of Colliers International or Ian Forner of Turton Commercial Real Estate. Early engagement is recommended; parcels that have direct I-5 frontage and immediate access to Highway-12 in this trade area are limited. Buyer/tenant to verify all information and complete customary due diligence.

Property Facts

Sale Type Investment or Owner User
Sale Conditions
Ground Lease (Leasehold)
  • Build to Suit
  • Deferred Maintenance
  • Redevelopment Project
No. Lots 1
Property Type Land
Property Subtype Commercial
Proposed Use
Commercial
  • Retail
  • Carwash
  • Fast Food
  • General Freestanding
  • Restaurant
  • Service Station
  • Storefront
  • Truck Stop
Total Lot Size 0.98 AC
Zoning C-FS Freeway Service - FREEWAY SERVICE COMMERICAL ZONING

1 Lot Available

Lot

Lot Size 0.98 AC

Zoned C-FS (Freeway Service Commercial), the ±0.98-acre parcel allows highway-oriented uses including fuel, quick-service restaurants, automotive services, and travel retail designed to serve traffic along the I-5 and Highway 12 interchange.

Description

Lodi is an increasingly attractive location for commercial and retail development due to its strategic Central Valley location, strong local community base, and immediate access to major Northern California urban cores. Positioned along Highway 99 with quick connections to Interstate 5, Lodi provides efficient regional access to Sacramento, Stockton, and the broader San Francisco Bay Area, allowing businesses to serve both local residents and regional consumers. The city’s population of nearly 70K is supported by established neighborhoods, growing residential communities, and a steady influx of visitors drawn by the renowned Lodi Wine Country, which enhances retail, dining, and hospitality demand. Lodi offers a diversified economic base spanning agriculture, wine production, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing, providing a stable workforce and consistent consumer spending. Combined with available commercial land, competitive operating costs, and a business-friendly local government, Lodi presents a balanced opportunity: small-city affordability and community character with immediate connectivity to larger metropolitan markets, positioning new retail or mixed-use development for long-term success.

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
005-150-25
Land Assessment
$107,329 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$275,449 CAD
Total Assessment
$382,778 CAD
  • Listing ID: 39647472

  • Date on Market: 2026-03-03

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 14659 N Thornton Rd, Lodi, CA 95242

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