Calimesa Land for Sale - Beaumont/Hemet
The Champions Drive property offers a rare opportunity to acquire nearly 7 acres (±300,564 SF) of commercially zoned land in the rapidly growing City of Calimesa, CA. Located directly along Champions Drive with immediate access and visibility to the I-10 Freeway (±150,000 vehicles per day), the site is strategically positioned to capture long-term demand from the Inland Empire’s eastward expansion.
The parcel is designated Community Commercial (CC), which allows for a range of commercial uses. Preliminary conceptual planning envisions the site as a Class A self-storage development, taking advantage of favorable demographics, strong traffic counts, and limited competition in the surrounding area. Early site planning demonstrates the potential to deliver approximately 150,000 square feet of rentable building area across multiple single-story buildings, with a complementary office/manager’s unit, customer parking, and a mix of drive-up and interior storage units. Conceptual plans also show potential for dedicated RV parking, loading areas, and wide drive aisles designed to accommodate large vehicles.
Importantly, the current design is conceptual only and has not been submitted for entitlement or city review. This allows an incoming developer maximum flexibility to refine the site plan, adjust the building program, or pursue alternate commercial uses within the CC zoning framework. With nearly 7 acres of land area, efficient site coverage, and high visibility, the property is well suited for a storage facility, commercial retail center, or other community-serving use.
From a market perspective, the Champions Drive site is surrounded by compelling demand drivers. To the west and south are established residential neighborhoods and new housing communities that continue to grow as the Inland Empire absorbs population from coastal counties. To the north lies open space, and to the east, additional community commercial land. The population within a three-mile radius exceeds 50,000 residents, with median household incomes in the $75,000–$95,000 range. This mix of income stability, housing growth, and constrained garage/storage space creates a natural customer base for self-storage. Local occupancy rates for institutional-quality storage average above 90%, and new supply has been limited due to barriers to entry and zoning restrictions.
In addition to strong demographics, the site benefits from excellent accessibility and branding potential. Champions Drive connects directly into residential areas and commercial corridors, while the site’s I-10 frontage provides unmatched exposure for signage and marketing. Few parcels of this size remain available in the Calimesa/Beaumont corridor with comparable freeway visibility and commercial zoning, making this a standout opportunity for a forward-thinking developer or investor.
In summary, the Champions Drive parcel is a prime development opportunity in one of the Inland Empire’s fastest-growing corridors. With nearly 7 acres of Community Commercial land, freeway visibility, strong surrounding demographics, and conceptual plans indicating the feasibility of a ±150,000 SF self-storage project, this property offers significant upside for developers seeking to deliver a high-demand use. Whether pursued as a self-storage facility or adapted for alternate commercial programming, the site’s location, scale, and growth drivers ensure it will remain a valuable long-term asset in the Calimesa market.
