40 Sherman Street, Petrolia, CA 95558 (MLS# 272706)

40 Sherman Street, Petrolia, CA 95558

New Listing

$599,000

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Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 3,360 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,860 Status: Active

Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 6/26/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

In existence for almost 160 years and operated by the current owner for the past 30, the iconic Petrolia General Store is finally on the market. This is more than a business; it's the centerpiece and meeting place for the entire Mattole River Valley community. Enjoying a vast market area, the store is ready for its next chapter, and the owner is happy to train the new owner for a seamless transition, supported by an experienced staff. Bring your vision and business ideas to maximize the income potential by expanding the current offerings and income streams which include groceries, beer & wine, hardware, a deli, gas station, bulk propane and Post Office. Sale includes all inventory, equipment, building, real estate and 160 years' worth of goodwill! Seller may be willing to carry.

Listing Details MLS# 272706

Property Description

Type of Property: Commercial
Realtor.com Type: Commercial
Construction Status: Existing
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Main House SqFt: 3360
Lot Acres: 0.41
Flood Zone: No
List Price/SqFt: 178.27

Location Legal and Taxes

Area: South County
House Number: 40
Street Name: Sherman
Street Suffix: Street
Sub-Area: Petrolia
State: CA
Zip Code: 95558
Cross Street: Front Street

Directions and Remarks

Directions: Downtown Petrolia, you can't miss it.

Building Description

Year Built: 1993
# Units: Yes

Square Footages

Total Building SqFt: 3360

More Information

Business

Real Estate Included: Yes
Equip Incl: Yes
License Incl: No
Fixtures Incl: Yes

Location, Legal and Taxes

APN: 105-191-018

Zoning

Commercial: Yes
Neighborhood Comm: Yes

Possession

At Close of Escrow: Yes

Existing Use

Retail Service: Yes

Location

Rural: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes

Financing Terms

Cash: Yes
Owner Carry 1st: Yes

Parking

1 - 10 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes
Paved: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Includes

Land/Bldg/Bus: Yes

Documents

Prelim Title-Public: Yes

Property Features

Zoning: Commercial; Neighborhood Comm Existing Use: Retail Service Location: Corner Lot; Rural Parking: 1 - 10 Spaces; On Site; Paved Heating: Natural Gas Sale Includes: Land/Bldg/Bus Possession: At Close of Escrow Financing Terms: Cash; Owner Carry 1st Documents: Prelim Title-Public

Listing Office: The Land Man Office

Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026

Broker Attribution: (707) 476-0435

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