At the corner of Garfield and Commonwealth, The Garfield Center exemplifies the thriving business environment of Alhambra and what draws so many diverse businesses to expand or open right in the heart of Alhambra. Built in 1988, this medical/office condominium hosts a variety of stores and services throughout its three stories. Similar to many other bustling areas in Alhambra, parking is in abundance, with 256 spaces of parking available for the building. With three major hospitals nearby, smaller medical companies at the building attract increased clientele and thrive. This is what makes Alhambra so appealing to first-time entrepreneurs and growing businesses: being in the center of it all.
Alhambra’s walkable and busy commercial areas have attracted a variety of new businesses lately, notably a new Mama Lu’s location in the former Wahib’s-turned-Jiang-Nan-Spring and a UFC gym in the former LA Fitness location.
“The City of Alhambra is incredibly proactive for new businesses and driving progress. They have moved quickly with business permits, cleared boundaries for new businesses opening, and consistently been incredibly easy to work with” shared Michael Chang, the realtor and manager representing the building. “There’s also been an influx of high quality businesses coming to the city lately, largely due to its strategic location as it’s just north of the I-10 freeway, east of LA, and right next to Pasadena.”
Existing businesses at this office condo have shown repeated past success in Alhambra. Beverly Hills Orthodontics, Chinatown Service Center, UCLA, and Garfield Health Center Medical Group all operate in the medical scene, while nearby stores and the proximity to restaurants on Main Street show potential for a cafe. This building converted to commercial Condos in early 2025 while retaining its existing tenants, of which over 50% have been at for over 10 years.
“It’s a commonly used slogan, but it truly is the gateway into San Gabriel Valley,” said Chang. “It’s both affordable and the community here make it perfect for businesses wanting to open up a new spot. The demographics make it especially attractive to retailers and medical businesses, and at 320-330 S Garfield specifically, we’re seeing 30,000+ cars passing by daily as it is located right next to Downtown Alhambra.”
The opportunity to own a property in the heart of Alhambra doesn’t come along often, and this time, it comes with the parking needed to help a business thrive. We can’t wait to see what opens up next. For more information on this location, visit https://svn.com/properties/?propertyId=1502144-sale.
