By Sara Beth Williams–
A vacant lot that was once home to a blighted commercial building is on the market for a second time in two years, this time with a higher price tag.
Listed at $350,000, the one-third acre property offers exceptional visibility along Greenback Lane and features additional access from Shupe Drive, making it “highly accessible” for customers, clients, and service deliveries, according to the property’s description on commercial real estate site LoopNet.
The property was previously listed for $300,000 in 2023.
Zoned as BP, or Business Professional, the lot is suitable for a variety of commercial uses, including medical or dental offices, financial or legal service centers, or a boutique mixed-use project.
The description also indicates the property is “flat and level” and close to utility infrastructure, making it development-ready.
The lot was once home to a white, single-story commercial brick building, built in 1962 according to prior reports. The shuttered and empty building sat at 7210 Greenback Ln., surrounded by weeds and homeless encampment debris for years, before being demolished. The lot was previously home to an auto repair shop, according to the property brochure.
A small commercial building at the site was demolished in late 2019 after a fire damaged the building, and continued neglect and blight resulted in a lengthy legal battle with owner George Petker, according to a previous report. During a public hearing in May 2020, Citrus Heights City Council voted 4-0 to assess a $105,000 lien against the property to recover costs related to nuisance abatement and demolition of the vacant building.
The surrounding area includes a mix of established businesses, multiple shopping centers, and restaurants, along with residential neighborhoods. Nearby businesses include Citrus Heights Event Center, Sam’s Club, Safeway, Pacific Coast Supermarket, and a mix of fast-food restaurants.
