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Premium Retail & Restaurant Spaces for Lease at Southland Mall.
Choosing a new business location is a major investment and a big step for your brand’s future. At Steelhead, we believe finding the right spot shouldn’t be a guessing game. We provide clear, verified market data and simple, honest insights to help your physical store attract the right customers.
Discover highly adaptable spaces ranging from ±1,000 to 10,000 SF in Hayward’s premier shopping and dining area.
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THE PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Strategic Positioning at 1 Southland Drive, Hayward, CA
Southland Mall is a perfectly located shopping destination, serving as a vital commercial hub for the East Bay. Located directly along the busy Interstate 880 freeway, this property brings together popular national stores, essential medical offices, and highly anticipated local restaurants.
For expanding retail, wellness, and restaurant brands, Southland Mall offers a steady, reliable local customer base to support stable sales all year round.
SPATIAL FLEXIBILITY
Will the physical space fit how your business runs?
We know that a smooth-running business depends on a good layout. Whether you need a simple, high-traffic retail storefront or a high-utility restaurant space, our available layouts are ready to match your design plans:
- Customizable Layouts: Spaces from 1,000 to 10,000 sq. ft., with flexible dividing walls so we can create the exact size you need.
- Ready-to-Use Spaces: Keep your start-up costs low by choosing from our move-in-ready spaces or fully plumbed, second-generation restaurant locations.
- Utilities Ready: High-power electricity, air conditioning, and convenient back-service hallways are ready to go so your business can run smoothly from day one.
ASSESSING VIABILITY: WHAT DRIVES STEADY FOOT TRAFFIC TO THIS LOCATION?
A successful store cannot survive on weekend shoppers alone. Southland Mall is set up to bring you customers during the day, in the evening, and on weekends through three main sources:
Pipeline 1: Great Visibility from the Highway
The property is located right next to the major Interstate 880 freeway. This puts your storefront and sign in front of more than ±265,191 Cars Per Day (CPD), helping local drivers learn your brand name fast.
Pipeline 2: Steady Weekday Customers
Unlike typical shopping centers that are quiet on weekdays, Southland Mall hosts essential daily services that bring in consistent daytime traffic:
- Alameda County Medical Center: A busy 23,251 SF local health center that brings a steady stream of staff, patients, and visitors to the property.
- Quest Diagnostics: A popular 2,289 SF lab that brings in customers starting early in the morning.
- Chabot College: Located just down the road, bringing students, teachers, and staff who visit daily for food, shopping, and services.
Pipeline 3: Strong Neighboring Brands
Your store will benefit from the drawing power of major national and local names that bring active buyers to the mall:
- Macy’s: A massive 178,274 SF department store that anchors the shopping center.
- Hobby Lobby & Century Theatres: Bringing in traditional daytime shoppers along with evening and weekend moviegoers.
- The Noypitz Bar & Grill: A highly anticipated 9,212 SF restaurant opening soon, making the mall an even more popular place to eat.
TRADE AREA UNDERWRITING: VERIFIED 2025 MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS
To help your team plan and budget, we provide verified 2025 market numbers for the local neighborhood. The area surrounding Southland Mall is filled with dense, high-income Northern California households:
| Verified 2025 Local Neighborhood Numbers | 0.5-Mile Radius | 1-Mile Radius | 2-Mile Radius |
| Average Household Income | $153,666 | $146,626 | $135,173 |
| Median Household Income | $128,985 | $125,328 | $113,880 |
| Per Capita Income (Per Person) | $47,196 | $47,236 | $42,311 |
| Total Number of Businesses | 335 | 930 | 4,234 |
| Primary Freeway Traffic (I-880) | — | — | ±265,191 Cars Daily |
| Total Area Population (2-Mile Radius) | — | — | ±105,982 |
PARTNERING WITH STEELHEAD
Specialized Commercial Services Built on Trust, Insight, and Expert Advice
At Steelhead Real Estate Partners, we do more than just sign leases; we build long-term relationships based on deep local knowledge. We offer a full set of commercial real estate services to help you grow:
- Retail redevelopment and leasing consultant Expertise: We specialize in looking at commercial spaces with a fresh, modern eye. We help landlords and business owners with the best layout setups, attractive storefront designs, and matching neighboring stores to make the property more inviting and boost overall sales.
- Real estate tenant representation: Expanding your business requires an advocate who knows the local market. We represent regional and national brands, negotiating fair leases that protect your profits, lower your risk, and give you the space you need to grow.
- Shopping Center Investment Sales: We understand property values and how shopping centers are bought and sold. Because we know the financial side of buying and selling commercial properties, we bring deep business insight to your lease negotiations that traditional agents can’t match.
FAQ
Yes. With direct ramps onto Interstate 880 and plenty of parking right outside, Southland Mall is highly convenient for delivery drivers (like DoorDash and UberEats), quick customer pick-ups, and rideshare users.
We offer spaces in several conditions. You can choose a second-generation restaurant space that already has plumbing, kitchen setup, or ventilation, or a clean, empty retail space that is ready for your unique branding.
Because every business has different space needs, we customize our lease offers. Reach out to our team to get current pricing, discuss money for store updates, and set up a private tour of the spaces.
CONTACT & INQUIRY FOOTER
Let’s Discuss Your Space Needs.
Our team is ready to provide custom neighborhood reports, detailed floor plans, and expert advice to help you decide if Southland Mall is the right home for your business.
- Office Address: Steelhead Real Estate Partners | Northern California Commercial Division
- Inquiries: Connect with our Advisory Team
- Direct Consultations: Available upon request for qualified retail, service, and restaurant owners.
Disclaimer: The information on this page comes from sources we believe are reliable. However, Steelhead Real Estate Partners does not guarantee its complete accuracy. We recommend that prospective tenants do their own research and review before signing.
Steelhead Real Estate Partners has demonstrated success developing and seamlessly executing plans for office, industrial, retail, mixed use, apartment, shopping center and multifamily properties also partnered with KWP real estate
