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    1450 S AUTO MALL Dr, St George, UT 84770

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    $17,300,000

    COMMERCIAL - St George, UT

    Property size:
    59,488 SF
    Lot size:
    3.62 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $290/SF
    Added:
    Mar 30, 2026
    Days on Market:
    49
    Last Refresh:
    May 17 at 6:06 pm

    Property Features for 1450 S AUTO MALL Dr

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    SG-5-2-31-3337
    Size
    59,488 SF
    Lot size
    3.62 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    58399

    Building Details

    Year built
    1978
    Floors in Building
    2

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    ROD E PACKER

    Listing agent ROD E PACKER

    Listing office KW Ascend Keller Williams Realty 308 W Tabernacle St, St George, UT

    Listing date Mar 30, 2026

    MLS# 26-270747

    Copyright © 2026 Washington County Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • 101‑room hotel and restaurant with high visibility and freeway exposure from I‑15.
    • Located on 3.62 acres including a courtyard area and outdoor pool.
    • Includes a restaurant space.
    • Poolside fitness center and gym.
    • All rooms have interior corridor access and patio doors to the pool/courtyard (ground level) or private deck (upper level).
    • Located near Exit 6.

    Overview

    This property, formerly The Desert Garden Inn and Magleby's Restaurant, is a 101-room hotel and restaurant in receivership. The 3.62-acre site includes the hotel, restaurant, courtyard, and outdoor pool. The property is undergoing major renovation, updates, and capital improvements. All rooms are accessed from interior corridors, with additional patio doors to the pool and courtyard; ground-level rooms have access to the pool, while upper-level rooms feature private decks. Poolside amenities include a fitness center and gym. The hotel has high visibility and freeway exposure from I-15 and is located near Exit 6. The building size is 59488 square feet. Buyer will be responsible for completing the renovation. All offers are subject to approval of the Receivership Court. The property is located in St George, UT.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Specialty Retail

    Conservative
    $12.74M
    NOI $1,146,697 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $16.38M
    NOI $1,146,697 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $22.93M
    NOI $1,146,697 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
         Calculated for Specialty Retail

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $1.55M $26.04
    − Vacancy −$20.1k −$0.34
    EGI $1.53M $25.70
    − OpEx −$382.2k −$6.43
    NOI $1.15M $19.28
    59,488 SF · lease $26.04/SF/yr · vacancy 1.30% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $16.38M
    $14.33M – $19.11M (±1% cap)
    NOI $1,146,697 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.63%
    Second Best
    Hotel Hospitality
    $6.54M
    $5.72M – $7.63M (±1% cap)
    NOI $457,760 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.65%
    Theoretical Best
    —
    —
    same as Best Use
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Hotels

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    St George
    County
    Washington
    State
    Utah
    Longitude
    -113.585053
    Latitude
    37.084261

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Hotel - 101-room hotel and restaurant in receivership, major renovation needed.
    Where is this hotel located?
    The property is located at 1450 S AUTO MALL Dr St George, UT.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $17,300,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 101‑room hotel and restaurant with high visibility and freeway exposure from I‑15.; Located on 3.62 acres including a courtyard area and outdoor pool.; Includes a restaurant space.
    (435) 680-2562
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    ROD E PACKER
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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