Auto Shop with Service
New
For Sale
$860,000
15524 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530
COMMERCIAL - Maxatawny Twp, PA
Property Size3,160 SF
Lot Size0.47 Acres
Price / SF$272.15
Days on Market2
Property Features for 15524 Kutztown Road
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Parking features
Off Street, Parking Lot
Elementary school district
Kutztown
Middle school district
Kutztown
High school district
Kutztown
Directions
Rt 222S toward Kutztown, property on left about 1/4 mile past Premise Maid Candies.
Subdivision
Maxatawny
Standard status
Active
APN
5464-00-04-4535
Size
3,160 SF
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
7857
Utilities
Sewer type
Septic Tank
Heating system
Natural Gas
Cooling system
Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Water source
Well
Amenities
professional offices
on-site storage
private owner's apartment
guest quarters
Building Details
Year built
1990
Building materials
Block, Frame, Masonry, Concrete
Listing Agency:
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
(610) 766-7200
Listed By:
Robert Inselmann · License #AB066154
(610) 751-3209
Added: Aug 5
Last Checked: Aug 6 at 5:06PM
MLS# 782150
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 3,160-square-foot auto shop was built in 1990 and is currently operating as a European auto dealership. The property includes service bays, professional office areas, on-site storage, inventory and customer parking, a private owner’s apartment, and guest quarters. Construction incorporates block, frame, masonry, and concrete materials. Natural gas heat is supplemented by ceiling fans, window units, and wall-mounted cooling units.
The 0.47-acre property is located at 15524 Kutztown Road in Maxatawny Twp, Pennsylvania, along Route 222. The site is described as minutes from I-78, Routes 100, and 22. It is served by a well and septic tank and includes both off-street parking and a parking lot. The property is zoned for a variety of commercial uses, providing flexibility for business operations.
The 0.47-acre property is located at 15524 Kutztown Road in Maxatawny Twp, Pennsylvania, along Route 222. The site is described as minutes from I-78, Routes 100, and 22. It is served by a well and septic tank and includes both off-street parking and a parking lot. The property is zoned for a variety of commercial uses, providing flexibility for business operations.
Key Highlights
- 3,160 square feet of auto shop and dealership space
- Service bays, professional offices, and on‑site storage
- Private owner’s apartment plus guest quarters
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$32,041
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.73%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$640,820
$640.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$457,729
$457.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$356,011
$356.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,160 SF
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.
Gross rent
$47.8K $15.12/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.0K −$0.64/SF
EGI
$45.8K $14.48/SF
− OpEx
−$13.7K −$4.35/SF
NOI
$32.0K $10.14/SF
Area
Berks County, PA
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$15.12 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$640,820
Cap Rate 7%
$457,729
Cap Rate 9%
$356,011
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$457.7K
$400.5K – $534.0K
NOI $32,041 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.73%
Second Best
Industrial
$263.4K
$230.5K – $307.3K
NOI $18,438 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.14%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$518.7K
$453.9K – $605.2K
NOI $36,312 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.22%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
37
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 19530, PA
14,830
Population
4,921
Households
3
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
34%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
54.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
272
Density / Sq Mi
$74,138
Median Household Income
$20,122
Median Earnings
$1,158
Median Rent
$265,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Commercial property with offices, storage, customer parking, and separate residential quarters.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 15524 Kutztown Road Kutztown, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $860,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,160 square feet of auto shop and dealership space; Service bays, professional offices, and on‑site storage; Private owner’s apartment plus guest quarters
