Auto Service Building with
For Sale
$2,885,000
17593 E NASSAU COMMONS Boulevard, Lewes, DE 19958
Commercial Sale, LEWES, DE
Property Size10,000 SF
Lot Size0.98 Acres
Price / SF$288.50
Days on Market17
Property Features for 17593 E NASSAU COMMONS Boulevard
General Information
Property type
Other
Property subtype
Retail
Parking
32
Parking features
Parking Lot
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Elementary school district
CAPE HENLOPEN
Middle school district
CAPE HENLOPEN
High school district
CAPE HENLOPEN
Standard status
Active
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
2452
Utilities
Heating system
Heat Pump (Heating), Electric (Heating), Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
2020
Number of units
2
Building materials
Corrugated Siding
Listing Agency:
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(302) 227-2541
Listed By:
BILL CULLIN · License #RS0018675
(302) 841-7147
Added: Aug 8
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 24 at 2:06AM
MLS# DESU2117924
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 10,000-square-foot commercial building was completed in 2020 and is designed for automotive service or related operations. The fully heated and insulated steel-frame structure includes six overhead doors, a 2,160-square-foot showroom, and a separate office area of equal size above the showroom. Central air, forced-air and heat-pump systems, electric heat, a shop compressor, and a paved parking lot are also included.
The property occupies 0.98 acres at 17593 E Nassau Commons Boulevard in Lewes, Delaware, within Nassau Commons. A tenant currently operates a classic auto sales and service business at the property. The auto lifts and front-end alignment machine belong to the tenant and are excluded from the sale. The upper office area may be offered separately for rent.
The property occupies 0.98 acres at 17593 E Nassau Commons Boulevard in Lewes, Delaware, within Nassau Commons. A tenant currently operates a classic auto sales and service business at the property. The auto lifts and front-end alignment machine belong to the tenant and are excluded from the sale. The upper office area may be offered separately for rent.
Key Highlights
- 10,000‑square‑foot building on a 0.98‑acre site
- Six 20' x 18' overhead doors for service access
- 2,160‑square‑foot showroom with equal‑size office space above
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
$93,288
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
3.23%
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%
$1,865,760
$1.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,332,686
$1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,036,533
$1.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 10,000 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
$156.0K $15.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$12.5K −$1.25/SF
EGI
$143.5K $14.35/SF
− OpEx
−$50.2K −$5.02/SF
NOI
$93.3K $9.33/SF
Area
Sussex County, DE
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$15.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
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%
$1,865,760
Cap Rate 7%
$1,332,686
Cap Rate 9%
$1,036,533
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Flex RnD
$1.33M
$1.17M – $1.55M
NOI $93,288 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.23%
Second Best
Retail
$1.28M
$1.12M – $1.49M
NOI $89,645 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.11%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.75M
$2.40M – $3.21M
NOI $192,360 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.67%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
Single-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
400
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 19958, DE
27,911
Population
19,410
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
61
Median Age
49%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
47.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
590
Density / Sq Mi
$91,445
Median Household Income
$49,124
Median Earnings
$1,654
Median Rent
$488,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Heated commercial facility with overhead doors, a customer-facing showroom, and dedicated office space above.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 17593 E NASSAU COMMONS Boulevard Lewes, DE.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,885,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 10,000‑square‑foot building on a 0.98‑acre site; Six 20' x 18' overhead doors for service access; 2,160‑square‑foot showroom with equal‑size office space above
