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Automotive Shop with Bay Doors
For Sale
$450,000

401 Eighth Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

COMMERCIAL - Lafayette, LA

Property Size3,700 SF
Lot Size0.29 Acres
Price / SF$121.62
Days on Market917

Property Features for 401 Eighth Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CH (Com Heavy)
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1
Parking 16
Parking features Parking Lot, Off Street, Garage
Security features Security System
Exterior features OH Door 16 - 20 Ft, Partially Fenced, Pole Sign
Fencing Partial
Subdivision Mccomb Addition
Lot features Additional Land Avail, Level
Directions From the Airport take Highway 90 North towards i-10. After Johnston Street it will be at the corner of the first street (Eighth Street) on the right.
Standard status Active
APN 6149916
Size 3,700 SF
Lot size 0.29 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description PARCEL I MCCOMB ADDITION (0.182 AC) PARCEL II MCCOMB ADDITION (0.112 AC) (2013-9882) (FKA P LOTS 7 8 9 10 BLK 35 MC
Legal Description PARCEL I MCCOMB ADDITION (0.182 AC) PARCEL II MCCOMB ADDITION (0.112 AC) (2013-9882) (FKA P LOTS 7 8 9 10 BLK 35 MC

Utilities

Heating system Wall Furnace
Cooling system Window Unit(s)
Water source Public

Amenities

office
bathroom
storage room
warehouse

Building Details

Floors in Building 2
Flooring type Concrete, Vinyl
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: Keaty Real Estate Team
Listed By: Tyler Albrecht · License #0995697749
Added: Jan 27, 2024 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 12:06PM
MLS# 24000803

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Automotive shop property including a main building and a separate white building, designed to support muffler and tire service operations. The main building is 70 by 30 feet (2,100 square feet) and includes five spacious bay doors, plus a 200-square-foot office with a bathroom and a 100-square-foot storage room. A second 40 by 40-foot (1,600 square feet) white building is included as well, with half of the space used as an office and the other half as a warehouse.

The property sits on a 0.29-acre lot with a partially fenced perimeter. Exterior features include a pole sign and an overhead (OH) door sized 16–20 feet. Parking is provided via a parking lot with off-street spaces and a garage. Public water service is available, and the building has a metal roof.

Interior finishes include concrete and vinyl flooring, with a wall furnace for heating and window unit(s) for cooling.

Key Highlights

  • 0.29‑acre lot with partially fenced perimeter
  • Main building: 70 by 30 feet (2,100 SF) with five bay doors
  • 200‑square‑foot office with bathroom in main building

Financial Insights For Industrial

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $26.2k $7.08
− Vacancy −$1.3k −$0.34
EGI $24.9k $6.74
− OpEx −$7.5k −$2.02
NOI $17.5k $4.72
3,700 SF · lease $7.08/SF/yr · vacancy 4.80% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$641.0K
$560.9K – $747.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,872 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.97%
Second Best
Industrial
$249.4K
$218.2K – $291.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,457 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.88%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$874.8K
$765.5K – $1.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,236 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.61%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Mr Muffler Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Catering Service Storage Facility

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

5
Service bays
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,848
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 70501, LA

28,721
Population
12,657
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
15.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,877
Density / Sq Mi
$31,723
Median Household Income
$25,281
Median Earnings
$867
Median Rent
$117,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Zoned CH (Com Heavy) automotive shop with multiple bay doors and a partially fenced yard.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 401 Eighth Street Lafayette, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.29‑acre lot with partially fenced perimeter; Main building: 70 by 30 feet (2,100 SF) with five bay doors; 200‑square‑foot office with bathroom in main building
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