Automotive Body Shop with Corner
630 YALE Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081
For Sale
$1,250,000
COMMERCIAL - SWARTHMORE, PA
Property Size5,000 SF
Lot Size0.34 Acres
Price / SF$250
Days on Market257
Property Features for 630 YALE Avenue
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 0.34 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Annual Amount
- 11113
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Town & Country
(610) 675-7100
Listed By:
Susan R Lindsey · License #RS140491A
(610) 357-4190
Added: Nov 10, 2025
Changed: Jun 9
Last Checked: Jul 25 at 1:06AM
MLS# PADE2103560
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property at 630 Yale Avenue is a fenced, flat corner lot improved by an automotive body shop. The enclosed building includes approximately 5,000 +/- square feet of space and is built with steel beam construction and elevated ceilings. Improvements feature an office, a powder room, and both double and single garage door openings, along with a small basement area. The second floor has an additional powder room and two rooms.
The lot was just approved for residential use by the Borough of Swarthmore and supports up to 8 residential units. The only approved uses are a body shop or residential, giving the site flexibility for either continued automotive use or conversion. Rear access is available from Rutgers Avenue, and the property is located within about two blocks of the train, town, and Swarthmore College, with convenience to major roads, medical facilities, and shopping.
For automotive operators, the existing body shop layout with enclosed space, garage door access, and parking for cars or trucks can support day-to-day operations. For residential developers, the borough approval for a limited number of units on a corner site provides a clear framework for planning. Either way, the approved-use constraint of body shop or residential should be considered early in underwriting and design.
The lot was just approved for residential use by the Borough of Swarthmore and supports up to 8 residential units. The only approved uses are a body shop or residential, giving the site flexibility for either continued automotive use or conversion. Rear access is available from Rutgers Avenue, and the property is located within about two blocks of the train, town, and Swarthmore College, with convenience to major roads, medical facilities, and shopping.
For automotive operators, the existing body shop layout with enclosed space, garage door access, and parking for cars or trucks can support day-to-day operations. For residential developers, the borough approval for a limited number of units on a corner site provides a clear framework for planning. Either way, the approved-use constraint of body shop or residential should be considered early in underwriting and design.
Key Highlights
- 15,000 SF flat corner lot; Borough of Swarthmore just approved residential use.
- Approved for development of up to 8 residential units, within 2 blocks of the train, town, and Swarthmore College.
- Current use: body shop; can remain, with 5,000+/- SF of enclosed building space and ample parking for cars or trucks.
Financial Insights For Retail
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 | $75.0k | $15.00 |
| − Vacancy | −$4.9k | −$0.98 |
| EGI | $70.1k | $14.03 |
| − OpEx | −$21.0k | −$4.21 |
| NOI | $49.1k | $9.82 |
5,000 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$701.3K
$613.6K – $818.1K
NOI $49,088 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.93%
Second Best
Industrial
$433.2K
$379.1K – $505.5K
NOI $30,327 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.43%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.52M
$1.33M – $1.77M
NOI $106,116 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.49%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Umoja Park
Park
Swarthmore Collision Center
Auto Repair Shop
Similar Off Market Nearby
- King's Automotive Inc. — 645 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- 3 Jays discount tire and auto — PA-320 &, Fairview Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- Competition Auto — 700 Morton Ave, Folsom, PA 19033
- Paul Campanella's Auto Centers — 724 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- 4 CS AUTO REPAIR LLC — 1036 Dougherty Dr, Swarthmore, PA 19081
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Existing body shop with approval for up to 8 residential units on a flat corner lot near Swarthmore.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 630 YALE Avenue Swarthmore, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 15,000 SF flat corner lot; Borough of Swarthmore just approved residential use.; Approved for development of up to 8 residential units, within 2 blocks of the train, town, and Swarthmore College.; Current use: body shop; can remain, with 5,000+/- SF of enclosed building space and ample parking for cars or trucks.
