Five-Bay Automotive Repair
For Sale
$550,000
6712 Main Street, Martins Creek, PA 18063
CommercialSale, Lower Mt Bethel Twp, PA
Property Size6,249 SF
Lot Size0.27 Acres
Price / SF$88.01
Days on Market515
Property Features for 6712 Main Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
MD-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDE
Parking features
On Street, Off Street, Driveway, Garage
Directions
From I-78 or Rt-22, take Rt-611 N. In Martins Creek, where Rt-611 turns right at the lights, continue straight 1 block on Main St. Property is on the left.
Subdivision
Lower Mt. Bethel
Standard status
Active
APN
H10NW1 9 1 0317
Size
6,249 SF
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
5973
Utilities
Sewer type
Septic Tank
Heating system
Electric (Heating), Oil
Cooling system
Wall Unit(s), Ductless
Water source
Public
Amenities
office
half bath
customer seating area
basement
storage
mini-split units
a/c unit
septic
well water
Building Details
Year built
1929
Building materials
Brick, Block, Masonry, Concrete, WoodSiding
Roof type
Flat
Listing Agency:
Howard Hanna TheFrederickGroup
(610) 398-0411
Listed By:
Carrie C. Ward · License #AB069092
(484) 347-2359
Added: Apr 1, 2025
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 28 at 8:06PM
MLS# 754486
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 6,249-square-foot automotive repair property occupies a 0.265-acre corner lot and includes five service bays, with two configured for drive-through access and doors sized for cars and trucks. The 1929 brick section contains two upper bays with lifts, an office and customer counter, seating area, half-bath, and basement mechanical and storage space. A two-story addition completed in 1971 provides three additional bays, two upper-level rooms, and rear entrances. Building systems include oil and electric heat, ductless mini-split units, office air conditioning, an exterior oil tank, septic service, and a flat roof resealed in January, 2025.
The property is located at 6712 Main Street in Lower Mt Bethel Twp, PA 18063, one block from Rt-611 in Martins Creek. Front and rear access connect the corner parcel to two separate roads. An existing underground gas tank is divided into 4,000 and 8,000 gallon sections. Additional equipment includes a Portable Generac 10,000EXL generator with hookup and a 2nd-floor office and parts-storage area.
The property is located at 6712 Main Street in Lower Mt Bethel Twp, PA 18063, one block from Rt-611 in Martins Creek. Front and rear access connect the corner parcel to two separate roads. An existing underground gas tank is divided into 4,000 and 8,000 gallon sections. Additional equipment includes a Portable Generac 10,000EXL generator with hookup and a 2nd-floor office and parts-storage area.
Key Highlights
- Five‑bay garage with car- and truck‑sized doors; 2 bays provide drive‑through access
- 6,249 square feet on a 0.265‑acre corner lot with access from two roads
- 1929 brick building with a 1971 two‑story addition
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
$48,397
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
8.80%
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%
$967,940
$967.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$691,386
$691.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$537,744
$537.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,249 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
$75.0K $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.8K −$0.94/SF
EGI
$69.1K $11.06/SF
− OpEx
−$20.7K −$3.32/SF
NOI
$48.4K $7.74/SF
Area
Northampton County, PA
Vacancy
7.80%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /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%
$967,940
Cap Rate 7%
$691,386
Cap Rate 9%
$537,744
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$926.0K
$810.2K – $1.08M
NOI $64,818 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.79%
Second Best
Retail
$691.4K
$605.0K – $806.6K
NOI $48,397 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.80%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.19M
$1.04M – $1.38M
NOI $82,967 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.08%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
5
Service bays
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
48
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 18063, PA
552
Population
165
Households
3.3
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
3%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
0.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,380
Density / Sq Mi
$61,964
Median Household Income
$790
Median Rent
$203,900
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 - Automotive facility with drive-through bays, service lifts, office space, and separate front and rear access.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 6712 Main Street Martins Creek, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five‑bay garage with car- and truck‑sized doors; 2 bays provide drive‑through access; 6,249 square feet on a 0.265‑acre corner lot with access from two roads; 1929 brick building with a 1971 two‑story addition
