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Automotive Repair Facility with Storage Yard
For Sale
$849,900

9540 S Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Commercial Sale, Chicago, IL

Property Size12,000 SF
Lot Size0.97 Acres
Price / SF$70.83
Days on Market48

Property Features for 9540 S Vincennes Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Retail
Zoning COMMR
Directions I-90/94 to 95th St exit. West on 95th St, left on Vincennes Ave to property.
Subdivision CHI - Washington Heights
Standard status Active
APN 25082010190000
Lot size 0.97 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2023
Tax Annual Amount 54104

Utilities

Cooling system Other (Cooling), Window Unit(s)

Amenities

3 trailer docks
3 drive-in doors
high ceilings (17+ft)
large amount of storage
lunchroom
conference room
private and public restrooms

Building Details

Year built 1955
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 4
Building materials Brick, Concrete, Steel Siding, Wood
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Preferred Rlty · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Anthony Meier · License #471018883
Added: Jul 13 Changed: Aug 20 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 8:06PM
MLS# 12703284

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multi-building automotive property occupies a 0.97-acre corner lot and includes approximately 12,000+ SF of operating body and repair space. The improvements provide a large repair shop, substantial storage, a lunchroom, conference room, and private and public restrooms. Interior and exterior vehicle storage are supported by a secured fenced yard, while construction includes brick, concrete, steel siding, and wood elements.

The facility includes 3 trailer docks and 3 drive-in doors, with ceilings measuring 17+ ft. Approximately 35 parking spaces are provided, including 8-30 indoor spaces and an additional 12-18 outdoor spaces. The property was built in 1955 and offers expressway access and public transportation nearby.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 12,000+ SF automotive body and repair facility
  • 0.97‑acre corner lot with a secured fenced vehicle‑storage yard
  • 3 trailer docks and 3 drive‑in doors

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
$75,251
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
8.85%
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%
$1,505,020 $1.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,075,014 $1.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$836,122 $836.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 12,000 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
$113.2K $9.43/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.7K −$0.47/SF
EGI
$107.5K $8.96/SF
− OpEx
−$32.3K −$2.69/SF
NOI
$75.3K $6.27/SF
Area
Chicago, IL
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$9.43 /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%
$1,505,020
Cap Rate 7%
$1,075,014
Cap Rate 9%
$836,122

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$2.37M
$2.08M – $2.77M (±1% cap)
NOI $166,018 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.53%
Second Best
Warehouse
$1.30M
$1.14M – $1.51M (±1% cap)
NOI $90,896 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.69%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$5.66M
$4.95M – $6.60M (±1% cap)
NOI $396,058 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 46.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Winston Auto Rebuilders ... Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Dental Office Skin Care Clinic

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

17 ft
Clear height
3
Dock-high doors
3
Drive-in doors
Single-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Fenced yard
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

707
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 60643, IL

47,831
Population
19,541
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
7.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,464
Density / Sq Mi
$83,015
Median Household Income
$53,155
Median Earnings
$1,359
Median Rent
$233,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Chicago, IL

4.9% 2019
5.4% 2020
4% 2021
3.3% 2022
4.5% 2023
4.5% 2024
4.7% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Multi-building automotive property with secured vehicle storage, repair areas, loading access, and office-support spaces.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 9540 S Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $849,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 12,000+ SF automotive body and repair facility; 0.97‑acre corner lot with a secured fenced vehicle‑storage yard; 3 trailer docks and 3 drive‑in doors
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