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Two-Bay Auto Repair Shop
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$799,999

10 Riverside St, Lowell, MA 01854

The operating garage includes vehicle lifts and certification for Massachusetts and federal emissions repair.

Property Size1,424 SF
Price / SF$561.80
Days on Market2

Property Features for 10 Riverside St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,424 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Road Access Yes
Service Bays 2

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $5,510

Building Details

Building Size 1,424 SF
Year Built 1940
Listed By: Sam Meas
Source: Elliman
Added: Sep 26 Last Checked: Sep 26 at 2:39PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,424-square-foot auto repair property is offered with its operating business. The garage has two service bays and two lifts, with tools, fixtures, equipment, and inventory in place. Its capabilities cover gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles, from routine maintenance to diagnostics and repair. The facility is certified for emissions repair at both the Massachusetts and federal levels, and the business has served the area since 1980.

The building dates to 1940 and occupies the corner of Riverside Street (Route 110) and Mammoth Road in Lowell. The business serves customers from the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. Operations are led by an ASE Certified Master Technician with more than 50 years of experience, alongside a team of certified technicians.

Key Highlights

  • 1,424‑square‑foot auto repair facility
  • Two service bays and two lifts
  • Includes the operating business, equipment, tools, fixtures, and inventory

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
$23,487
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
2.94%
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%
$469,740 $469.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$335,529 $335.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$260,967 $261.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,424 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
$35.9K $25.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$1.64/SF
EGI
$33.6K $23.56/SF
− OpEx
−$10.1K −$7.07/SF
NOI
$23.5K $16.49/SF
Area
Lowell, MA
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$25.20 /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%
$469,740
Cap Rate 7%
$335,529
Cap Rate 9%
$260,967

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$335.5K
$293.6K – $391.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,487 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.94%
Second Best
Industrial
$116.5K
$101.9K – $135.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $8,152 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.02%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$501.2K
$438.6K – $584.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,084 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.39%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

S.W.A.T. Automotive Services ... Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Skin Care Clinic Accounting Firm

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

2
Service bays
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,103
Businesses Nearby
74k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 57% Shops & Services 43%
McDonald's Dining
30,261 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Shell Shops & Services
15,905 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
8,593 visits/mo 0.4 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
8,457 visits/mo 0.1 miles
TD Bank Shops & Services
7,490 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 01854, MA

29,561
Population
10,960
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
4.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,390
Density / Sq Mi
$70,397
Median Household Income
$39,216
Median Earnings
$1,477
Median Rent
$360,500
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - The operating garage includes vehicle lifts and certification for Massachusetts and federal emissions repair.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 10 Riverside St Lowell, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,424‑square‑foot auto repair facility; Two service bays and two lifts; Includes the operating business, equipment, tools, fixtures, and inventory
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