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Automotive Service Garage

10651-57 S Buffalo Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617

For Sale
New
$429,000

Upstairs watchman’s living quarters are included with the automotive garage.

Property Size4,000 SF
Price / SF$107.25
Days on Market3

Property Features for 10651-57 S Buffalo Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,000 SF
Property subtype COMMERCIAL

Site & Location

Neighborhood East Side
Outdoor Storage Yes

Additional Details

Automotive Uses auto repair
Real Estate Included Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $12,241

Amenities

16 foot ceilings
overhead doors
3 driveways
watchman's living quarters

Building Details

Building Size 4,000 SF
Year Built 1979
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Grinker & Garcia Real Estate
Listed By: Rigoberto Garcia · License IL #471018167
Source: Dawnmckennagroup
Added: Nov 10 Changed: Nov 12 Last Checked: Nov 12 at 2:33PM

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Investment Insights

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This 4,000-square-foot automotive garage was built in 1979 and previously operated as an auto body repair shop. The building has 16-foot ceilings, three driveways, and upstairs living quarters for a watchman. The garage can accommodate about eight vehicles indoors, with space for another 20 on the side lot and behind the building.

The property is located on S Buffalo Avenue in Chicago’s South East Side.

Key Highlights

  • 4,000‑square‑foot automotive garage built in 1979
  • 16‑foot ceilings and three driveways
  • Capacity for about 8 vehicles indoors and another 20 on the side lot and rear area

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$25,084
Cap Rate
5.85%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$501,680 $501.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$358,343 $358.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$278,711 $278.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,000 SF
Gross rent
$37.7K $9.43/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.9K −$0.47/SF
EGI
$35.8K $8.96/SF
− OpEx
−$10.8K −$2.69/SF
NOI
$25.1K $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 Rate 5%
$501,680
Cap Rate 7%
$358,343
Cap Rate 9%
$278,711

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$790.6K
$691.7K – $922.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,339 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.90%
Second Best
Industrial
$358.3K
$313.6K – $418.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,084 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.85%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.89M
$1.65M – $2.20M (±1% cap)
NOI $132,019 @ 7.0% cap
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Electrical Service Real Estate Agency Law Firm Skin Care Clinic Computer & Electronic Repair

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

430
Businesses Nearby
21k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 55% Dining 33% Electronics 12%
AutoZone Shops & Services
4,942 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Los Tres Amigos Dining
4,511 visits/mo 0.2 miles
U.S. Bank Shops & Services
4,355 visits/mo 0.2 miles
El Charro Dining
2,305 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Old National Bank Shops & Services
1,707 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 60617, IL

77,270
Population
35,031
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
82%
High-School Grad
13.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,640
Density / Sq Mi
$51,237
Median Household Income
$36,926
Median Earnings
$1,010
Median Rent
$168,200
Median Home Value

Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Auto shops in Chicago, IL

$214 Jul
$211 Aug
$166 Sep
$160 Oct

Properties on Market for Auto shops in Chicago

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Chicago, IL

9.1% 2019
9.2% 2020
8.8% 2021
8.1% 2022
7% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.4% 2025

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Windy City Road Service, LLC — 7613 Calumet Ave, Chicago, IN 46324
  • Hernandez Cash For Junk Cars & Towing Service — 10917 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, United States
  • Ortega Complete Auto Repair and Tires Corp. — 10657 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
  • Adelman's Truck Parts — 3033 E 106th St, Chicago, IL 60617
  • Raul's Complete Auto Service — 10558 S Ave N, Chicago, IL 60617

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Upstairs watchman’s living quarters are included with the automotive garage.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 10651-57 S Buffalo Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $429,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,000‑square‑foot automotive garage built in 1979; 16‑foot ceilings and three driveways; Capacity for about 8 vehicles indoors and another 20 on the side lot and rear area
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