Turn-Key Automotive Business
For Sale
$1,800,000
1225 Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO 80204
Established automotive business near Empower Field, Denver, with growth potential.
Property Size4,001 SF
Lot Size0.24 Acres
Price / SF$449.89
Days on Market510
Property Features for 1225 Federal Boulevard
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,001 SF
Lot size
0.24 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$21,574
Amenities
220 Volts
440 Volts
Asphalt
Building Details
Year Built
1975
Listing Agency:
LAWANSON REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
(720) 231-3691
Listed By:
NORMA LAWANSON · License #100067462
Source:
Corcoran
Added: Apr 2, 2025
Changed: Aug 9
Last Checked: Aug 9 at 8:08PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This commercial property presents a turn-key automotive business opportunity located in Denver, near Empower Field. The property has been operating as Bronco Muffler Automotive for over 10 years and has an established clientele. The business comes fully equipped with machinery, inventory, systems, and four staff members. New owners have the option to be hands-on or absentee. The current owner utilizes four of the five bays, leaving room for expansion. The property is zoned Mixed Use (E-MX-3). The property size is 4,001 square feet.
Key Highlights
- Turn‑key automotive business opportunity with established clientele
- High‑traffic location near Empower Field (Bronco's Stadium)
- Fully equipped with machinery, inventory, and systems
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
$54,769
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
3.04%
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%
$1,095,380
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$782,414
$782.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$608,544
$608.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,001 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
$82.1K $20.52/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$0.96/SF
EGI
$78.2K $19.56/SF
− OpEx
−$23.5K −$5.87/SF
NOI
$54.8K $13.69/SF
Area
Denver, CO
Vacancy
4.70%
Lease Rate
$20.52 /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%
$1,095,380
Cap Rate 7%
$782,414
Cap Rate 9%
$608,544
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$782.4K
$684.6K – $912.8K
NOI $54,769 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.04%
Second Best
Industrial
$485.5K
$424.8K – $566.4K
NOI $33,982 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.89%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.27M
$1.11M – $1.49M
NOI $89,156 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.95%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
756
Businesses Nearby
92k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 51%
Groceries 31%
Dining 17%
Electronics 1%
Lowe's Market
Groceries
29,015 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Corner Store
Shops & Services
12,029 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Santiago's
Dining
9,696 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Conoco
Shops & Services
8,200 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Conoco
Shops & Services
8,165 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Demographics for 80204, CO
35,269
Population
18,378
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
51%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
5.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,413
Density / Sq Mi
$79,265
Median Household Income
$58,860
Median Earnings
$1,724
Median Rent
$579,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Denver, CO
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Established automotive business near Empower Field, Denver, with growth potential.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 1225 Federal Boulevard Denver, CO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turn‑key automotive business opportunity with established clientele; High‑traffic location near Empower Field (Bronco's Stadium); Fully equipped with machinery, inventory, and systems
