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Automotive Redevelopment Site

1251 N Main St Ann Arbor, MI 48103

1251 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
$1,600,000
For Sale
$1,600,000

Redevelopment-ready parcel with current auto body/collision shop use and by-right self-storage development permitted.

Property Size4,000 SF
Lot Size1.10 Acres
Price / SF$400
Days on Market693

Property Features for 1251 N Main St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,000 SF
Lot size
1.10 Acres
Property subtype
Industrial

Building Details

Year Built
1956
Listing agency Signature Associates - Southfield
Listed by Drake Filippis · License #6505240607
Source Cpix.resimplifi
Added: Aug 29, 2024 Updated: Jul 22 at 1:09AM Checked: Jul 22 at 2:17AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property is a redevelopment-ready site that can support its current use as an auto body or collision shop. The seller indicates the parcel is suitable for redevelopment and also available for self-storage development by right.

The offering is presented as a flexible option for parties looking to either continue the existing automotive operation or pursue conversion to self storage through by-right entitlement.

For buyers evaluating the site’s redevelopment path, the listing highlights by-right self-storage development as the primary alternative use, with the existing automotive use remaining in place for the current configuration.

Key Highlights

  • 1.1‑acre parcel with current auto body/collision shop use
  • By‑right self‑storage development permitted
  • Property includes a building built in 1956

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $72.0k $18.00
− Vacancy −$4.3k −$1.08
EGI $67.7k $16.92
− OpEx −$20.3k −$5.08
NOI $47.4k $11.84
4,000 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 6.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$676.8K
$592.2K – $789.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $47,376 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.96%
Second Best
Self Storage
$488.4K
$427.4K – $569.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,188 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.14%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$883.4K
$773.0K – $1.03M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,839 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.86%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Hawkins Auto Body Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Building Supply Restaurant Real Estate Agency Big Box & Wholesale Store Dental Office Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Pharmacy Nail Salon HVAC Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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FAQs

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Redevelopment-ready parcel with current auto body/collision shop use and by-right self-storage development permitted.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 1251 N Main St Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1.1‑acre parcel with current auto body/collision shop use; By‑right self‑storage development permitted; Property includes a building built in 1956
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