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4-Bay Automotive Facility
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$275,000

13040 Harper Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213

Updated automotive property with customer parking, service areas, storage, office space, and highway-facing signage.

Property Size3,924 SF
Days on Market4

Property Features for 13040 Harper Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,924 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning Commercial

Site & Location

Fenced Yard Yes
Outdoor Storage Yes

Additional Details

Service Bays 4

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $3,028

Amenities

large lobby
private office
interior storage
exterior storage
hoists
high ceilings

Building Details

Building Size 3,924 SF
Year Built 1950
Listing Agency: Premier Property Services LLC
Listed By: James Bufalino · License #6501313711
Source: Thebrokeragehouse
Added: Aug 2 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 12:36PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Premier Property Services LLC

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial automotive facility includes 4 service bays, a spacious lobby, private office, interior and exterior storage, vehicle hoists, high ceilings, and garage doors. Customer parking is available in the front and along the side of the property, while a fenced rear yard provides additional secured outdoor space. Recent property improvements include exterior painting, roof work, electrical and plumbing updates, and replacement garage doors.

Located at 13040 Harper Avenue in Detroit, the property offers visibility from I-94 and supports prominent road-facing signage. The building was constructed in 1950 and is zoned Commercial. Its combination of service infrastructure, office and customer areas, parking, and secured yard space creates a functional setup for an automotive business.

Key Highlights

  • 4 service bays with vehicle hoists and high ceilings
  • Front and side parking areas for customer vehicles
  • Fenced rear yard for secured outdoor storage

Financial Insights For Industrial

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 $28.7k $7.32
− Vacancy −$1.5k −$0.37
EGI $27.3k $6.95
− OpEx −$8.2k −$2.08
NOI $19.1k $4.86
3,924 SF · lease $7.32/SF/yr · vacancy 5.08% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$690.5K
$604.2K – $805.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,332 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.58%
Second Best
Industrial
$272.6K
$238.6K – $318.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,085 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.94%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$865.6K
$757.4K – $1.01M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,595 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 22.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Frank's Auto Center Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Pharmacy

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

4
Service bays
Yes
Fenced yard

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

266
Businesses Nearby
15k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 90% Dining 10%
BP Shops & Services
7,591 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Citgo Shops & Services
6,008 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Tubby's Dining
1,570 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 48213, MI

19,088
Population
11,365
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
7%
College-Educated
82%
High-School Grad
6.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,937
Density / Sq Mi
$33,755
Median Household Income
$24,765
Median Earnings
$837
Median Rent
$52,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Detroit, MI

7.5% 2019
9.2% 2020
8.5% 2021
7.3% 2022
7.9% 2023
7% 2024
7% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Updated automotive property with customer parking, service areas, storage, office space, and highway-facing signage.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 13040 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $275,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4 service bays with vehicle hoists and high ceilings; Front and side parking areas for customer vehicles; Fenced rear yard for secured outdoor storage
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