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Auto Shop Building with Overhead Doors
For Sale
$250,000
Pending

13536 Morse Street, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

COMMERCIAL - Cedar Lake, IN

Property Size2,506 SF
Lot Size0.22 Acres
Days on Market51

Property Features for 13536 Morse Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Parking 10
Security features Security System
Interior features High Ceilings
Subdivision Woodland Shores Add
Lot features Corner Lot
Directions I-65 to SR 55 south, west on 133rd Ave, south on Morse St to property at 13536 Morse St, Cedar Lake.
Standard status Pending
APN 451526179049000043
Size 2,506 SF
Lot size 0.22 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description WOODLAND SHORES ADD. OUTLOT D & PT. OF OUTLOT A LY'NG N. OF OUTLOT D
Tax Annual Amount 2397
Legal Description WOODLAND SHORES ADD. OUTLOT D & PT. OF OUTLOT A LY'NG N. OF OUTLOT D

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas, Forced Air
Water source Well

Amenities

open-concept layout
two 9-foot overhead doors
generous workspace
customer waiting area
dedicated office space

Building Details

Year built 1967
Listing Agency: McColly Real Estate
Listed By: Anthony Christopher · License #RB22001074
Added: Jun 12 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 3:06AM
MLS# 840721

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This auto shop building is currently leased to a tint and vehicle customization business. The open-concept layout includes generous workspace and a customer waiting area, along with dedicated office space. The property has high ceilings and two 9-foot overhead doors, supported by natural gas forced-air heating.

Set on a 0.22-acre lot at 13536 Morse Street in Cedar Lake, Indiana (Lake County), the building totals 2,506 square feet. Ample parking supports customer access for service and customization activities.

Site services include a well water source and public sewer. Built in 1967, the facility is set up for vehicle service, customization, and related commercial uses.

Key Highlights

  • Currently leased to a tint and vehicle customization business
  • Two 9‑foot overhead doors
  • Open‑concept workspace plus customer waiting area

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 $22.0k $8.76
− Vacancy −$1.2k −$0.47
EGI $20.8k $8.29
− OpEx −$6.2k −$2.49
NOI $14.5k $5.80
2,506 SF · lease $8.76/SF/yr · vacancy 5.39% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$454.1K
$397.4K – $529.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,788 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.72%
Second Best
Retail
$345.0K
$301.9K – $402.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,149 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.66%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$699.6K
$612.1K – $816.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,970 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.59%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Real Estate Agency Restaurant Big Box & Wholesale Store HVAC Service Auto Parts Store

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

72
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 46303, IN

17,028
Population
6,922
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
28.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
591
Density / Sq Mi
$78,659
Median Household Income
$43,217
Median Earnings
$1,197
Median Rent
$271,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Currently leased tint and vehicle customization business with two 9-foot overhead doors and dedicated office space.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 13536 Morse Street Cedar Lake, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Currently leased to a tint and vehicle customization business; Two 9‑foot overhead doors; Open‑concept workspace plus customer waiting area
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