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Automotive Service Shop
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$250,000

146 Main St, Newport, ME 04953

Automotive property with service equipment, included garage inventory, customer-area flexibility, and dedicated office and restroom facilities.

Property Size1,956 SF
Price / SF$127.81
Days on Market47

Property Features for 146 Main St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,956 SF

Additional Details

Business Included Yes

Amenities

restrooms
private office
large front room

Building Details

Year Built 1959
Listing Agency: Realty of Maine
Listed By: Joseph Simpson Ashlee Black
Source: Aroostookrealestate
Added: Sep 8 Changed: Oct 2 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 2:27PM

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Investment Insights

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Built in 1959, this 1,956-square-foot automotive property includes a service area, two restrooms, a private office, and a spacious front room that can support customer reception, retail, showroom, or convenience-oriented use. Garage inventory is included, along with two lifts, a one-year-old air compressor, tire mounter, tire balancer, dual waste oil burner with transfer pump, transmission jack, and cash register.

The property is located at 146 Main St in Newport, Maine, within a commercial setting. Gasoline was previously sold on-site, and the existing tank has been inspected annually. New spill buckets and any required approvals or updates are needed to restore fuel sales. The building can accommodate continued automotive service use or a revised commercial concept.

Key Highlights

  • 1,956‑square‑foot automotive property built in 1959
  • Two lifts, one‑year‑old air compressor, tire mounter, and tire balancer
  • Dual waste oil burner with transfer pump and transmission jack

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$16,365
Cap Rate
6.55%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$327,300 $327.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$233,786 $233.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$181,833 $181.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,956 SF
Gross rent
$28.2K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.8K −$2.45/SF
EGI
$23.4K $11.95/SF
− OpEx
−$7.0K −$3.59/SF
NOI
$16.4K $8.37/SF
Area
Penobscot County, ME
Vacancy
17.00%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$327,300
Cap Rate 7%
$233,786
Cap Rate 9%
$181,833

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$233.8K
$204.6K – $272.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,365 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.55%
Second Best
Industrial
$164.6K
$144.0K – $192.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,522 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.61%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$631.7K
$552.8K – $737.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,221 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.69%
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Current Use

Pray's Motel Hotel & Motel Prays Service Station Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Plumbing Service Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Garden Center Storage Facility

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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

220
Businesses Nearby
27k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 50% Dining 31% Home Improvements & Furnishings 19%
Aroma Joe's Dining
8,447 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Shell Shops & Services
6,989 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Aubuchon Hardware Home Improvements & Furnishings
5,192 visits/mo 0.5 miles
O'Reilly Auto Parts Shops & Services
2,685 visits/mo 0.5 miles
TD Bank Shops & Services
2,000 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 04953, ME

3,139
Population
1,830
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
29.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
106
Density / Sq Mi
$62,708
Median Household Income
$46,538
Median Earnings
$884
Median Rent
$213,400
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Automotive property with service equipment, included garage inventory, customer-area flexibility, and dedicated office and restroom facilities.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 146 Main St Newport, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,956‑square‑foot automotive property built in 1959; Two lifts, one‑year‑old air compressor, tire mounter, and tire balancer; Dual waste oil burner with transfer pump and transmission jack
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