Automotive Repair and Rental
For Sale
$330,000
1467 Main Street, St Joseph, MI 49085
COMMERCIAL - St. Joseph, MI
Property Size1,175 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$280.85
Days on Market52
Property Features for 1467 Main Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Bathrooms
1
Full bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bathroom 1
Interior features
Broadband
Elementary school district
St. Joseph
Middle school district
St. Joseph
High school district
St. Joseph
Standard status
Active
APN
11-76-1650-0001-00-5
Size
1,175 SF
Lot size
0.14 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Description
LOTS 1 & 2 DUNCANS ADD TO CITY OF ST JOSEPH EXC E 60' THEREOF
Tax Annual Amount
2550
Legal Description
LOTS 1 & 2 DUNCANS ADD TO CITY OF ST JOSEPH EXC E 60' THEREOF
Utilities
Utilities
Cable Available
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
1950
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
1
Building materials
Wood Siding, Stone
Roof type
Rubber
Listing Agency:
Realty Executives Instant Equity · Realty Executives International
(269) 983-7721
Listed By:
Anthony F Clark
(616) 638-7185
Added: Jun 18
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 8 at 4:06AM
MLS# 26030451
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This for-sale automotive property is currently operated as Hardin's Auto Repair and Car Rental. The offering includes a functional setup for vehicle servicing and rental operations, with the flexibility to continue as a repair shop or be adapted for other commercial uses.
The property is located at 1467 Main Street in St. Joseph, Michigan, on the corner of Main Street at a highly active intersection. It is described as only a couple of blocks from downtown St. Joseph and within the area near the beaches.
For buyers seeking an established automotive business location, the site offers continuity for a repair and rental operator. For others evaluating commercial redevelopment, the current configuration supports auto-oriented uses while still allowing for alternative commercial concepts, subject to applicable approvals and permitting. At this size, it can be a practical option for an owner-operator or a purchaser looking for a single, purpose-ready site on a Main Street address.
The property is located at 1467 Main Street in St. Joseph, Michigan, on the corner of Main Street at a highly active intersection. It is described as only a couple of blocks from downtown St. Joseph and within the area near the beaches.
For buyers seeking an established automotive business location, the site offers continuity for a repair and rental operator. For others evaluating commercial redevelopment, the current configuration supports auto-oriented uses while still allowing for alternative commercial concepts, subject to applicable approvals and permitting. At this size, it can be a practical option for an owner-operator or a purchaser looking for a single, purpose-ready site on a Main Street address.
Key Highlights
- Currently operated as Hardin's Auto Repair and Car Rental
- Located on Main Street at a heavily traveled intersection in St Joseph, MI; a couple of blocks to downtown and the beaches
- Year built 1950 with wood siding and stone exterior materials
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
$12,198
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
3.70%
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%
$243,960
$244.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$174,257
$174.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$135,533
$135.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,175 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
$18.2K $15.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$764 −$0.65/SF
EGI
$17.4K $14.83/SF
− OpEx
−$5.2K −$4.45/SF
NOI
$12.2K $10.38/SF
Area
Berrien County, MI
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$15.48 /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%
$243,960
Cap Rate 7%
$174,257
Cap Rate 9%
$135,533
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$174.3K
$152.5K – $203.3K
NOI $12,198 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.70%
Second Best
Industrial
$75.0K
$65.6K – $87.5K
NOI $5,249 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.59%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$247.3K
$216.4K – $288.5K
NOI $17,308 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.24%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
876
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 49085, MI
24,047
Population
11,468
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
49%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
24.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
998
Density / Sq Mi
$101,763
Median Household Income
$58,316
Median Earnings
$1,099
Median Rent
$287,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Automotive property currently operating as an auto repair and car rental site on a Main Street corner.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 1467 Main Street St Joseph, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $330,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Currently operated as Hardin's Auto Repair and Car Rental; Located on Main Street at a heavily traveled intersection in St Joseph, MI; a couple of blocks to downtown and the beaches; Year built 1950 with wood siding and stone exterior materials
