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Automotive Sales and Service Property

1476 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

For Sale
New
$4,250,000

A single-story concrete facility occupies a commercial highway corridor with multiple access points.

Property Size21,096 SF
Lot Size3.55 Acres
Price / SF$201.46
Days on Market2

Property Features for 1476 Montgomery Hwy

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 21,096 SF
Total Parking Spaces 100
Lot size 3.55 Acres
Property subtype Retail
Occupancy 100%

Site & Location

Traffic Count 35,741 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Tenancy & Operations

Currently Operating Yes
Tenant in Place Yes
Current Tenants Vestavia Auto Plaza
Real Estate Included Yes

Additional Details

Automotive Uses dealership/vehicle sales, auto repair

Building Details

Building Size 21,096 SF
Year Built 1958
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Construction reinforced concrete
Tenancy Single
Listed By: Walter Kelley
Source: Acrerep
Added: Nov 6 Last Checked: Nov 6 at 2:41PM

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 Walter Kelley

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Investment Insights

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This 21,096-square-foot automotive property occupies 3.55 acres in Vestavia Hills. Built in 1958, the single-story building has reinforced concrete construction and is configured for automotive sales and service. Vestavia Auto Plaza has occupied the property since November 2021; any future repositioning remains subject to lease terms, zoning and municipal approvals.

The site fronts Montgomery Highway (US-31) for approximately 385 feet and records traffic counts of 35,741 vehicles per day. Two curb cuts, a dedicated turn lane and approximately 100 surface parking spaces serve the property. It is within Vestavia Hills city limits, along a commercial corridor in the Birmingham metropolitan area.

Key Highlights

  • 21,096‑square‑foot automotive sales and service building on 3.55 acres
  • Approximately 385 feet of frontage on Montgomery Highway (US‑31)
  • Traffic counts of 35,741 vehicles per day

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$294,611
Cap Rate
6.93%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$5,892,220 $5.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$4,208,729 $4.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$3,273,456 $3.3M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 21,096 SF
Gross rent
$438.0K $20.76/SF
− Vacancy
−$17.1K −$0.81/SF
EGI
$420.9K $19.95/SF
− OpEx
−$126.3K −$5.99/SF
NOI
$294.6K $13.97/SF
Area
Jefferson County, AL
Vacancy
3.90%
Lease Rate
$20.76 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$5,892,220
Cap Rate 7%
$4,208,729
Cap Rate 9%
$3,273,456

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$4.21M
$3.68M – $4.91M (±1% cap)
NOI $294,611 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.93%
Second Best
Industrial
$2.77M
$2.43M – $3.24M (±1% cap)
NOI $194,137 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.57%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$7.26M
$6.35M – $8.47M (±1% cap)
NOI $508,021 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.95%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Auto Parts Store Storage Facility Furniture & Home Goods Electrical Service HVAC Service

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

35,741 VPD
Traffic count
100%
Occupancy
Single-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

568
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 35216, AL

36,673
Population
16,333
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
13.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,821
Density / Sq Mi
$73,125
Median Household Income
$42,767
Median Earnings
$1,314
Median Rent
$376,200
Median Home Value

Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Automotive properties in Jefferson County, AL

$248 Jul
$210 Aug
$219 Sep
$219 Oct

Properties on Market for Automotive properties in Jefferson County

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Automotive property - A single-story concrete facility occupies a commercial highway corridor with multiple access points.
Where is this automotive property located?
The property is located at 1476 Montgomery Hwy Vestavia Hills, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 21,096‑square‑foot automotive sales and service building on 3.55 acres; Approximately 385 feet of frontage on Montgomery Highway (US‑31); Traffic counts of 35,741 vehicles per day
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