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Auto Shop with Fenced Yard
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$1,399,900

1610 W WISCONSIN Avenue, Appleton, WI 54914

COMMERCIAL - APPLETON, WI

Property Size9,900 SF
Lot Size1.30 Acres
Price / SF$141.40
Days on Market180

Property Features for 1610 W WISCONSIN Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Commercial / Business
Parking features On Street
Elementary school district Appleton Area
Middle school district Appleton Area
High school district Appleton Area
Directions I-41 to Exit Hwy 96/Wisconsin Ave. North side, just past N. Douglas St
Standard status Active
APN 31-5-9538-02
Lot size 1.30 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 9201

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Varies by Unit (Heating), Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Amenities

interior show room
walk up storage area
14-foot overhead doors
3-phase power
salt shed

Building Details

Year built 1948
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Aluminum Siding, Block, Concrete, Glass, Steel Frame
Listing Agency: Century 21 Affiliated · Century 21 Real Estate
Listed By: Keith D. Sippel · License #91937810
Added: Feb 20 Changed: Aug 18 Last Checked: Aug 19 at 2:06PM
MLS# 50321692

Copyright © 2026 Realtor Association of Northeast Wisconsin. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 9,900-square-foot automotive facility includes a showroom, approximately 4,800 square feet of shop area, walk-up storage, and an exterior concrete area enclosed by fencing. The shop includes 14-foot overhead doors, 3-phase power, six car lifts, and a wash bay. A paint booth was previously installed. The property also includes a fenced yard secured by two powered gates, along with on-street parking. Construction incorporates aluminum siding, block, concrete, glass, and a steel frame, with forced-air heating, central air, public water, and public sewer.

Located at 1610 W Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton, the property has frontage on three streets, including N. Wisconsin Avenue. The site encompasses 1.3 acres, and the building was constructed in 1948. Commercial / Business zoning supports its established commercial setting.

Key Highlights

  • 9,900 sq ft of main floor space with approximately 4,800 square feet of shop area
  • 14‑foot overhead doors, 3‑phase power, six car lifts, and a wash bay
  • 1.3‑acre site with frontage on three streets, including N. Wisconsin Avenue

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
$127,977
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
9.14%
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%
$2,559,540 $2.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,828,243 $1.8M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,421,967 $1.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 9,900 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
$187.7K $18.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.9K −$0.49/SF
EGI
$182.8K $18.47/SF
− OpEx
−$54.8K −$5.54/SF
NOI
$128.0K $12.93/SF
Area
Outagamie County, WI
Vacancy
2.60%
Lease Rate
$18.96 /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%
$2,559,540
Cap Rate 7%
$1,828,243
Cap Rate 9%
$1,421,967

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.83M
$1.60M – $2.13M (±1% cap)
NOI $127,977 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.14%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$812.2K
$710.7K – $947.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $56,856 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.06%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.73M
$2.39M – $3.18M (±1% cap)
NOI $191,070 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.65%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Renew Auto Sales Car Dealership Apple Valley Concrete ... Construction Company Rock Solid Construction ... Construction Company Automatic Transmission Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage Daycare Center Electrical Service Garden Center Cafe & Coffee Shop

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

6
Service bays
Yes
Fenced yard
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

406
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 54914, WI

31,082
Population
14,002
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
19.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,619
Density / Sq Mi
$77,199
Median Household Income
$42,481
Median Earnings
$936
Median Rent
$210,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Midwest region

4.4% 2019
4.9% 2020
3.6% 2021
3.1% 2022
4.6% 2023
5% 2024
4.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Versatile automotive facility with shop space, showroom, secured yard, and multiple street frontages.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 1610 W WISCONSIN Avenue Appleton, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,399,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9,900 sq ft of main floor space with approximately 4,800 square feet of shop area; 14‑foot overhead doors, 3‑phase power, six car lifts, and a wash bay; 1.3‑acre site with frontage on three streets, including N. Wisconsin Avenue
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