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    1616 E Grand Ave, Tower City, PA 17980

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    For Sale
    $250,000

    Two-story commercial building with detached repair garage on 0.41-acre site.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    4,400 SF
    Lot size:
    0.41 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $56/SF
    Added:
    Mar 6, 2026
    Days on Market:
    72
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 10:59 pm

    Property Features for 1616 E Grand Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,400 SF
    Lot size
    0.41 Acres
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1942

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    Listing Contact
    Nik Sgagias
    Nik Sgagias

    Listing agent Nik Sgagias License #PA #AB069294

    Listing office NAI CIR | Lemoyne

    Listing date Mar 6, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Functional 4,400 SF two‑story commercial building, ideal for automotive, motorsports, light industrial, or service businesses.
    • Includes a detached repair garage offering additional workspace and storage.
    • Formerly home to ZEMCO Racing, providing a unique commercial history.
    • Situated on a 0.41‑acre site with convenient access to PA Routes 209 and 54.
    • Ideal for owner‑users or investors seeking a versatile commercial asset.
    • Located in Tower City, PA, benefiting from a reliable local workforce and lower operating costs.

    Overview

    This commercial property, formerly home to ZEMCO Racing, features an approximately 4,400 square foot two-story building on a 0.41-acre site in Tower City, Pennsylvania. The building has a functional shop and repair layout, suitable for automotive, motorsports, light industrial, or service-oriented businesses. A detached repair garage provides additional flexible workspace and storage for mechanical operations. The property is ideal for retail, automotive, light-industrial, fabrication, or contractor use. Located at 1616 E Grand Avenue in Tower City, within Schuylkill County, the site benefits from a long-standing industrial and manufacturing base. It offers convenient access to PA Route 209 and PA Route 54, connecting to Interstate 81, Interstate 78, and the Harrisburg, Allentown, and Wilkes-Barre markets. The surrounding area includes a mix of industrial and commercial uses, providing opportunities for owner-users and investors. The location benefits from a reliable local workforce, efficient regional distribution access, and lower operating costs compared to larger metropolitan markets. This property presents an opportunity for an owner-user or investor seeking a versatile commercial asset with a strong operational history.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Auto shops

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Auto Parts Store Bar & Pub HVAC Service

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • schorr motorsports — 1336 School Ln, Tower City, PA 17980
    • TC Trail Riders Supply — 946 E Grand Ave, Tower City, PA 17980
    • Morgan's Auto Repair — 118 W Wiconisco St, Tower City, PA 17980
    • Benders Automotive — 1223 E Grand Ave, Tower City, PA 17980
    • Whelski's Auto Body Shop — 354 Dietrich Ave, Tower City, PA 17980

    Location Insight

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    City
    Tower City
    County
    Schuylkill
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -76.536095
    Latitude
    40.591402

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Auto shop - Two-story commercial building with detached repair garage on 0.41-acre site.
    Where is this auto shop located?
    The property is located at 1616 E Grand Ave Tower City, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $250,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Functional 4,400 SF two‑story commercial building, ideal for automotive, motorsports, light industrial, or service businesses.; Includes a detached repair garage offering additional workspace and storage.; Formerly home to ZEMCO Racing, providing a unique commercial history.
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    Real Estate License ID: PA #AB069294
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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