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Erie Commercial Property on 38th

1618 E 38TH Street Erie, PA 16510

1618 E 38TH Street, Erie, PA, 16510
$255,000
For Sale
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$255,000

COMMERCIAL - Erie, PA

Property Size1,176 SF
Lot Size0.40 Acres
Price / SF$216.84
AddedJan 19
Days on Market178
Last RefreshJul 16 at 4:06 am

Property Features for 1618 E 38TH Street

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bathroom 1
Parking
12
Standard status
Active
APN
18-051-066.0-103.00
Size
1,176 SF
Lot size
0.40 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2026
Tax Annual Amount
7862
Expense value
10000
Expense
SecurityDeposit
Expense freq.
One Time

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1988
Building materials
Block

Listing agent Sherri Heasley License #RM048781A

Listing office Weichert Realtors - The Pro Group 4720 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA

Listing date Jan 19, 2026

MLS# 189381

Copyright © 2026 Greater Erie Board of Realtors MLS. 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 commercial property is located on a busy corridor of E 38th Street. The zoning allows for multiple uses, presenting various business opportunities. Formerly an oil change site, the property features high ceilings and overhead doors. Oil change pits are still available for use. The 1,176 square foot building includes a small office space, a bathroom, and storage areas on the first floor. Heating is provided by a forced air furnace, with an additional space heater in the basement. The furnace and hot water tank are located above the office area. The lot size is approximately 0.399 acres.

Key Highlights

  • High‑traffic location on busy E 38th Street corridor.
  • Zoning allows for multiple business uses.
  • Former oil change site with existing infrastructure like pits and overhead doors.

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $21.2k $18.00
− Vacancy −$2.2k −$1.89
EGI $18.9k $16.11
− OpEx −$5.7k −$4.83
NOI $13.3k $11.28
1,176 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 10.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$189.5K
$165.8K – $221.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,262 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.20%
Second Best
Industrial
$103.9K
$90.9K – $121.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $7,273 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.85%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$291.8K
$255.3K – $340.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,423 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.01%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Building Supply Skin Care Clinic Nail Salon HVAC Service

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Ed's Transmission & Auto Services — 1228 E 26th St, Erie, PA 16504
  • Extra Value Towing and Roadside Ltd — 3835 Lake Pleasant Rd, Erie, PA 16504
  • Chambless Towing Service — 2529 Broad St, Erie, PA 16503
  • Barber Auto — 1937 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16510
  • Tom Dylewski Services Inc — 4421 Pine Ave, Erie, PA 16504

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Commercial property with multi-use zoning in a busy corridor.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 1618 E 38TH Street Erie, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $255,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑traffic location on busy E 38th Street corridor.; Zoning allows for multiple business uses.; Former oil change site with existing infrastructure like pits and overhead doors.
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