Automotive Service Property with
For Sale
$895,000
1955 N Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257
COMMERCIAL - Sheffield, MA
Property Size5,540 SF
Lot Size7.29 Acres
Price / SF$161.55
Days on Market53
Property Features for 1955 N Main St
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
Garage
Interior features
Overhead Doors
Directions
On Route 7 just south of GB/Sheffield line.
Subdivision
South Registry
Standard status
Active
Size
5,540 SF
Lot size
7.29 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
6679
Utilities
Utilities
Cable Available
Sewer type
Private Sewer
Water source
Well
Building Details
Year built
1950
Listing Agency:
ALDEN COUNTRY REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(413) 335-9300
Listed By:
Dan Alden · License #9516105
(413) 335-9300
Added: Jun 29
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 7:06AM
MLS# 250053
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This automotive property includes a 5,540-square-foot garage built in 1950, five oversized service bays, overhead doors, and heavy-duty power. A separate storage building adds functional capacity, while the paved lot accommodates over 100 vehicles. The property previously operated as a GMC dealership and auto repair shop, supporting continued automotive, fleet, or light industrial use as described in the source information.
The 7.29-acre site fronts Route 7 at the Sheffield-Great Barrington line, with over 1,000 feet of frontage. Downtown Great Barrington is accessible by car, along with its shops, restaurants, and cultural venues. The property has well water, a private sewer system, and cable availability.
The 7.29-acre site fronts Route 7 at the Sheffield-Great Barrington line, with over 1,000 feet of frontage. Downtown Great Barrington is accessible by car, along with its shops, restaurants, and cultural venues. The property has well water, a private sewer system, and cable availability.
Key Highlights
- 7.29‑acre property with over 1,000 feet of Route 7 frontage
- 5,540‑square‑foot garage built in 1950
- Five oversized service bays with heavy‑duty power
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
$66,872
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
7.47%
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%
$1,337,440
$1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$955,314
$955.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$743,022
$743.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,540 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
$99.7K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.2K −$0.76/SF
EGI
$95.5K $17.24/SF
− OpEx
−$28.7K −$5.17/SF
NOI
$66.9K $12.07/SF
Area
Berkshire County, MA
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /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%
$1,337,440
Cap Rate 7%
$955,314
Cap Rate 9%
$743,022
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Flex RnD
$1.24M
$1.09M – $1.45M
NOI $86,856 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.70%
Second Best
Retail
$955.3K
$835.9K – $1.11M
NOI $66,872 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.47%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.62M
$1.42M – $1.89M
NOI $113,548 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.69%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
5
Drive-in doors
5
Service bays
Yes
Heavy power
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
35
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 01257, MA
2,140
Population
1,238
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
53
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
100%
High-School Grad
33.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
63
Density / Sq Mi
$80,227
Median Household Income
$40,907
Median Earnings
$1,161
Median Rent
$432,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Automotive facility with multiple service bays, a separate storage building, and a large paved vehicle display area.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 1955 N Main St Sheffield, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $895,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7.29‑acre property with over 1,000 feet of Route 7 frontage; 5,540‑square‑foot garage built in 1950; Five oversized service bays with heavy‑duty power
