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Turnkey Auto Body Repair Shop
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$1,599,900

20 Woodland St, Methuen, MA 01844

Established auto body shop with real estate for sale.

Property Size5,600 SF
Lot Size0.71 Acres
Price / SF$285.70
Days on Market183

Property Features for 20 Woodland St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,600 SF
Lot size 0.71 Acres
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning RD

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $11,494

Building Details

Year Built 1920
Listing Agency: Castinetti Realty Group
Listed By: Chris Bernier
Source: Churchillprop
Added: Mar 12 Changed: Sep 9 Last Checked: Sep 9 at 6:45AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering presents a turnkey business opportunity featuring real estate and a well-established auto body repair shop. The property, situated on a 0.71-acre lot, includes a 5,600 square foot building equipped with four drive-in garage bays, three vehicle lifts, and a 14x26 professional spray booth. The interior features a large open workspace along with an office and reception area. The expansive lot provides parking for approximately 50 vehicles. The property is conveniently located with quick access to I-93, Route 28, and I-495, offering accessibility and visibility. This is an opportunity to step into a successful operation while owning the underlying real estate. The existing auto body repair shop is intended for continued use.

Key Highlights

  • Turnkey auto body repair business and real estate offered together.
  • Fully equipped 5,600± sq ft building features four drive‑in bays, three vehicle lifts, and a professional spray booth.
  • High‑traffic location with quick access to I‑93, Route 28, and I‑495.

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
$92,010
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
5.75%
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%
$1,840,200 $1.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,314,429 $1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,022,333 $1.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,600 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
$134.4K $24.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.0K −$0.53/SF
EGI
$131.4K $23.47/SF
− OpEx
−$39.4K −$7.04/SF
NOI
$92.0K $16.43/SF
Area
Essex County, MA
Vacancy
2.20%
Lease Rate
$24.00 /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%
$1,840,200
Cap Rate 7%
$1,314,429
Cap Rate 9%
$1,022,333

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.31M
$1.15M – $1.53M (±1% cap)
NOI $92,010 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.75%
Second Best
Industrial
$851.0K
$744.6K – $992.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $59,567 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.72%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.32M
$2.90M – $3.87M (±1% cap)
NOI $232,063 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.50%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

A Plus Two Autobody ... Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Restaurant Pharmacy Hair Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

388
Businesses Nearby
8k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
7-Eleven Shops & Services
8,496 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 01844, MA

52,970
Population
19,496
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
22.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,397
Density / Sq Mi
$103,292
Median Household Income
$52,176
Median Earnings
$1,610
Median Rent
$471,900
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Established auto body shop with real estate for sale.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 20 Woodland St Methuen, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,599,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turnkey auto body repair business and real estate offered together.; Fully equipped 5,600± sq ft building **features four drive‑in bays, three vehicle lifts, and a professional spray booth.**; High‑traffic location with quick access to I‑93, Route 28, and I‑495.
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