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Operating Auto Repair Shop
For Sale
$887,000

2044 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501

For-sale automotive property with highway frontage and ongoing auto repair operations near major retail.

Property Size2,400 SF
Price / SF$369.58
Days on Market133

Property Features for 2044 Dawsonville Hwy

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,400 SF

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Listing Agency: Amenity Properties, Inc.
Listed By: Gregg A Smith · License #168694
Source: Exprealty
Added: Mar 24 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 4:21PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property at 2044 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA is currently an operating auto repair shop. It is an automotive-focused commercial site with highway frontage, offering a functional setting for continued repair use while supporting planning for other commercial concepts as conditions evolve.

The site provides frontage on Highway 53 Gainesville, positioned near the Lake Society on Lanier development that is underway to include 373 homes plus a clubhouse, amphitheater, and additional civic and commercial uses. The area also features nearby retail and dining, including Home Depot, multiple retailers and restaurants, Publix, a movie theatre, and shopping options associated with the lake.

For tenants or buyers, the property’s most immediate fit is as a working repair location, given its current operating status. It also presents a practical option for an owner considering a transition to a new business, with the existing auto shop serving as a baseline while future planning is developed in an actively expanding market.

Key Highlights

  • Highway 53 frontage in Gainesville area
  • Currently operating auto repair shop
  • High traffic volume location

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 $43.2k $18.00
− Vacancy −$3.7k −$1.53
EGI $39.5k $16.47
− OpEx −$11.9k −$4.94
NOI $27.7k $11.53
2,400 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$395.3K
$345.9K – $461.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,670 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.12%
Second Best
Industrial
$205.3K
$179.7K – $239.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,374 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.62%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$672.1K
$588.1K – $784.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $47,049 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.30%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Real Estate Agency Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Restaurant HVAC Service

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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

877
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 30501, GA

29,779
Population
12,916
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
71%
High-School Grad
21.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,360
Density / Sq Mi
$58,214
Median Household Income
$33,299
Median Earnings
$1,152
Median Rent
$249,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - For-sale automotive property with highway frontage and ongoing auto repair operations near major retail.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 2044 Dawsonville Hwy Gainesville, GA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $887,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Highway 53 frontage in Gainesville area; Currently operating auto repair shop; High traffic volume location
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