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Automotive Service and Body Shop

21670 Gratiot Rd, Merrill, MI 48637

For Sale
New
$799,000

The sale includes automotive equipment, inventory, and historical business goodwill alongside the industrial-zoned property.

Property Size8,880 SF
Lot Size3.53 Acres
Price / SF$89.98
Days on Market2

Property Features for 21670 Gratiot Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 8,880 SF
Class B
Lot size 3.53 Acres
Property subtype Industrial
Zoning Industrial

Site & Location

Road Access Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Automotive

Service Bays 9
Automotive Uses auto repair, collision/body shop

Additional Details

Real Estate Included Yes

Amenities

front office
secure storage
professional-grade paint booth

Building Details

Building Size 8,880 SF
Year Built 1989
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Century 21 Signature
Listed By: Tom Webb · License #6502374762
Source: Cpix.resimplifi
Added: Nov 5 Changed: Nov 6 Last Checked: Nov 6 at 2:36PM

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Investment Insights

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This 8,880-square-foot automotive service and body shop was built in 1989 and has nine overhead doors and service bays. The layout includes a front office and secure storage. Equipment conveyed with the property includes a paint booth, shop air compressors, automotive tools, and inventory, along with historical business goodwill. The business is not currently operating.

The property is zoned Industrial, sits beside a railroad track, and uses a private well and septic system.

Key Highlights

  • 8,880‑square‑foot automotive service and body shop, built in 1989
  • Nine overhead doors and service bays
  • Sale includes automotive equipment, inventory, and historical business goodwill

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$66,139
Cap Rate
8.28%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,322,780 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$944,843 $944.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$734,878 $734.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 8,880 SF
Gross rent
$115.1K $12.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$20.6K −$2.32/SF
EGI
$94.5K $10.64/SF
− OpEx
−$28.3K −$3.19/SF
NOI
$66.1K $7.45/SF
Area
Saginaw County, MI
Vacancy
17.90%
Lease Rate
$12.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,322,780
Cap Rate 7%
$944,843
Cap Rate 9%
$734,878

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$944.8K
$826.7K – $1.10M (±1% cap)
NOI $66,139 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.28%
Second Best
Industrial
$661.5K
$578.8K – $771.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $46,303 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.80%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.64M
$1.44M – $1.91M (±1% cap)
NOI $114,845 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.37%
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Current Use

Davis Auto Auto Repair Shop Davis Self Storage Storage Facility

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply HVAC Service Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Grocery & Convenience Store Carpet & Flooring Store

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

9
Service bays
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

40
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 48637, MI

3,120
Population
1,319
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
70.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
44
Density / Sq Mi
$63,900
Median Household Income
$41,509
Median Earnings
$736
Median Rent
$140,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - The sale includes automotive equipment, inventory, and historical business goodwill alongside the industrial-zoned property.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 21670 Gratiot Rd Merrill, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 8,880‑square‑foot automotive service and body shop, built in 1989; Nine overhead doors and service bays; Sale includes automotive equipment, inventory, and historical business goodwill
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