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Auto Repair Shop with Lift
For Sale
$215,000
Pending

2527 EAST Avenue, Erie, PA 16503

CommercialSale, Erie, PA

Property Size1,740 SF
Lot Size0.29 Acres
Days on Market170

Property Features for 2527 EAST Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning description C-1
Parking 25
Exterior features Fence
Fencing Fenced
Lot features Mineral Rights
Elementary school district City-Erie
Middle school district City-Erie
High school district City-Erie
Directions Corner of 26th & East Ave
Subdivision 4 - Erie Southeast
Standard status Pending
APN 18-050-042.0-124.00
Size 1,740 SF
Lot size 0.29 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Annual Amount 4333
Expense value 5000
Expense SecurityDeposit
Expense freq. One Time

Utilities

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

Building Details

Year built 1964
Building materials Masonry
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Select - Airport · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Listed By: Rose Nouri · License #RS211308L
Added: Mar 18 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Sep 3 at 7:06AM
MLS# 190019

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 1,740-square-foot automotive property sits on 0.289 acres and was built in 1964. The masonry building includes a vehicle lift and compressor, with a fenced exterior, forced-air heating, natural gas service, and central air conditioning.

The property is located at 2527 East Avenue in Erie, Pennsylvania. Public water and public sewer serve the site. The facility has supported automotive repair and vehicle sales operations since 1964, providing an established format for continued automotive use.

Key Highlights

  • 1,740‑square‑foot automotive property on 0.289 acres
  • Vehicle lift and compressor included
  • Masonry construction with fenced grounds

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
$19,622
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
9.13%
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%
$392,440 $392.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$280,314 $280.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$218,022 $218.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,740 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
$31.3K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.3K −$1.89/SF
EGI
$28.0K $16.11/SF
− OpEx
−$8.4K −$4.83/SF
NOI
$19.6K $11.28/SF
Area
Erie County, PA
Vacancy
10.50%
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%
$392,440
Cap Rate 7%
$280,314
Cap Rate 9%
$218,022

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$280.3K
$245.3K – $327.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,622 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.13%
Second Best
Industrial
$153.7K
$134.5K – $179.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,761 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.01%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$431.7K
$377.7K – $503.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,218 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

BABYLON AUTO SALES ... Car Dealership

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office HVAC Service Parking Lot & Garage Gym & Fitness Center

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

415
Businesses Nearby
53k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 61% Shops & Services 36% Home Improvements & Furnishings 2%
McDonald's Dining
22,095 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Country Fair Shops & Services
11,436 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Burger King Dining
10,219 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
7,181 visits/mo 0.1 miles
A. Duchini Ace Hardware Home Improvements & Furnishings
1,187 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 16503, PA

15,328
Population
6,375
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
2.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,387
Density / Sq Mi
$29,108
Median Household Income
$25,679
Median Earnings
$837
Median Rent
$55,400
Median Home Value

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 - Masonry automotive facility with fenced grounds, central air, and public water and sewer service.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 2527 EAST Avenue Erie, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $215,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,740‑square‑foot automotive property on 0.289 acres; Vehicle lift and compressor included; Masonry construction with fenced grounds
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