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Turnkey Auto Repair & Sales Shop
For Sale
$399,900

2617 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217

COMMERCIAL - Buffalo, NY

Property Size1,232 SF
Lot Size0.29 Acres
Price / SF$324.59
Days on Market202

Property Features for 2617 Elmwood Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning 4
Zoning description Commercial
Parking 25
Lot features Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Elementary school district Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free District
Middle school district Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free District
High school district Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free District
Subdivision Kenmore-Village-146401
Standard status Active
APN 146401-066-690-0002-027-000
Size 1,232 SF
Lot size 0.29 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 14183

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Space Heater, Heat Pump (Heating), Natural Gas
Cooling system Heat Pump

Building Details

Year built 1972
Floors in Building 1
Flooring type Vinyl, Linoleum
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty WNY
Listed By: Walaa Kadhum · License #10401363055
Added: Jan 15 Changed: Aug 5 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 6:06PM
MLS# B1657443

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This turnkey auto shop is offered as a fully operational auto repair and sales business. The sale includes the business and required licenses to operate, including an NYS auto repair license, dealer license, dealer plates, and NYS inspection station approval. The shop is fully equipped with tools, equipment, and machinery included, supporting an easy transition for a new owner. Interior finishes include linoleum and vinyl flooring, with a flat roof, and heating that includes heat pump heating, space heater, and natural gas, plus heat pump cooling.

The property provides approximately 24 parking spaces for customer flow, inventory, and service vehicles. Strong visibility is noted on Elmwood Ave with easy access and consistent traffic counts. The property is located at 2617 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217, in Erie County.

Built in 1972, the property is served by public sewer, and it sits on approximately 0.2913 acres. Zoning is listed as 4.

Key Highlights

  • Includes NYS auto repair license, dealer license, dealer plates, and NYS inspection station approval
  • Fully equipped shop with tools, equipment, and machinery included for business continuity
  • Approximately 24 parking spaces for customer flow, inventory, and service vehicles

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 $19.2k $15.60
− Vacancy −$2.1k −$1.68
EGI $17.1k $13.92
− OpEx −$5.1k −$4.17
NOI $12.0k $9.74
1,232 SF · lease $15.60/SF/yr · vacancy 10.80% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$171.4K
$150.0K – $200.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,000 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.00%
Second Best
Industrial
$123.3K
$107.9K – $143.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $8,629 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.16%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$296.3K
$259.2K – $345.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,739 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.19%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Mars future Car Dealership

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Law Firm

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

1,043
Businesses Nearby
6k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
7-Eleven Shops & Services
5,696 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 14217, NY

23,085
Population
11,280
Households
2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
3.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,214
Density / Sq Mi
$72,205
Median Household Income
$51,075
Median Earnings
$970
Median Rent
$193,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Buffalo, NY

4.7% 2019
8.8% 2020
8.4% 2021
8.6% 2022
8.1% 2023
8.4% 2024
10.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Fully operational auto repair and sales business offered with included licenses, equipment, and customer parking.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 2617 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Includes NYS auto repair license, dealer license, dealer plates, and NYS inspection station approval; Fully equipped shop with tools, equipment, and machinery included for business continuity; Approximately 24 parking spaces for customer flow, inventory, and service vehicles
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