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Auto Shop with Four Service Bays

3217 W Western Avenue, South Bend, IN 46619

For Sale
$350,000

A brick facility pairs vehicle-service areas with a reception space and installed shop equipment.

Property Size4,230 SF
Price / SF$82.74
Days on Market124

Property Features for 3217 W Western Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,230 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning Commercial General

Site & Location

Neighborhood Lasalle Park
Traffic Count 25,000 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes

Automotive

Service Bays 4
Automotive Uses auto repair

Additional Details

Real Estate Included Yes

Amenities

lifts
tool cabinets
tire machines
air compressors
reception area
bathroom
Concrete,Drywall
Concrete,Part Carpet
No
Yes
City
19 feet
Dirt,Gravel,Stone
Aluminum,Brick,Concrete
lot
10454
86 x 120
brick
0.24

Building Details

Year Built 1944
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Construction brick
Listing Agency: Cressy & Everett - South Bend
Listed By: Cynthia Simmons-Taylor
Source: Hoslerrealty
Added: Jul 9 Changed: Nov 8 Last Checked: Nov 8 at 7:11PM

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Investment Insights

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This 4,230-square-foot brick commercial building is configured for automotive service, with four bays and 16-by-12-foot overhead doors. The bays include lifts, tool cabinets, two tire machines, and two air compressors. A reception area and bathroom are also part of the building. The property is being sold as-is.

The site occupies a 0.24-acre double lot on Western Avenue in South Bend’s business district. Commercial General zoning is noted. The location is approximately seven minutes from downtown South Bend, less than 10 minutes from US-31 and the US-20 Bypass, and about 40 minutes from I-94. Reported roadway traffic is 25,000+ cars per day.

Key Highlights

  • Four vehicle‑service bays with 16'x12' overhead doors
  • 4,230‑square‑foot brick commercial building on a 0.24‑acre double lot
  • Shop equipment includes lifts, tool cabinets, two tire machines, and two air compressors

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$28,752
Cap Rate
8.21%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$575,040 $575.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$410,743 $410.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$319,467 $319.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,230 SF
Gross rent
$43.1K $10.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.1K −$0.49/SF
EGI
$41.1K $9.71/SF
− OpEx
−$12.3K −$2.91/SF
NOI
$28.8K $6.80/SF
Area
South Bend, IN
Vacancy
4.80%
Lease Rate
$10.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$575,040
Cap Rate 7%
$410,743
Cap Rate 9%
$319,467

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$593.9K
$519.7K – $692.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,572 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.88%
Second Best
Industrial
$410.7K
$359.4K – $479.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,752 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.21%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.07M
$936.4K – $1.25M (±1% cap)
NOI $74,910 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.40%
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Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

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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

4
Service bays
25,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

356
Businesses Nearby
13k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 91% Electronics 9%
AutoZone Shops & Services
4,063 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Family Dollar Shops & Services
3,790 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Phillips 66 Shops & Services
3,522 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer Electronics
1,146 visits/mo 0.3 miles
U-Haul Shops & Services
928 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 46619, IN

20,527
Population
8,823
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
14%
College-Educated
80%
High-School Grad
23.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
873
Density / Sq Mi
$46,679
Median Household Income
$31,948
Median Earnings
$944
Median Rent
$98,400
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 - A brick facility pairs vehicle-service areas with a reception space and installed shop equipment.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 3217 W Western Avenue South Bend, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four vehicle‑service bays with 16'x12' overhead doors; 4,230‑square‑foot brick commercial building on a 0.24‑acre double lot; Shop equipment includes lifts, tool cabinets, two tire machines, and two air compressors
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