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Automotive Salvage Facility
For Sale
$800,000

379 Brewer Lake Road, Orrington, ME 04474

Commercial property with multiple buildings, operating automotive assets, and an established used-parts inventory.

Property Size10,300 SF
Days on Market246

Property Features for 379 Brewer Lake Road

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 10,300 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning Commercial

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $5,929

Building Details

Building Size 10,300 SF
Year Built 1982
Listing Agency: NextHome Experience
Listed By: Pamela Libby
Source: Startpoint
Added: Dec 8, 2025 Changed: Aug 11 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 6:13AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial automotive property includes an operating salvage and used-parts business on 21+/- acres, with the business assets included in the sale. The improvements comprise three separate buildings, and portions of the property are currently rented to other businesses. The site was built in 1982 and is zoned Commercial.

Included equipment consists of a John Deere R44G front-end loader, an indoor Nissan Dartson three-stage forklift, 9,000 lb and 10,000 lb car lifts, a Snap-On tire machine and balancer, a plow truck, and extensive parts inventory. The operation is fully licensed and has an EPA environmental compliance rating. Located at 379 Brewer Lake Road in Orrington, Maine, the property combines automotive business operations, equipment, inventory, and additional building space within one commercial holding.

Key Highlights

  • 21+/- acres in Orrington, Maine
  • Three separate buildings, with some areas currently rented to other businesses
  • Sale includes extensive parts inventory, equipment, and business assets

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
$60,672
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
7.58%
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%
$1,213,440 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$866,743 $866.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$674,133 $674.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 10,300 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
$92.7K $9.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.0K −$0.59/SF
EGI
$86.7K $8.42/SF
− OpEx
−$26.0K −$2.52/SF
NOI
$60.7K $5.89/SF
Area
Penobscot County, ME
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$9.00 /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%
$1,213,440
Cap Rate 7%
$866,743
Cap Rate 9%
$674,133

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.23M
$1.08M – $1.44M (±1% cap)
NOI $86,174 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.77%
Second Best
Industrial
$866.7K
$758.4K – $1.01M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,672 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.58%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.33M
$2.91M – $3.88M (±1% cap)
NOI $232,862 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 29.11%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

J & J Auto ... Auto Repair Shop Townsend Auto Services Auto Repair Shop Graves Dryland Marine Painting Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Carpet & Flooring Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Building Supply Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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

11
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 04474, ME

3,812
Population
1,739
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
25.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
152
Density / Sq Mi
$92,583
Median Household Income
$53,571
Median Earnings
$1,072
Median Rent
$239,200
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 - Commercial property with multiple buildings, operating automotive assets, and an established used-parts inventory.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 379 Brewer Lake Road Orrington, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 21+/- acres in Orrington, Maine; Three separate buildings, with some areas currently rented to other businesses; Sale includes extensive parts inventory, equipment, and business assets
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