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Five-Bay Auto Shop
For Sale
$450,000

401 Eighth Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Commercial Sale, Lafayette, LA

Property Size3,700 SF
Lot Size0.29 Acres
Price / SF$121.62
Days on Market990

Property Features for 401 Eighth Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CH (Com Heavy)
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1
Parking 16
Parking features Garage, Parking Lot, Off Street
Security features Security System
Exterior features OH Door 16 - 20 Ft, Partially Fenced, Pole Sign
Fencing Partial
Subdivision Mccomb Addition
Lot features Additional Land Avail, Level
Directions From the Airport take Highway 90 North towards i-10. After Johnston Street it will be at the corner of the first street (Eighth Street) on the right.
Standard status Active
APN 6149916
Size 3,700 SF
Lot size 0.29 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description PARCEL I MCCOMB ADDITION (0.182 AC) PARCEL II MCCOMB ADDITION (0.112 AC) (2013-9882) (FKA P LOTS 7 8 9 10 BLK 35 MC
Legal Description PARCEL I MCCOMB ADDITION (0.182 AC) PARCEL II MCCOMB ADDITION (0.112 AC) (2013-9882) (FKA P LOTS 7 8 9 10 BLK 35 MC

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Wall Furnace
Cooling system Window Unit(s)
Water source Public

Amenities

office
bathroom
storage room
warehouse

Building Details

Floors in Building 2
Flooring type Vinyl, Concrete
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: Keaty Real Estate Team
Listed By: Tyler Albrecht · License #0995697749
Added: Jan 27, 2024 Changed: Oct 8 Last Checked: Oct 13 at 5:06AM
MLS# 24000803

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

At 401 Eighth Street, this auto shop property includes 3,700 square feet across two buildings on a 0.29-acre parcel. The primary 2,100-square-foot building has five bay doors, a 200-square-foot office with a bathroom, and 100 square feet of storage. The second building measures 1,600 square feet and is arranged with office and warehouse areas.

Equipment included in the sale comprises car lifts, tire machines, compressors, and welding equipment. The property is zoned CH (Com Heavy) and has public water and sewer service. Exterior features include a pole sign and partial fencing; parking options include a lot and off-street spaces.

Key Highlights

  • 3,700 square feet across two buildings on 0.29 acres
  • Main building measures 2,100 square feet and has five bay doors
  • Main building includes a 200‑square‑foot office with bathroom and 100‑square‑foot storage room

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$21,198
Cap Rate
4.71%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$423,960 $424.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$302,829 $302.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$235,533 $235.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,700 SF
Gross rent
$26.2K $7.08/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$0.34/SF
EGI
$24.9K $6.74/SF
− OpEx
−$3.7K −$1.01/SF
NOI
$21.2K $5.73/SF
Area
Lafayette, LA
Vacancy
4.80%
Lease Rate
$7.08 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
15.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$423,960
Cap Rate 7%
$302,829
Cap Rate 9%
$235,533

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$641.0K
$560.9K – $747.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,872 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.97%
Second Best
Warehouse
$302.8K
$265.0K – $353.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,198 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.71%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$874.8K
$765.5K – $1.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,236 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.61%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Mr Muffler Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Catering Service Storage Facility

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

5
Service bays
Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,848
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 70501, LA

28,721
Population
12,657
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
15.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,877
Density / Sq Mi
$31,723
Median Household Income
$25,281
Median Earnings
$867
Median Rent
$117,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region

6% 2019
6.5% 2020
4% 2021
3.5% 2022
6% 2023
7.6% 2024
7.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Automotive service space includes a separate office-and-warehouse building and equipment for shop operations.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 401 Eighth Street Lafayette, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,700 square feet across two buildings on 0.29 acres; Main building measures 2,100 square feet and has five bay doors; Main building includes a 200‑square‑foot office with bathroom and 100‑square‑foot storage room
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