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Automotive Property with Six Bay Doors
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$1,595,000

4243 CANAL Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Income-producing automotive property on Canal Street with office/retail space, warehouse/work area, and on-site parking.

Property Size4,906 SF
Price / SF$325.11
Days on Market18

Property Features for 4243 CANAL Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,906 SF
Total Parking Spaces 8

Additional Details

Road Access Yes
Warehouse Space 2,960 SF

Building Details

Building Size 4,906 SF
Year Built 1950
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
Listed By: Brittany Picolo · License #995687117
Source: Talbot-realty
Added: Jul 13 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 1:21PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Automotive property with a total of approximately 4,906 square feet, combining office and retail space with a dedicated warehouse/work and storage area. The layout includes about 1,945 square feet of office and retail space across two levels, supported by customer reception and administration or showroom-style potential. The remaining approximately 2,960 square feet is designed for vehicle workflow and storage, and includes six bay doors for efficient access.

Located on historic Canal Street at 4243 Canal Street in New Orleans, LA 70119, the building provides street presence in a high-visibility corridor. The site includes 8 dedicated on-site parking spaces.

The property is currently subject to an existing lease running through mid-2031. A scheduled rent increase is set for July 2026 (as a rent escalation date, not a lease expiration). Built in 1950, the facility offers a practical configuration for owner-users or automotive/service-oriented tenants seeking a functional mix of office, showroom, and warehouse access.

Key Highlights

  • Existing lease in place through mid‑2031
  • Approximately 4,906 total square feet across office/retail and warehouse/work area
  • About 1,945 square feet of office and retail space across two levels

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 $113.0k $23.04
− Vacancy −$2.3k −$0.46
EGI $110.8k $22.58
− OpEx −$33.2k −$6.77
NOI $77.5k $15.81
4,906 SF · lease $23.04/SF/yr · vacancy 2.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.11M
$969.3K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,541 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.86%
Second Best
Office B
$1.04M
$910.7K – $1.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,854 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.57%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.28M
$1.12M – $1.50M (±1% cap)
NOI $89,862 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Meineke Car Care ... Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Daycare Center Dental Office Locksmith Electrical Service Carpet & Flooring Store

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

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,967
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 70119, LA

38,048
Population
21,595
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
4.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,455
Density / Sq Mi
$50,854
Median Household Income
$44,278
Median Earnings
$1,298
Median Rent
$359,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in New Orleans, LA

8.9% 2019
9.7% 2020
11.3% 2021
10.2% 2022
10.9% 2023
11.6% 2024
9.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Income-producing automotive property on Canal Street with office/retail space, warehouse/work area, and on-site parking.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 4243 CANAL Street New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,595,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Existing lease in place through mid‑2031; Approximately 4,906 total square feet across office/retail and warehouse/work area; About 1,945 square feet of office and retail space across two levels
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