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Two-Building Auto Shop
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$895,000

425 N CENTRAL AVE #ALL PROPERTIES ALL PROPERTIES, Laurel, DE 19956

Collision and mechanical service space includes customer reception, a paint booth, and an interior wash bay.

Property Size6,600 SF
Price / SF$135.61
Days on Market3

Property Features for 425 N CENTRAL AVE #ALL PROPERTIES ALL PROPERTIES

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,600 SF

Additional Details

Sprinkler System Yes
Car Wash Bays 1

Amenities

paint booth
customer reception
updated HVAC
radiant heat
exhaust ventilation

Building Details

Buildings 2
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Delmarva
Listed By: Tonney Insley IV · License ##653457
Source: Cathyshometeam
Added: Sep 24 Last Checked: Sep 26 at 6:30AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This Laurel, Delaware automotive property contains approximately 6,600 square feet across two shop buildings, which may be acquired together or separately. The main building combines an office and customer reception area with a paint booth and interior wash bay. It also has a sprinkler system, updated HVAC, and radiant heat.

A separate production shop provides additional workspace, radiant heat, and exhaust ventilation. Equipment is available through a separate purchase.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 6,600 SF across two shop buildings
  • Buildings may be purchased together or separately
  • Main building includes reception, a paint booth, and an interior wash bay

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
$59,166
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
6.61%
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%
$1,183,320 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$845,229 $845.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$657,400 $657.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,600 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
$91.1K $13.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.6K −$0.99/SF
EGI
$84.5K $12.81/SF
− OpEx
−$25.4K −$3.84/SF
NOI
$59.2K $8.96/SF
Area
Sussex County, DE
Vacancy
7.20%
Lease Rate
$13.80 /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%
$1,183,320
Cap Rate 7%
$845,229
Cap Rate 9%
$657,400

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$845.2K
$739.6K – $986.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $59,166 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.61%
Second Best
Industrial
$555.4K
$486.0K – $648.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $38,877 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.34%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.81M
$1.59M – $2.12M (±1% cap)
NOI $126,958 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.19%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Lease Details

Yes
Sprinkler system

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

112
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 19956, DE

16,327
Population
6,556
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
100.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
163
Density / Sq Mi
$59,085
Median Household Income
$36,131
Median Earnings
$923
Median Rent
$233,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Collision and mechanical service space includes customer reception, a paint booth, and an interior wash bay.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 425 N CENTRAL AVE #ALL PROPERTIES ALL PROPERTIES Laurel, DE.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $895,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 6,600 SF across two shop buildings; Buildings may be purchased together or separately; Main building includes reception, a paint booth, and an interior wash bay
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