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Fort Collins Automotive/Retail Opportunity
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$1,000,000

425 North College Avenue Fort, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Two buildings on 0.38 acres with College Avenue frontage.

Property Size4,019 SF
Price / SF$248.82
Days on Market310

Property Features for 425 North College Avenue Fort

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,019 SF
Property subtype Retail - Automotive
Listing Agency: RE/MAX
Listed By: Michelle Hickey Crawford · License #BR00233131
Source: Remaxcommercial
Added: Sep 25, 2025 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: May 9 at 4:10AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Two buildings situated on 0.38 acres are available for purchase. The property features 300 feet of frontage on College Avenue and benefits from full turn access. The location experiences an average daily vehicle count of 31,898. The site is located within the Colorado Enterprise Zone, which offers tax incentives for real estate projects and businesses operating within the zone. The approved historical use for the property includes vehicle sales and automotive repair. All trade fixtures are included in the sale of the property.

Key Highlights

  • 300' of College Avenue frontage with high traffic count (31,898 vehicles per day).
  • Located in the Colorado Enterprise Zone, offering potential tax incentives.
  • Approved historical use for vehicle sales and automotive repair.

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 $91.2k $22.68
− Vacancy −$4.6k −$1.13
EGI $86.6k $21.55
− OpEx −$26.0k −$6.46
NOI $60.6k $15.08
4,019 SF · lease $22.68/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$865.9K
$757.7K – $1.01M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,615 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.06%
Second Best
Industrial
$577.5K
$505.3K – $673.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,427 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.04%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.05M
$915.7K – $1.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $73,258 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.33%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Isalis (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Party City Party Supply Store Skunk Funk Big Box & Wholesale Store Carl's Trading Co Hat Shop Bushka's Kitchen LLC (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Repair Shop Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Furniture & Home Goods Bakery Veterinary Clinic

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

2,060
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 80524, CO

39,030
Population
17,548
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
122.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
318
Density / Sq Mi
$84,440
Median Household Income
$45,046
Median Earnings
$1,623
Median Rent
$527,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Similar Off Market Nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Automotive property - Two buildings on 0.38 acres with College Avenue frontage.
Where is this automotive property located?
The property is located at 425 North College Avenue Fort Fort Collins, CO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 300' of College Avenue frontage with high traffic count (31,898 vehicles per day).; Located in the Colorado Enterprise Zone, offering potential tax incentives.; Approved historical use for vehicle sales and automotive repair.
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