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Automotive Buildings on College Avenue

429 N College, Fort Collins, CO 80524

For Sale
$1,000,000

Two buildings suitable for vehicle sales and automotive repair.

Property Size4,019 SF
Lot Size0.17 Acres
Price / SF$248.82
Days on Market436

Property Features for 429 N College

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,019 SF
Lot size 0.17 Acres
Property subtype Commercial

Amenities

Central air
2 or more Heat Sources Heating
More Than 1 Roof
Multi Units Cooling

Building Details

Year Built 1958
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Comm. Alliance-FTC Dwtn
Listed By: MICHELLE HICKEY CRAWFORD · License CO #1414
Source: Corcoran
Added: Sep 3, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 6:01AM

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Investment Insights

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Two buildings are being sold together. One building, located at 425 N College, has a size of 2,927 square feet and was constructed in 1946, situated on a 9,026 square foot parcel. The other building, located at 429 N College, offers 1,092 square feet of space and was built in 1958, with a remodel in 2004, positioned on a 7,405 square foot parcel. The properties are located in the 'DD' Downtown District and Innovation Subdistrict and are within the Downtown Development Authority and the Colorado Enterprise Zone. The approved historical use for the properties includes vehicle sales and automotive repair. The location benefits from full turning access on and off College Avenue and sees a traffic volume of 31,898 vehicles per day based on 2017 data. All trade fixtures are included.

Key Highlights

  • Substantial price reduction to $1,000,000 ($249 per sf) for both buildings.
  • High traffic location with 31,898 vehicles per day on N College Ave.
  • Located in the 'DD' Downtown District and Innovation Subdistrict.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$60,615
Cap Rate
6.06%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,212,300 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$865,929 $865.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$673,500 $673.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,019 SF
Gross rent
$91.2K $22.68/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.6K −$1.13/SF
EGI
$86.6K $21.55/SF
− OpEx
−$26.0K −$6.46/SF
NOI
$60.6K $15.08/SF
Area
Fort Collins, CO
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$22.68 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,212,300
Cap Rate 7%
$865,929
Cap Rate 9%
$673,500

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%
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Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Daycare Center Pet Grooming Service Electrical Service

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
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Market

Properties on Market for Automotive properties in Larimer County

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Enterprise — 200 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
  • Vanworks — 900 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  • Budget Truck Rental — 1235 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Automotive property - Two buildings suitable for vehicle sales and automotive repair.
Where is this automotive property located?
The property is located at 429 N College 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: Substantial price reduction to $1,000,000 ($249 per sf) for both buildings.; High traffic location with 31,898 vehicles per day on N College Ave.; Located in the 'DD' Downtown District and Innovation Subdistrict.
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