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    527 E Mills St Columbus, NC 28722

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    6,200 SF auto-repair facility on 0.51 acres for sale.

    Property size:
    6,200 SF
    Lot size:
    0.51 Acres

    Property Features for 527 E Mills St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    6,200 SF
    Lot size
    0.51 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1987

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    Listing Contact
    Dick Mckinney
    Source: Crexi

    Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker King Listing Agent: Dick Mckinney

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    Overview

    Auto-Repair Facility on High-Visibility Corridor

    This 6,200 SF metal auto-repair facility is positioned along the high-visibility East Mills Street corridor. It offers an opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a well-located service property in a strong Polk County trade area. The sale represents the auto-repair portion of a long-established business, as the current owner is retiring. The adjoining portion of the operation is also listed for sale and can be purchased together. The building features multiple service bays, two offices, one restroom, and ample interior workspace suitable for automotive repair, light industrial, or service-based operations. Situated on 0.51 acres, the property provides easy ingress/egress, customer parking, and frontage on E Mills Street, one of the area’s primary commercial corridors. All major shop contents and equipment are included in the sale, offering a turnkey setup for continued automotive use or an adaptable footprint for alternative service businesses. This property delivers both functional utility and long-term location value.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    BMWs By WD Auto Repair Shop

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    Professional Auto Services, BMWs By WD, Green River Cycles, All American Auto Body Inc., Jacksons Wrecker Service LLC

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    City
    Columbus
    County
    Polk
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -82.1935681
    Latitude
    35.2570913

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    Auto shop - 6,200 SF auto-repair facility on 0.51 acres for sale.
    Where is this auto shop located?
    The property is located at 527 E Mills St Columbus, NC.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Turnkey auto-repair facility with all major shop contents and equipment included.; - Excellent location on high-visibility East Mills Street corridor.; - Opportunity to purchase the adjoining Durham’s Lube for a larger operation.
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    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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