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Auto-Repair Facility on High-Visibility Corridor
For Sale
$475,000

527 E Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722

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

Property Size6,200 SF
Lot Size0.51 Acres
Price / SF$76.61
Days on Market222

Property Features for 527 E Mills St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,200 SF
Lot size 0.51 Acres
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Advantage
Listed By: Dick McKinney · License #272418
Source: Exprealty
Added: Jan 17 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Aug 26 at 11:59AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

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.

Key Highlights

  • 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.

Property Analytics

Current Use

BMWs By WD Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Parking Lot & Garage Real Estate Agency Dental Office Garden Center Furniture & Home Goods

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

290
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 28722, NC

6,223
Population
3,151
Households
2
Avg Household Size
55
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
43.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
142
Density / Sq Mi
$60,774
Median Household Income
$32,305
Median Earnings
$1,225
Median Rent
$277,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region

6% 2019
6.5% 2020
4% 2021
3.5% 2022
6% 2023
7.6% 2024
7.9% 2025
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Similar Off Market Nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
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 is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $475,000.
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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