Retail Space with Auto-Repair
New
For Sale
$375,000
538 Olathe Street #J, Aurora, CO 80011
Unit J is a leased commercial space within a multi-unit building serving automotive and storage-related users.
Property Size1,750 SF
Days on Market3
Property Features for 538 Olathe Street #J
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,750 SF
Total Parking Spaces
1
Property subtype
Commercial
Zoning
Now Used as Body Shop
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$6,115
Building Details
Building Size
1,750 SF
Year Built
1979
Listing Agency:
Brokers Guild Homes
(303) 931-4002
Listed By:
Ken Levinson
(303) 931-4002
Source:
Coloradopartners
Added: Aug 7
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 9 at 12:57PM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Brokers Guild Homes
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Unit J is a retail-class commercial unit in the Waterford 3 building, a multi-unit property completed in 1979. The space is currently used as a body shop and is leased to an occupant. The building includes 11 units with reported uses including body shops, mechanical auto repair, storage, and a church.
Located at 538 Olathe Street in Aurora, Colorado, the offering is identified as Unit J. Unit H is also described as an identical unit within the same building. Property photographs are stock images rather than photographs of the actual unit.
Located at 538 Olathe Street in Aurora, Colorado, the offering is identified as Unit J. Unit H is also described as an identical unit within the same building. Property photographs are stock images rather than photographs of the actual unit.
Key Highlights
- Unit J at 538 Olathe Street, Aurora, CO 80011
- Current body shop use
- Located in the Waterford 3 building
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
$23,535
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
6.28%
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%
$470,700
$470.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$336,214
$336.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$261,500
$261.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,750 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
$35.3K $20.16/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.7K −$0.95/SF
EGI
$33.6K $19.21/SF
− OpEx
−$10.1K −$5.76/SF
NOI
$23.5K $13.45/SF
Area
ZIP 80011
Vacancy
4.70%
Lease Rate
$20.16 /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%
$470,700
Cap Rate 7%
$336,214
Cap Rate 9%
$261,500
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$336.2K
$294.2K – $392.3K
NOI $23,535 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.28%
Second Best
Industrial
$197.9K
$173.2K – $230.9K
NOI $13,854 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.69%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$403.6K
$353.2K – $470.9K
NOI $28,253 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.53%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
163
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 80011, CO
54,254
Population
19,108
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
20.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,660
Density / Sq Mi
$69,719
Median Household Income
$36,853
Median Earnings
$1,607
Median Rent
$367,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Unit J is a leased commercial space within a multi-unit building serving automotive and storage-related users.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 538 Olathe Street #J Aurora, CO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $375,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Unit J at 538 Olathe Street, Aurora, CO 80011; Current body shop use; Located in the Waterford 3 building
