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Auto Service & Sales Center
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$419,000

542 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Garage-based center with office, storage, and bathroom for automotive or small business use.

Property Size1,000 SF
Price / SF$419
Days on Market161

Property Features for 542 S Prince St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,000 SF

Building Details

Year Built 1935
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Elite
Listed By: Kusa Tolla
Source: Kandorre
Added: May 14 Changed: Oct 2 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 2:50PM

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Investment Insights

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This auto service and sales center is designed around a spacious 24’ x 24’ garage, supported by a private office measuring 19’ x 11’. Additional interior space includes an 11’ x 6’ storage area, along with a bathroom and hallway. The flexible layout can support a range of automotive and other small business operations.

The property is located at 542 S Prince St in Lancaster, PA. It is offered for sale and is approximately 1,000 SF of usable space, making it a compact option for an owner-operator or an investor looking for a garage-oriented commercial asset.

Interior configuration is centered on the garage plus dedicated back-of-house components, with the office providing separated work space and the storage area supporting day-to-day operations.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 1,000 SF commercial garage‑based center for automotive or small business use
  • 24’ x 24’ garage space plus office area (19’ x 11’)
  • Includes storage area (11’ x 6’) and a bathroom

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$11,768
Cap Rate
2.81%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$235,360 $235.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$168,114 $168.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$130,756 $130.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,000 SF
Gross rent
$18.0K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$1.19/SF
EGI
$16.8K $16.81/SF
− OpEx
−$5.0K −$5.04/SF
NOI
$11.8K $11.77/SF
Area
Lancaster County, PA
Vacancy
6.60%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$235,360
Cap Rate 7%
$168,114
Cap Rate 9%
$130,756

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$168.1K
$147.1K – $196.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,768 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.81%
Second Best
Industrial
$79.6K
$69.6K – $92.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $5,569 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.33%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$335.1K
$293.2K – $391.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,457 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

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Current Use

Lancaster City Cabs Courier Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Real Estate Agency Building Supply Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC 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

650
Businesses Nearby
13k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 54% Groceries 46%
Turkey Hill Minit Market Shops & Services
7,181 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Save-A-Lot Groceries
6,114 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 17603, PA

66,739
Population
28,142
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
30.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,225
Density / Sq Mi
$77,156
Median Household Income
$40,043
Median Earnings
$1,265
Median Rent
$244,500
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Garage-based center with office, storage, and bathroom for automotive or small business use.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 542 S Prince St Lancaster, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $419,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 1,000 SF commercial garage‑based center for automotive or small business use; 24’ x 24’ garage space plus office area (19’ x 11’); Includes storage area (11’ x 6’) and a bathroom
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