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    5547 1st N Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35212

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    $399,900

    Commercial property in high-traffic area, ideal for automotive services.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Property size:
    1,658 SF
    Lot size:
    0.31 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $241/SF
    Added:
    Mar 9, 2026
    Days on Market:
    86
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 7 at 9:02 pm

    Property Features for 5547 1st N Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,658 SF
    Lot size
    0.31 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1996

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    Listing Contact
    Chris Maze

    Listing agent Chris Maze License #104799

    Listing office Keller Williams

    Listing date Mar 9, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime commercial location at a high‑traffic corner with exceptional visibility.
    • Zoned commercial for automotive services/wholesale use, historically a car lot.
    • Turnkey opportunity: sale includes building (1658 SF) and land (0.31 acres).
    • Can accommodate approximately 50 vehicles.
    • Building features include a conference room, office space, security system, central cooling, and gas heat.
    • Located directly across from Woodlawn High School.

    Overview

    Located at 5547 1st Avenue N, Birmingham, AL 35212, this commercial property offers a prime opportunity in the Birmingham market. The 1658 SF concrete block building is situated on approximately 0.31 acres. The property, previously operating as Magic City Motors, is zoned commercial for automotive services and wholesale use. Historically used as a car lot, the site can accommodate approximately 50 vehicles. The property benefits from its location directly across from Woodlawn High School, at a high-traffic corner with two red lights, providing exceptional visibility and steady daily traffic. The building includes central electric cooling, gas heat, a metal roof, conference room, and office space. A security system and public utilities are also in place. The sale includes both the building and the land, presenting a turnkey opportunity for auto sales, service, or other commercial ventures. This property offers excellent exposure in a growing Birmingham corridor.

    Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    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.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $29.8k $18.00
    − Vacancy −$2.4k −$1.44
    EGI $27.5k $16.56
    − OpEx −$6.9k −$4.14
    NOI $20.6k $12.42
    1,658 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $294.2K
    $257.4K – $343.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $20,592 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.15%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $231.5K
    $202.6K – $270.1K (±1% cap)
    NOI $16,204 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.05%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $389.2K
    $340.5K – $454.0K (±1% cap)
    NOI $27,242 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.81%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Parking lots & garages

    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.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Birmingham
    County
    Shelby
    State
    Alabama
    Longitude
    -86.751793
    Latitude
    33.54049

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Commercial property in high-traffic area, ideal for automotive services.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 5547 1st N Avenue Birmingham, AL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $399,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime commercial location at a high‑traffic corner with exceptional visibility.; Zoned commercial for automotive services/wholesale use, historically a car lot.; Turnkey opportunity: sale includes building (1658 SF) and land (0.31 acres).
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    Real Estate License ID: 104799
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • 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
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • 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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
    By using this feature, you acknowledge that Realmo is not responsible for investment decisions or actions taken based on these estimates.

    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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