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    601 FRONT St Houston, DE 19954

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    $169,900

    Historical commercial property, originally a mechanic garage, built in 1909.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    3,200 SF
    Added:
    Apr 26, 2026
    Days on Market:
    4
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 26 at 6:33 pm

    Property Features for 601 FRONT St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,200 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1950

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    Listing Contact
    MYRA KAY K MITCHELL
    MYRA KAY K MITCHELL

    Listing agent MYRA KAY K MITCHELL License #RS-0012958

    Listing office REMAX Horizons, Inc

    Listing date Apr 26, 2026

    Source Elliman

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    All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of REMAX Horizons, Inc

    Overview

    Historic Houston Mechanic Garage

    This historical property, originally the first mechanic garage in Houston, is zoned commercial. Constructed in 1909, the building retains its original timbers, iron connectors, and supports. Remodeled with a new roof and iron and glass commercial windows, the 40 x 80 building maintains its original character. It is divided into two sections by a large barn door on iron rails and includes a separate office with mirrored windows. The property has been a good investment, currently renting for $1,000 per month. Parking is available for six cars in front, with additional parking on the side. The front garage door accommodates large trucks, while the back garage door is for noncommercial vehicles. Updated electric and lighting are in place, and a new Clayton Wood stove provides heat. Originally built as a mechanic garage, the building still has the original iron hoist. It has also been used as a motorcycle shop and a tree removal business, and offers potential for various other uses.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Auto shops

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Auto Repair Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Daycare Center Food Market Electrical Service

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Houston
    County
    Kent
    State
    Delaware
    Longitude
    -75.5041965
    Latitude
    38.9156648

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Auto shop - Historical commercial property, originally a mechanic garage, built in 1909.
    Where is this auto shop located?
    The property is located at 601 FRONT St Houston, DE.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $169,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Historical Significance: First mechanic garage in Houston, built in 1909 with original timbers and iron supports.; Commercial Zoning: Offers versatile business opportunities.; Remodeled with Character: New roof, iron and glass windows maintain historical integrity.
    (302) 236-6846
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    Listing Contact
    MYRA KAY K MITCHELL
    MYRA KAY K MITCHELL
    Real Estate License ID: RS-0012958
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

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    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    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

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    Cap approach

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    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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