Turn-Key Auto Repair and Towing
640 Fawn River Road Sturgis, MI 49091
For Sale
$1,300,000
COMMERCIAL - Sturgis, MI
Property Size5,500 SF
Lot Size1.39 Acres
Price / SF$236.36
Days on Market1858
Property Features for 640 Fawn River Road
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
- Interior features
- Broadband
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 7505277726010
- Size
- 5,500 SF
- Lot size
- 1.39 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2020
- Tax Description
- Lengthy on File.
- Tax Annual Amount
- 3890
Utilities
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Heating system
- Forced Air
Building Details
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors in Building
- 1
- Number of units
- 2
- Building materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof type
- Rubber
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Elite Group
(269) 651-2776
Listed By:
David C Clark · License #6506043540
(269) 808-0265
Added: Jun 25, 2021
Changed: Jul 25
Last Checked: Jul 26 at 5:06AM
MLS# 21024638
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This turn-key auto repair and towing shop is set up for active operations, with equipment and building improvements already in place. The facility includes multiple tow assets, a large fenced area to the rear, and support equipment such as forklift units, a 10-ton equipment trailer, and a semi tractor. Interior work bays include six hoists and eight overhead doors, with two of the doors featuring automatic openers. There is also loft storage, eight bays, and four offices. Additional improvements include two 30-by-40 outbuilding bays and a 30-by-40 outbuilding.
The property is located at 640 Fawn River Road in Sturgis, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. The site sits on 1.39 acres and is zoned industrial, allowing other uses in addition to auto and towing services.
The current layout offers both vehicle service and dispatch/handling space, supported by the fenced rear yard and the overhead door bay configuration.
The property is located at 640 Fawn River Road in Sturgis, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. The site sits on 1.39 acres and is zoned industrial, allowing other uses in addition to auto and towing services.
The current layout offers both vehicle service and dispatch/handling space, supported by the fenced rear yard and the overhead door bay configuration.
Key Highlights
- Turn‑key auto repair and towing business with established police towing rotation in two counties.
- Extensive towing fleet included: 7 tow trucks (2 heavies, 1 medium, 2 flat beds, 1 light, motorcycle trailer).
- Zoned industrial, offering diverse usage possibilities beyond the existing business.
Financial Insights For Industrial
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 | $120.8k | $21.96 |
| − Vacancy | −$3.3k | −$0.59 |
| EGI | $117.5k | $21.37 |
| − OpEx | −$35.3k | −$6.41 |
| NOI | $82.3k | $14.96 |
5,500 SF · lease $21.96/SF/yr · vacancy 2.70% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Industrial
$1.18M
$1.03M – $1.37M
NOI $82,263 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.33%
Second Best
Retail
$815.6K
$713.7K – $951.6K
NOI $57,095 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.39%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$68.53M
$59.97M – $79.95M
NOI $4,797,203 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 369.02%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Intoxalock Ignition Interlock
Building Supply
Chuck’s Auto Service
Auto Repair Shop
Walmart in Elkhart
Auto Parts Store
Similar Off Market Nearby
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- Walmart Auto Care Centers — 1500 S Centerville Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091
- 512 Lube Center — 512 S Centerville Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091
- Windshield Repair Today of Cato — 1301 Cato Ln, Sturgis, MI 49091
- Chuck’s Auto Service — 640 Fawn River Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Turn-key auto repair and towing facility with eight overhead doors, multiple hoists, and a large fenced back lot.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 640 Fawn River Road Sturgis, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turn‑key auto repair and towing business with established police towing rotation in two counties.; Extensive towing fleet included: 7 tow trucks (2 heavies, 1 medium, 2 flat beds, 1 light, motorcycle trailer).; Zoned industrial, offering diverse usage possibilities beyond the existing business.
