Richmond Automotive Service
6509 Dickens Pl, Richmond, VA 23230
Commercial/Industrial - Richmond, VA
Property size:
5,450 SFLot size:
0.26 AcresPrice / SF:
$201/SF- Added:
- Mar 13, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 95
- Last Refresh:
- Jun 15 at 9:06 pm
Property Features for 6509 Dickens Pl
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 5,450 SF
- Lot size
- 0.26 Acres
Utilities
- Heating system
- Natural Gas
Building Details
- Year built
- 1982
- Floors in Building
- 1
- Building materials
- Block
- Roof type
- Rubber
- Architectural style
- Other
Listing agent James Strum (888) 536-0216
Listing office Grove 5702 Grove Avenue, VA (888) 536-0216
Listing date Mar 13, 2026
MLS# 2605725
Listing URL
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HighLights
- Prime location just off Broad Street (Route 250) with quick access to I‑64, providing outstanding connectivity.
- 5,450 sq ft automotive service property suitable for automotive repair, contractor use, or light industrial operations.
- Two buildings with multiple work areas offering flexible commercial space.
- Building #1 features two service bays with auto lifts and overhead doors.
- Building #2 includes an office with a bathroom and shower, a secondary work area, and a storage room with overhead attic storage.
- Both buildings include gas heat, 220 electrical service, and exhaust ventilation.
Overview
Located in a convenient Richmond location, this commercial property at 6509 & 6511 Dickens Place features a 5,450 sq ft automotive service building on a 0.258-acre lot. Currently operating as an auto mechanic shop, the property is suitable for automotive repair, contractor use, light industrial operations, or investment. The property consists of two buildings with multiple work areas. The location provides access to Broad Street (Route 250) and I-64. Building #1 (6509) measures approximately 48' x 59' and includes two service bays with auto lifts and 10'6" wide by 12' tall overhead doors. Building #2 (6511) features a 48' x 37' main workspace with an additional 13' x 18' rear section, along with a 10'6" x 11' overhead bay door. This building also contains an office with a bathroom and shower, a secondary work area, and a storage room with overhead attic storage. Both buildings include gas heat, 220 electrical service, exhaust ventilation, and front & rear pedestrian doors, while the office area has electric heat. The property offers potential for a variety of commercial uses.
Local Financial Insights For 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 | $92.9k | $17.04 |
| − Vacancy | −$7.9k | −$1.45 |
| EGI | $85.0k | $15.59 |
| − OpEx | −$25.5k | −$4.68 |
| NOI | $59.5k | $10.91 |
5,450 SF · lease $17.04/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$849.7K
$743.5K – $991.4K
NOI $59,482 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.41%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$586.6K
$513.3K – $684.4K
NOI $41,065 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.73%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.26M
$1.10M – $1.47M
NOI $88,139 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.01%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Denton's Automotive
Auto Repair Shop
Similar Places Nearby
- Seredni Tire & Auto Center — 5606 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
- Seredni Tire & Auto — 5606 w broad st, richmond, va 23230
- Auto Image — 5810 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
- RPM superstore — 5705 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23226
- Goodyear — 5606 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Richmond
- County
- Richmond City
- State
- Virginia
- Longitude
- -77.5120941
- Latitude
- 37.5988025
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Commercial property ideal for automotive, contractor, or light industrial use.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 6509 Dickens Pl Richmond, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location just off Broad Street (Route 250) with quick access to I‑64, providing outstanding connectivity.; 5,450 sq ft automotive service property suitable for automotive repair, contractor use, or light industrial operations.; Two buildings with multiple work areas offering flexible commercial space.
