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Auto Shop with Garage
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$850,000

69 Greenwood Ave #1, Montclair, NJ 07042

R2-zoned property with commercial use supported by a variance.

Property Size4,300 SF
Price / SF$197.67
Days on Market109

Property Features for 69 Greenwood Ave #1

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,300 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning R2

Site & Location

Corner Location Yes
Road Access Yes

Amenities

single-bay garage
office space
restroom

Building Details

Building Size 4,300 SF
Year Built 1932
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Units 1
Listing Agency: Stanton Company
Listed By: Nancy Simonic
Source: Betterhomerealestate
Added: May 14 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 11:33AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 4,300-square-foot automotive property includes a single-bay garage, dedicated office space, and a restroom. The building dates to 1932 and is currently used for a used-car business. Commercial use is associated with the R2 zoning through a variance.

Positioned at the intersection of Claremont and Greenwood avenues in Montclair, the property offers direct access from two avenues and sits near downtown businesses. Its setting at the end of a tree-lined residential street provides a transition between nearby residential surroundings and commercial activity. The address is 69 Greenwood Ave #1, Montclair Township, New Jersey 07042.

Key Highlights

  • 4,300 sq. ft. automotive property
  • Single‑bay garage with office space and restroom
  • R2 zoning with commercial use through a variance

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$61,375
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.22%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,227,500 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$876,786 $876.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$681,944 $681.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,300 SF 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.
Gross rent
$92.9K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.2K −$1.21/SF
EGI
$87.7K $20.39/SF
− OpEx
−$26.3K −$6.12/SF
NOI
$61.4K $14.27/SF
Area
Essex County, NJ
Vacancy
5.60%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,227,500
Cap Rate 7%
$876,786
Cap Rate 9%
$681,944

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$876.8K
$767.2K – $1.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,375 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.22%
Second Best
Industrial
$703.9K
$615.9K – $821.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,273 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.80%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.12M
$982.5K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
NOI $78,597 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.25%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store Tech Support Center Storage Facility Mobile Phone Store Supermarket

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,141
Businesses Nearby
23k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 72% Beauty & Spa 24% Dining 4%
TD Bank Shops & Services
8,336 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Pigtails & Crewcuts Beauty & Spa
5,570 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Shell Shops & Services
5,447 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Firestone Complete Auto Care Shops & Services
1,555 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Conoco Shops & Services
1,451 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 07042, NJ

27,384
Population
11,682
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
67%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
3.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,206
Density / Sq Mi
$127,083
Median Household Income
$75,856
Median Earnings
$2,017
Median Rent
$733,100
Median Home Value

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 - R2-zoned property with commercial use supported by a variance.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 69 Greenwood Ave #1 Montclair, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $850,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,300 sq. ft. automotive property; Single‑bay garage with office space and restroom; R2 zoning with commercial use through a variance
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