Automotive Repair Facility and
For Sale
$875,000
6915 S Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636
COMMERCIAL - Chicago, IL
Property Size9,150 SF
Lot Size0.84 Acres
Price / SF$95.63
Days on Market30
Property Features for 6915 S Ashland Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Retail
Directions
Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-94 W Take exit 59C toward 71st St Take exit 59C to merge onto S State St Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto W 71st St
Subdivision
CHI - West Englewood
Standard status
Active
APN
20203160100000
Lot size
0.84 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
26370
Utilities
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
1920
Floors in Building
1
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams ONEChicago · Keller Williams Realty
(312) 216-2422
Listed By:
Anthony Hardy · License #475139834
(312) 216-2422
Added: Jul 13
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 10 at 11:06PM
MLS# 12703673
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This offering includes an established automotive repair and retail building together with additional gated commercial land for vehicle-related operations. The automotive repair and retail improvements sit on a parcel that also supports customer parking and vehicle staging, with space designed for tow-truck circulation, fleet storage, parts storage, and potential expansion. Active utility connections and existing automotive infrastructure are in place to support continued use.
The property is located at a signalized intersection and is positioned directly across from major neighborhood traffic generators, including Food 4 Less (dedicated fuel center), Chase Bank, Bank of America, Foot Locker, Little Caesars, and Subway. All parcels are zoned B3-3, offering flexibility for continued automotive operations, commercial use, business expansion, or potential redevelopment subject to applicable approvals. The site has operated as a family-owned auto repair/collision business since 1969 and is currently managed by its second-generation owner, reflecting long-term operating history at the location.
The property is located at a signalized intersection and is positioned directly across from major neighborhood traffic generators, including Food 4 Less (dedicated fuel center), Chase Bank, Bank of America, Foot Locker, Little Caesars, and Subway. All parcels are zoned B3-3, offering flexibility for continued automotive operations, commercial use, business expansion, or potential redevelopment subject to applicable approvals. The site has operated as a family-owned auto repair/collision business since 1969 and is currently managed by its second-generation owner, reflecting long-term operating history at the location.
Key Highlights
- Established automotive repair facility (family‑owned since 1969), currently managed by second‑generation owner
- 9,150 SF automotive repair and retail building with 36,795 SF contiguous land (0.84 acre)
- Additional 26,015 SF gated land adjacent to the building for vehicle staging, fleet/storage, and expansion space
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
$57,379
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
6.56%
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%
$1,147,580
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$819,700
$819.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$637,544
$637.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 9,150 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
$86.3K $9.43/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.3K −$0.47/SF
EGI
$82.0K $8.96/SF
− OpEx
−$24.6K −$2.69/SF
NOI
$57.4K $6.27/SF
Area
Chicago, IL
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$9.43 /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%
$1,147,580
Cap Rate 7%
$819,700
Cap Rate 9%
$637,544
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$1.81M
$1.58M – $2.11M
NOI $126,588 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.47%
Second Best
Industrial
$819.7K
$717.2K – $956.3K
NOI $57,379 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.56%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$4.31M
$3.77M – $5.03M
NOI $301,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 34.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Fenced yard
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
620
Businesses Nearby
54k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Groceries 86%
Shops & Services 14%
Food 4 Less
Groceries
46,324 visits/mo
0.2 miles
BP
Shops & Services
7,702 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 60636, IL
34,800
Population
14,363
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
11%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
3.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,923
Density / Sq Mi
$35,077
Median Household Income
$30,411
Median Earnings
$1,135
Median Rent
$150,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Automotive repair and retail building plus gated land, zoned B3-3 for continued services, expansion, or redevelopment.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 6915 S Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $875,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Established automotive repair facility (family‑owned since 1969), currently managed by second‑generation owner; 9,150 SF automotive repair and retail building with 36,795 SF contiguous land (0.84 acre); Additional 26,015 SF gated land adjacent to the building for vehicle staging, fleet/storage, and expansion space
