Commercial Auto Garage
847 Route 3 China, ME 04358
847 Route 3, China, ME, 04358
$575,000
For Sale
$575,000
COMMERCIAL - China, ME
Property Size3,700 SF
Lot Size1.42 Acres
Price / SF$155.41
Days on Market49
Property Features for 847 Route 3
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- OUT
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 3,700 SF
- Lot size
- 1.42 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Annual Amount
- 3184
Utilities
- Sewer type
- Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Heating system
- Propane (Heating), Forced Air, Other (Heating)
- Water source
- Well, Private
Building Details
- Year built
- 1976
- Flooring type
- Concrete, Tile
- Building materials
- Metal Clad
- Roof type
- Metal
Listing agency
Coldwell Banker Realty
(207) 480-1050
Listed by
Anthony Loiko
(207) 215-9466
Added: Jun 4 Updated: Jul 11 at 11:32AM Checked: Jul 22 at 1:06PM
MLS# 1665329
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property is a spacious 3,700± square foot commercial garage built for automotive or similar trade operations. It is configured to support multiple bays, with room for equipment and storage, making it well-suited for hands-on work and day-to-day service needs. The site also includes on-site parking to accommodate staff and customers.
Located at 847 Route 3 in China, Maine (Kennebec County), the building is positioned for visibility along busy Route 3. The parcel totals 1.42 acres and is zoned OUT, providing a straightforward foundation for businesses that need practical onsite space and customer access.
This offering is a good fit for an auto mechanic or other service-oriented operator looking for a garage facility with operational flexibility. The combination of multiple bays, interior space for equipment and storage, and parking on-site supports common workflow requirements for automotive maintenance and related trades. For buyers, it presents a dedicated commercial garage property with a location designed to draw traffic from Route 3.
Located at 847 Route 3 in China, Maine (Kennebec County), the building is positioned for visibility along busy Route 3. The parcel totals 1.42 acres and is zoned OUT, providing a straightforward foundation for businesses that need practical onsite space and customer access.
This offering is a good fit for an auto mechanic or other service-oriented operator looking for a garage facility with operational flexibility. The combination of multiple bays, interior space for equipment and storage, and parking on-site supports common workflow requirements for automotive maintenance and related trades. For buyers, it presents a dedicated commercial garage property with a location designed to draw traffic from Route 3.
Key Highlights
- Spacious 3,700± SF commercial garage designed for auto mechanic or similar trade use
- Metal roof and metal‑clad construction
- Multiple bays plus space for equipment and storage
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 | $53.3k | $14.40 |
| − Vacancy | −$2.2k | −$0.60 |
| EGI | $51.0k | $13.80 |
| − OpEx | −$15.3k | −$4.14 |
| NOI | $35.7k | $9.66 |
3,700 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Industrial
$4.55M
$3.98M – $5.30M
NOI $318,214 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 55.34%
Second Best
Retail
$510.4K
$446.6K – $595.5K
NOI $35,730 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.21%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$5.52M
$4.83M – $6.44M
NOI $386,403 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 67.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Auto shops
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- S & T SERVICE INC — 847 ME-3, China, ME 04358
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Spacious auto-focused garage with multiple bays and storage, plus ample on-site parking along Route 3.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 847 Route 3 China, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $575,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Spacious 3,700± SF commercial garage designed for auto mechanic or similar trade use; Metal roof and metal‑clad construction; Multiple bays plus space for equipment and storage
