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    1561 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15226

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    Prime Pittsburgh Auto Shop, 26,000 SF

    Property size:
    26,000 SF

    Property Features for 1561 Liberty Ave

    General Information

    Property type
    Automotive properties
    Square Feet
    26,000 SF
    Lot Size
    76,230 SF

    Building Details

    Buildings
    1
    Stories
    1

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    Listing Contact
    Michael Castle
    Michael Castle

    Listing Agency: Totum Realty Advisors Listing Agent: Michael Castle

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    Overview

    This exceptional 26,000-square-foot vacant auto shop, located at 1561 W Liberty Ave in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, presents a unique investment opportunity. The property sits on a 1.75-acre lot with over 500 feet of frontage on West Liberty Avenue, boasting high visibility and accessibility with 24,500 vehicles passing daily. Previously used as a car dealership and auto repair shop, the building features approximately 8,000 square feet of showroom, lobby, and office space (6,000 square feet street-level and 2,000 square feet mezzanine) and 18,000 square feet of warehouse and shop space. Three drive-ins provide convenient access. The property benefits from ample surface parking and easy access to downtown Pittsburgh, along with strong surrounding residential density. The Highway Commercial (HC) zoning allows for a wide array of uses, including car washes, financial institutions, childcare facilities, animal care, indoor recreation, lab and research services, medical marijuana operations, retail sales and service, manufacturing, and assembly operations. The owner is flexible and open to creative solutions for the right tenant, including ground leases and build-to-suit opportunities. The asking price is $3,200,000. This property offers significant potential for a variety of businesses seeking a high-traffic location in a thriving area. The property is located in Allegheny County, PA, zip code 15226.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Auto shops

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Pittsburgh
    County
    Allegheny
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -80.017176170061
    Latitude
    40.408965286

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    FAQs

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    Automotive property - Prime Pittsburgh Auto Shop, 26,000 SF
    Where is this automotive property located?
    The property is located at 1561 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,200,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Three drive-in bays.; Easy access to Downtown Pittsburgh.; Strong surrounding residential density.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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