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Johns Island Automotive Service Opportunity
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3188 River Rd. Johns Island SC, Johns Island, SC 29455

2.75 acre parcel with established automotive service business.

Property Size4,500 SF
Lot Size2.75 Acres
Days on Market811

Property Features for 3188 River Rd. Johns Island SC

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 4,500 SF
Lot size 2.75 Acres
Property subtype Business for Sale
Listing Agency: Belk | Lucy
Listed By: Trey Lucy · License #68777
Source: Crexi
Added: May 17, 2024 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 24 at 6:22AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property presents an opportunity to acquire a 2.75-acre parcel with an existing automotive service business. Situated on Johns Island, approximately 12 miles from Kiawah, the property features an automotive shop that has been in operation for over 60 years. The property includes two freestanding buildings. The front building, approximately 4,500 square feet, contains six enclosed bays and four open bays. The rear building is approximately 2,170 square feet. While the current zoning is agricultural use, the property is grandfathered in, allowing for a service garage.

Key Highlights

  • Established automotive service business operating for over 60 years.
  • Only automotive shop on Johns Island.
  • 2.75 acre parcel included in the purchase.**

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 $125.8k $27.96
− Vacancy −$5.2k −$1.15
EGI $120.7k $26.81
− OpEx −$36.2k −$8.04
NOI $84.5k $18.77
4,500 SF · lease $27.96/SF/yr · vacancy 4.10% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.21M
$1.06M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,463 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.45%
Second Best
Industrial
$1.11M
$968.2K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,452 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.08%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.63M
$1.43M – $1.91M (±1% cap)
NOI $114,345 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.02%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

57
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 29455, SC

28,344
Population
17,196
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
100.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
283
Density / Sq Mi
$117,422
Median Household Income
$56,126
Median Earnings
$1,489
Median Rent
$499,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - 2.75 acre parcel with established automotive service business.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 3188 River Rd. Johns Island SC Johns Island, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Established automotive service business operating for over 60 years.; Only automotive shop on Johns Island.; 2.75 acre parcel included in the purchase.**
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