Commercial Real Estate Auction - Dover, DE (Premier Automotive Collision Center)

Commercial Real Estate Auction - Dover, DE (Premier Automotive Collision Center)

A (+/-) 5 acre parcel up for Public Auction in Dover, DE! ALL BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE AUCTION! CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM.

The auction for this parcel will be held on-site at 12041 Cordova Road - Cordova, MD @ 11AM!

PROPERTY INSPECTION: MONDAY, APRIL 22ND FROM 10AM-12PM

OPENING BID INCENTIVE - FORTNA AUCTIONEERS & MARKETING GROUP IS OFFERING A 3% REBATE BACK TO THE BUYER WHO SUBMITS THE HIGHEST OPENING BID AMOUNT FOR THE AUCTION. BIDDER MUST BE SELECTED AS THE HIGHEST OPENING BID AND MUST BE THE HIGHEST BIDDER WHEN THE AUCTIONEER CLOSES THE BIDDING TO RECEIVE THE 3% REBATE. PLEASE SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THE REGISTRATION FORM.

Shift Collision: Premier Automotive Collision Center for Sale

AUCTION!  Rare commercial real estate plus business auction.  Everything needed to thrive from day one.  Properties like this strategically located business and property don’t come along often and provide real opportunity.  Whether you’re looking to jumpstart cash flow immediately, expand an existing operation, or venture into a new market, this is the property for you.  

Key Features:

  • Daily Traffic Count: 19,000 cars, ensuring high visibility.
  • Strategic Location: Directly across from Redners, Hardee's, AAA, and a complete shopping center.
  • Spacious Facility: Over 5,000 square foot building on a 5-acre lot, offering extensive expansion opportunities.
  • State-of-the-Art Collision Center: Fully rehabbed with untouched, high-quality equipment.Downdraft Paint Booth: Top-tier installation, never used for painting, guarantees superior paint jobs.
  • Brand New Mixing Room: Equipped with the latest PPG technology, new scales, and fully operational for precision work.
  • Additional Equipment: Includes a frame machine, a new lift, brand new compressors, and more for a full-service operation.
  • Renovated Front Lobby: Welcoming space with a new HVAC system, ensuring comfort for customers and staff.
  • Exterior Upgrades: Freshly painted exterior brick and a brand new roof installed.
  • Underserved Market: Identified gap in the Dover market for collision services, indicating strong demand.Turnkey Operation: All equipment and build-out come with the property, representing immense value.
  • Ready for Business: Approved for automotive use with all entrance permits in place. Prepared for new asphalt paving.Opportunity Highlights:Owning a fully equipped, brand-new collision center presents a rare opportunity in today’s market.
  • The expansive lot size allows for additional storage, new buildings, or other ventures, making it adaptable to future growth.
  • Located in a high-traffic area with immediate access to a broad customer base from surrounding businesses and shopping centers.
  • A turnkey solution for businesses looking to enter or expand in the collision repair market without the usual upfront costs.
  • Prepped for new pavement, but whether got too cold in fall of 2023 and couldn’t be finished.  

This property offers more than just a location; it offers the right clientele, demographics, and ability to succeed.  The fully equipped collision center, significant land for expansion, and its location in a high-traffic area next to national franchises creates a compelling case for any investor or business owner looking for growth or diversification.  

  • Parcel ID#: ED-05-07610-01-4800-000 (Public records have the address 1362 Hartly Road - Dover, DE)

  • County: Kent

  • Year Built: 1983

  • Acres: (+/-) 5.1 acres 

  • Zoned: C-3 & CPO

  • Building Size: (+/-) 5,000 SF - Turn Key Collision Shop

  • Including Commercial Air Compressors, Car Lifts, Auto body Frame Machine, Computerized Paint Mixer, State of the Art Down Draft Paint Booth, Inspection Pit Lift (All included in the Purchase Price of the Property)

  • Taxes Approx. $2978
  • Tax Assessed Value - $1,366,500

Zoned C-3 in the front section and CPO in the rear wooded section.  Property is located in the City of Dover on Route 8 across from Greentree Village Shopping Center. The front section is approximately 120' frontage. Rear section of the site is undeveloped and wooded.  Current building is (+/-) 5,000 SF with a new roof in 2011.

The auction for this parcel will be held on-site at 12041 Cordova Road - Cordova, MD @ 11AM!

*Owner is retiring

Terms - Certified Funds of $75,000 required to be an approved bidder. A 10% deposit due day of auction.  Balance due in 30 days.  An 8.75% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final bid price to be paid by the buyer(s).  Buyer(s) are responsible for transfer taxes imposed by the State of Delaware and deed prep.  Property is sold AS IS, WHERE IS with NO CONTINGENCIES.