Listing ID: 76617

Business Overview

925 S. Main St in Walsenburg, CO is an old fueling station and auto repair shop. At the corner of 10th and main st. and to include an additional city lot adjoining to the north currently vacant and undeveloped. 5184 Square feet of finished shop makes up this sizable block building. Two main shop areas make up the majority of this building plus there is a windowed storefront located up front to serve customers and canopy out front. The original fueling docks are located out front but the old fuel tanks have been removed and remedied accordingly by the State of Colorado’s requirements. This location is ready for a new life and has tons of potential. Air conditioning and natural gas heat. Security system, newer roof and exterior lighting, 10 x16 shed outside storage. A spacious adjoining lot to the north is clear and ready for development or would make for great parking. The fuel tanks once used for this fueling station have been remediated and the State of CO has issued a No Further Action letter.

Financial

  • Asking Price: $425,000
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  • Established: 1928

Detailed Information

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About The Facility:

5184 Square feet of finished shop Main shop areas make up the majority of this building plus there is a windowed storefront located up front to serve customers and canopy out front.

Additional Info

The venture was started in 1928, making the business 94 years old.

Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?

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Existing Debts and Future Obligations

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Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics

How do businesses in the area bring in new consumers? Often times, businesses have repeat consumers, which create the core of their daily earnings. Particular variables such as brand-new competition sprouting up around the area, road construction, as well as staff turnover can affect repeat clients and negatively affect future revenues. One vital thing to take into consideration is the placement of the business. Is it in a very trafficked shopping center, or is it hidden from the highway? Obviously, the more individuals that see the business on a regular basis, the greater the chance to construct a returning client base. A last thought is the general location demographics. Is the business located in a densely inhabited city, or is it situated on the outskirts of town? Exactly how might the regional mean house income impact future revenue prospects?