5843 U.s. 6, Portage, IN 46368

$1,600,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 7,374 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 81,022 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,600,000 List Date: 5/05/2026 Last Modified: 5/05/2026

Overview

Description

Rare dual-unit commercial auto repair facility on one of Northwest Indiana's highest-traffic corridors. US Highway 6 in Portage at a signalized intersection with a large pylon sign visible from both directions and a generously sized parking lot with dual access points and marked stalls. This is a true turnkey acquisition with all equipment and inventory included. Unit One is a fully operational full-service auto and truck repair shop that has been running continuously since 1990. The customer side features a spacious windowed waiting area with seating, large glass storefront windows facing US-6, a fully built out service counter with point of sale setup and product display shelving, a private manager office with drop ceiling lighting and filing storage, and a clean ADA-equipped tiled restroom. The shop floor features multiple drive-through bays with full-height glass garage doors, multiple commercial-grade post lifts including BendPak units capable of handling cars, SUVs, full-size tru ...

Listing Details MLS# 838296

General Property Information

Number Of Units Total
2
Living Area
7374
Building Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1990
Parking Total
40
Lot Size Acres
1.86
Lot Size Square Feet
81021.6
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No

Property Features

Building Features: Exterior Lighting; Janitorial Service Business Type: Auto Service Construction Materials: Brick; Cement Siding Cooling: Central Air Current Use: Automotive; Commercial Electric: 200+ Amp Service Flooring: Concrete Heating: Forced Air Listing Terms: Cash; Other Lock Box Information: Call Listing Office Owner Pays: All Utilities Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Possible Use: Automotive Rail Availability: None Roof: Asphalt Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Tenant Pays: None Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Connected; Underground Utilities Water Source: Public

Contract Information

Auction YN
No
Original List Price
1600000
Property Sub Type
Industrial
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Agency
Occupant Type
Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
5843
Street Name
U.s. 6
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46368

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Rare dual-unit commercial auto repair facility on one of Northwest Indiana's highest-traffic corridors. US Highway 6 in Portage at a signalized intersection with a large pylon sign visible from both directions and a generously sized parking lot with dual access points and marked stalls. This is a true turnkey acquisition with all equipment and inventory included. Unit One is a fully operational full-service auto and truck repair shop that has been running continuously since 1990. The customer side features a spacious windowed waiting area with seating, large glass storefront windows facing US-6, a fully built out service counter with point of sale setup and product display shelving, a private manager office with drop ceiling lighting and filing storage, and a clean ADA-equipped tiled restroom. The shop floor features multiple drive-through bays with full-height glass garage doors, multiple commercial-grade post lifts including BendPak units capable of handling cars, SUVs, full-size trucks and RVs, wheel balancing and alignment machines, diagnostic equipment, industrial air system, heating units, toolboxes, rolling carts, and specialty equipment for exhaust and brake work. A fully stocked floor-to-ceiling parts and inventory room transfers with the sale. A mezzanine level above the shop floor provides additional storage and overlooks the entire bay area. Unit Two is a fully separated vacant unit with its own independent street entrance, its own awning, reception area, bay doors, lifts, and restroom facilities. Lease it to a tenant for immediate rental income, expand your own operation across both sides, or reposition it for another permitted commercial use. The infrastructure, plumbing, and electrical are in place. C2 General Commercial zoning, conforming permitted use, no variances needed. SBA financing eligible with strong debt service coverage for qualified buyers. 35 plus years of operating history. 30 miles to downtown Chicago with direct access to I-94.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-05-05T17:42:11Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-05-05

More Information

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
No

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Must call listing agent for showings. Listing agent to be at all showings. No showings during working business hours.

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
12273
Tax Year
2026
Tax Legal Description
8 - Portage Corporation -016
Parcel Number
640526201004000016
Township
Portage
Directions
165 north to ridge road, to portage. at the light on the south side.

Construction Materials

Brick
Yes
Cement Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Flooring

Concrete
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Other
Yes

Lock Box Information

Call Listing Office
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes
Negotiable
Yes

Roof

Asphalt
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Underground Utilities
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Owner Pays

All Utilities
Yes

Tenant Pays

None
Yes

Current Use

Automotive
Yes
Commercial
Yes

Possible Use

Automotive
Yes

Building Features

Exterior Lighting
Yes
Janitorial Service
Yes

Business Type

Auto Service
Yes

Rail Availability

None
Yes
Listing Office: Realest.com
Last Updated: May - 05 - 2026
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