FOR SALE - 1,512 SF Building on 0.41 Acres
Purchase Price - $700,000

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1222 N. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80909

1222 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80900

1222 N Academy Blvd presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-visibility commercial site on one of Colorado Springs' busiest thoroughfares. Historically utilized as a car dealership, this property remains ideally suited for automotive sales or service but also offers strong potential for alternative uses, including quick-service restaurant (QSR), drive-thru coffee, or a small-format retail/restaurant concept.

​Positioned at a signalized intersection along N Academy Blvd, the site benefits from exceptional traffic counts of 42,000 - 48,000 vehicles per day, ensuring strong exposure for any business. The 1,512 SF freestanding building, originally constructed in 1959, sits on a 0.41-acre lot (17,846 SF) with roughly 30 unmarked parking spaces, making it highly adaptable for multiple uses.
Key Features:
  • Lot Size: 0.41 Acres
  • Building Size: 1,512 SF
  • Parking: Approx. 30 spaces​
  • Zoning: MX-M 
  • Utilities: Full utility access including water, electric, gas, and wastewater services​

​A Location Primed for Success: ​​
Located in Colorado Springs’ dynamic Academy Blvd corridor, this site sits in a trade area known for its automotive, retail, and restaurant density, offering a built-in customer base. With flexible redevelopment potential, this is a strategic acquisition for users or investors looking to establish a presence in one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs. 

​Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a high-exposure site with built-in redevelopment potential. Contact us today for more details or to schedule a tour!
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Location Highlights:
  • High-Traffic Location: 42,000 - 48,000 VPD along N Academy Blvd.
  • Freestanding 1,512 SF Building: Ideal for auto sales, retail, or QSR concepts.
  • Large Lot – 0.41 Acres: Versatile space with significant frontage and parking.
  • Zoning Flexibility Pending: Rezoning process underway to facilitate new development.
  • Diverse Use Potential: Car dealership, auto service, drive-thru coffee, QSR, or small retail/restaurant.
  • Strong Retail & Automotive Corridor: Surrounded by established businesses and national brands.
Re-Zoning in Progress - Ready for Redevelopment
The sellers are actively pursuing a rezoning to clean up a 15’ stretch along the west property line that was zoned R-5. The remainder of the site is zoned MX-M, and upon approval the full site will be zoned MX-M, expected to be completed by April 2025, unlocking greater flexibility for redevelopment.

​With a development plan potentially in place as early as this spring, this site offers a prime opportunity for investors, developers, and owner-users seeking a well-positioned asset in a high-traffic corridor.
For More Information Please Contact:
Sarah Humbargar
Associate Broker & Development Consultant
Sherpa Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
719.339.0712 | [email protected]