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Found 42 car washes for sale in North Carolina, averaging $362/sq ft. Use valuation data to compare deals faster.

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Updated: Sep 25

Car Wash with Storage Units

6281 S NC 9 Highway, Tryon, NC 28782

$425,000

3,607 sqft 1.33 AC lot

Established car wash with 20 on‑site storage units
3,607‑square‑foot property on 1.33 acres
Highway 9 frontage near Sandy Plains Road
Car wash has fresh paint and a new credit card machine
Replacement coin machine ordered

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Updated: Aug 23

Car Wash Building

501 E Barnes Street S, Wilson, NC 27893

$150,000

2,660 sqft 0.07 AC lot

2,660‑square‑foot building on a 0.07‑acre parcel
CCMX zoning allows commercial, residential, office, and civic operations
Former service station and hand car wash
Concrete flooring and wood siding
Constructed in 1960

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80-Unit Self Storage Facility

365 S Mckinley Street, Coats, NC 27521

$1,200,000

15,505 sqft 1.64 AC lot

Commercial property combines storage units with automotive service and car wash improvements on a public-road-access site.

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Touchless Car Wash and Service Bays

365 S McKinley St, Coats, NC 27521

$1,200,000

15,505 sqft 1.64 AC lot

Automotive property combines touchless washing, self-service bays, and an on-site mechanic shop.

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Car Wash Property

334 N Spence Avenue, Goldsboro, NC 27534

$1,100,000

1,329 sqft 0.82 AC lot

Existing automotive facility with GB zoning and electric heating in Goldsboro.

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Historic-District Car Wash Property

501 E Barnes Street S, Wilson, NC 27893

$150,000

0.07 AC lot

Former service station and hand car wash with Center City Mixed Use zoning for commercial, residential, office, and civic functions.

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Car Wash and Detailing Property

1708-1706 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28560

$495,000

504 sqft 1.01 AC lot

C-3-zoned commercial site with public water, parking, and established automotive operations.

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Mini Storage and Car Wash Facility

406 E Hamlet Ave, Hamlet, NC 28345

$1,575,000

14,500 sqft 2.28 AC lot

Self-storage facility with 143 non-climate-controlled units plus a 4-bay self-serve car wash and related income components.

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Agricultural Land with Pond

7301 Wolf Pond Road, Monroe, NC 28112

$250,000

13.35 AC lot

AF8-zoned acreage includes a pond and a non-operational car wash.

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Five-Bay Car Wash

314 Us Hwy, 64, Plymouth, NC 27962

$82,500

0.73 AC lot

Existing commercial car wash with concrete flooring, public water service, and a flat roof.

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Warehouse and Carwash Opportunity

91 Corban Ave SW, Concord, NC 28025

$800,000

3,462 sqft 1.25 AC lot

Warehouse and carwash near Downtown Concord with income potential.

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Car Wash With Dog Wash

100 Tidewater Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

$650,000

1.00 AC lot

Established automotive service property combining vehicle washing, pet washing, and vacuum equipment in one covered facility.

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Gas Station Building with Car Wash

100 Reilly Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314

$699,000

2,040 sqft

Former convenience-store property at a signalized intersection with an attached multi-bay car wash.

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Car Wash and Detailing Property

1708-1706 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28560

$495,000

504 sqft 1.01 AC lot

Operating car wash and detailing business with C-3 zoning, paved parking, and additional vehicle consignment use.

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Multi-Business Opportunity on 10 Acres

750 Edward Best Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549

$475,000

4,680 sqft 10.00 AC lot

Former convenience store, laundromat, and car wash on 10 acres.

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Car Wash Building

334 N Spence Ave, Goldsboro, NC 27534

$1,100,000

1,584 sqft

Formerly used for automotive washing, the property includes improvements built in 1985.

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Car Wash on Acreage

4735 Fayetteville Road, Raeford, NC 28376

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4,714 sqft 1.77 AC lot

The property pairs a car wash facility with an adjoining land parcel.

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Car Wash with Triple Net Lease

427 Bridge Street, Washington, NC 27889

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4,230 sqft

Single-tenant car wash on a 0.78-acre parcel, built in 2022, with a 20-year NNN lease.

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Turnkey Car Wash Facility

1723 S. Miami Boulevard, Durham, NC 27703

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4,474 sqft

Established, fully operational car wash configured for immediate operation and income production.

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Caliber Car Wash

3404 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704

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3,058 sqft 1.39 AC lot

The site is leased on a long-term NNN basis with scheduled annual rent increases.

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Four Parcels in Historic Gastonia

312 W 2nd Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052

$3,000,000

28,200 sqft 0.49 AC lot

Four parcels near downtown Gastonia with diverse development potential.

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12-Bay Self-Service Car Wash

2334 Randleman Road, Greensboro, NC 27406

$535,000

1.22 AC lot

Existing wash facility includes conditioned office space and multiple operating bays.

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Car Wash with Five Bays

314 US-64, Plymouth, NC 27962

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510 sqft 0.73 AC lot

0.73-acre property includes an existing five-bay car wash and flexible site for automotive, retail, or service-based use.

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Self-Storage Facility with Car Wash

1055 Alamance Church Road, Greensboro, NC 27406

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3,686 sqft 2.06 AC lot

Multi-building property combines storage operations with self-service and automatic car wash facilities.

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North Carolina Car Washes Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 car washes for sale in North Carolina, showcased through 42 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 146,642 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $18,145,074.

Sale prices for car wash businesses in North Carolina start at $40,000, averaging $756,044, and reaching up to $3,000,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

How to Buy a Car Wash in North Carolina

A step-by-step guide to car wash acquisitions.

Choose your car wash model. Pick self-serve, in-bay automatic, or conveyor tunnel before screening listings - each is a distinct asset class with different CapEx, labor, and revenue potential.
Value the business and real estate separately. Value the operations on an EBITDA multiple and the property independently, then budget a 20–30% "Day 2" reserve for equipment and signage.
Arrange financing and validate the price. Use an SBA 7(a) or 504 loan with 10–20% down, confirm a DSCR of at least 1.25x, and benchmark your offer against recently sold North Carolina commercial comps.
Audit the equipment and operations. Review maintenance logs and the age of pumps, conveyors, and kiosks. Price the "capex cliff" if tunnel equipment exceeds 7–10 years.
Complete environmental due diligence. Order a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and inspect grit traps and waste pits: drainage liabilities and violations transfer to you at closing.
Analyze capture rate and competition. Use local market insights to measure the share of passing traffic that stops, check for new express washes nearby, and treat memberships as your hedge.
Close the deal and transition operations. Engage commercial brokers in North Carolina or an attorney for the license transfer and purchase-price allocation, then secure a 2–4-week handover with the seller.

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