Ohio Car washes for sale

Updated: Sep 29

Self-Service Car Wash with Touchless Bays

81 W Dave Longaberger Avenue, Dresden, OH 43821

$674,900

0.49 AC lot

Five bays: three self‑wash and two touchless automatic
Tap‑to‑pay at all wash bays
Four vacuums, plus a change machine and car wash product vending machine
0.49‑acre site in McCoy Crossing, just off State Route 60
Built in 2000; metal roof, natural gas heat, public water and public sewer

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Updated: Apr 10

5-Bay Car Wash Building

103 S Elm Street, Troy, OH 45373

$199,000

13,650 sqft 0.31 AC lot

13,650‑square‑foot commercial building on 0.31 acres
Five‑bay former car wash configuration
B2 zoning
Brick construction; built in 1987
Public sewer service

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Self-Service Car Wash

1935 Central Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044

$250,000

2,782 sqft 0.51 AC lot

Established automotive property with automated and self-service washing components, vacuum stations, vending, and payment equipment.

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Car Wash with Automatic and Self-Service Bays

15610 Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44110

$1,100,000

4,292 sqft 0.62 AC lot

Operating facility with round-the-clock access, multiple wash formats, and updated contactless payment capabilities.

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Automated Car Wash with Self-Service Bays

16436 Miles Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44128

$550,000

0.39 AC lot

24-hour facility with automated and self-service washing, cashless payment capability, vacuums, and vending products.

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Corner Car Wash with Self-Service Bays

15610 Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44110

$1,100,000

0.62 AC lot

Operating facility with automated and self-service washing, payment flexibility, and room for detailing operations.

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Automatic and Self-Service Car Wash

8219 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105

$600,000

0.56 AC lot

Open 24 hours with multiple wash formats and payment options for customers.

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Turnkey Car Wash on Corner Lot

16436 Miles Ave, Cleveland, OH 44128

$550,000

4,008 sqft 0.39 AC lot

Turnkey car wash with two automatic bays and four self-service bays, open 24 hours on a signalized corner.

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Multi-Bay Car Wash Property

2415 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701

$1,350,000

0.71 AC lot

C-4-zoned facility includes detail areas, customer amenities, office space, and sale-included furnishings, fixtures, and equipment.

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Car Wash with Storage Building

6200 Frazeysburg Road, Zanesville, OH 43830

$869,500

0.92 AC lot

Operating facility combines self-service and touchless automatic wash functions with a separate commercial storage building.

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Automated and Self-Service Car Wash

8219 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

$600,000

2,955 sqft 0.56 AC lot

Operating automotive facility with multiple wash formats, payment options, vacuums, and 24-hour access.

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Self-Service Car Wash with Wash Bays

60 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles, OH 44446

$199,900

0.29 AC lot

The property combines a self-serve operation with vacuum equipment and substantial paved site area.

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Car Wash Property with Dual Access

827 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035

$198,900

0.46 AC lot

Former car wash with multiple bays, an attached office area, and entrances from both sides of the corner site.

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Car Wash with Office Space

1845 N 21st Street, Newark, OH 43055

$899,900

5,896 sqft

Existing wash equipment, office space, and ample parking support continued automotive use at this commercial property.

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Manual Car Wash

1991 S Alex Rd, West Carrollton, OH 45449

$100,000

0.78 AC lot

An existing wash facility is paired with a large paved area for customer parking and vehicle maneuvering.

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Self-Service Car Wash with Automatic Bay

255 E Warren Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820

$225,000

Four vacuum stations, vending machines, and change machines complement the wash bays.

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Drive-Thru Restaurant Redevelopment Site

1325 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43229

$1,100,000

6,126 sqft 1.07 AC lot

Multi-bay drive-thru building on a corner lot with 25 on-site parking spaces and dual entry points.

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Corner Car Wash Property

517 E Main Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133

$175,000

0.37 AC lot

Existing car wash with a rental house, public utilities, and access from two streets.

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Car Wash with Detail Bays

2415 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701

$1,350,000

8,966 sqft

Includes upgraded automatic equipment, multi-bay detail areas, new HVAC systems, and a new roof.

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Four-Bay Self-Service Car Wash

2530 US Rt 52, Aberdeen, OH 45101

$200,000

3.74 AC lot

Existing wash infrastructure requires repairs, updates, and equipment evaluation before reopening.

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4-Bay Car Wash

1045 Old Us Highway 52, New Richmond, OH 45157

$200,000

2,306 sqft 0.49 AC lot

Public water and sewer serve the existing car wash site.

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Turnkey Car Wash & Quick Lube

1020 Hospital Dr, Batavia, OH 45103

$1,395,000

6,786 sqft 0.91 AC lot

High-performing car wash and quick lube on 0.91 acres.

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Self-Service Car Wash Property

3562 Lagrange St, Toledo, OH 43608

$225,000

2,970 sqft 0.18 AC lot

2,970 SF car wash built in 1971 with self-service bays, coin-paid vacuums, and four vending towers on 0.1837 acres.

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Modern Car Wash For Sale

2606 Green Rd, Madison, OH 44057

$3,000,000

3,700 sqft

State-of-the-art car wash built in 2022.

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Ohio Car Washes Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 car washes for sale in Ohio, showcased through 58 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 162,840 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $27,025,200.

Sale prices for car wash businesses in Ohio start at $89,900, averaging $675,630, 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 Ohio

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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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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