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    225 W Houghton Lake Drive, Prudenville, MI 48651

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    $360,000

    COMMERCIAL - Prudenville, MI

    Lot size:
    2.00 Acres
    Added:
    Jul 12, 2025
    Days on Market:
    303
    Last Refresh:
    May 10 at 7:06 pm

    Property Features for 225 W Houghton Lake Drive

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Commercial
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    003-585-077-0000,081-0000,014-005-0022,005-0015
    Lot size
    2.00 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    LOTS 77, 78, 79, 80 & THE NW 100 FT OF LOT 81 PLEASANT VIEW SUBD AND COM AT INTER N 1/8 LINE & N-S 1/4 LINE TH N0DEG05'00''W ALG 1/4 LINE & WLY LOT LINE OF LOT 8 OF PLAT SUNNY BROOK EST 346.25FT TO SW COR LOT 7 OF ...

    Utilities

    Water source
    Well
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Building materials
    Block

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    Listing Contact
    Ruth Anne Clemens
    Ruth Anne Clemens

    Listing agent Ruth Anne Clemens License #6506043271

    Listing office CB Schmidt Houghton Lake 1244 W Houghton Lake Drive, PRUDENVILLE, MI

    Listing date Jul 12, 2025

    MLS# 201835886

    Copyright © 2026 Water Wonderland Board of Realtors®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Strategic location on Highway M‑55, a corridor between I‑75 and US‑127, near Houghton Lake.
    • Well‑maintained car wash facility with one touchless automatic wash and four self‑serve bays.
    • Equipped with six vacuums, a vending machine, and coin changers for customer convenience.
    • Over 2 acres of land with over 200' frontage on both M‑55 and Denton Creek.
    • Potential for expansion or additional income from storage/parking area.
    • Durable block construction.

    Overview

    This well-maintained car wash presents an investment opportunity, strategically located on Highway M-55, a corridor between I-75 and US-127, and across from Houghton Lake. The facility includes one touchless automatic wash and four self-serve bays. It is equipped with six vacuums, a vending machine, and coin changers. The site consists of over 2 acres with over 200' on both M-55 and Denton Creek, providing room for expansion or additional income from storage or a parking area. This property offers potential for success in a desirable community.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    East Bay Car ... Car Wash

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon Auto Parts Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Prudenville
    County
    Roscommon
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -84.642934
    Latitude
    44.303397

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Well-maintained car wash on Highway M-55 near Houghton Lake.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 225 W Houghton Lake Drive Prudenville, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $360,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Strategic location on Highway M‑55, a corridor between I‑75 and US‑127, near Houghton Lake.; Well‑maintained car wash facility with one touchless automatic wash and four self‑serve bays.; Equipped with six vacuums, a vending machine, and coin changers for customer convenience.
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    Ruth Anne Clemens
    Ruth Anne Clemens
    Real Estate License ID: 6506043271
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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