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    405 E Main Street, Cortez, CO 81321

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    $340,000

    Other - Cortez, CO

    Property size:
    3,762 SF
    Lot size:
    0.31 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $90/SF
    Added:
    Apr 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    27
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 2:06 am

    Property Features for 405 E Main Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,762 SF
    Lot size
    0.31 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1997
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Terry McCabe
    Terry McCabe

    Listing agent Terry McCabe

    Listing office RE/MAX Mesa Verde Realty 1640 E. Main, Cortez, CO

    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

    MLS# 831141 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Successful and sustainable carwash business opportunity.
    • Includes all fixtures and equipment for immediate operation.
    • Located in downtown Cortez, Colorado.
    • Established business with a loyal customer base.
    • Drive‑thru option with potential for employee prep service.
    • Vending machines and vacuums included.

    Overview

    This established car wash business, located in downtown Cortez, Colorado, presents an opportunity to own a sustainable business. The property has been in operation for several years and has a loyal customer base who prefer self-service car washing or using the drive-through option. The drive-through offers the option for an employee to prep vehicles, providing a personal touch. The property includes all fixtures and equipment, vending machines, and vacuums, providing everything needed to operate a self-sustaining business. The property size is 3762 square feet and the lot size is 0.31 acres.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Aqua Carwash Car Wash

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Gym & Fitness Center Building Supply Daycare Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Cortez
    County
    Montezuma
    State
    Colorado
    Longitude
    -108.5794784
    Latitude
    37.3484422

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Self service car wash - Successful car wash with loyal clientele in downtown Cortez.
    Where is this self service car wash located?
    The property is located at 405 E Main Street Cortez, CO.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $340,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Successful and sustainable carwash business opportunity.; Includes all fixtures and equipment for immediate operation.; Located in downtown Cortez, Colorado.
    (970) 565-2000
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    Terry McCabe
    Terry McCabe
    Real Estate License ID: FA.040000609
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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.

    Disclaimer

    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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    • 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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