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High-Visibility Car Wash with Drive-Through
For Sale
$2,150,000

4920 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

COMMERCIAL - Murrells Inlet, SC

Property Size1,050 SF
Lot Size1.08 Acres
Price / SF$2,047
Days on Market265

Property Features for 4920 Highway 17 Bypass

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning GC
Exterior features Machinery Included, Fixtures/Furniture, Office(s), Reception Area, Restrooms - Public, Display Windows, Sign
Subdivision 40A Murrells Inlet - Georgetown County
Standard status Active
Size 1,050 SF
Lot size 1.08 Acres

Building Details

Floors in Building 1
Number of units 1
Listing Agency: Salt Realty
Listed By: Mo Paul's Team
Added: Nov 19, 2025 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 7:06AM
MLS# 2527809

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This high-end car wash includes a 1,600-square-foot tunnel system and a 648-square-foot hand wash bay. It features a covered patio waiting area and an office/operations area totaling 1,050 square feet, plus an additional 86-square-foot private back office. The exterior is constructed with Hardie-Plank siding and a standing seam metal roof. Infrastructure updates include new blowers and chain/rollers in 2021, a proportionator added in April 2024 (with an expected 20-year lifespan), and full interior/exterior lighting replaced in 2025, with annual equipment service performed each September. The property is located in Flood Zone X.

Set on 1.08 acres with 85 feet of road frontage, the site provides direct ingress/egress on Hwy 17 Bypass. Public remarks note SCDOT data indicating more than 40,200 vehicles passing daily. Zoning is GC.

The total building area is 2,686 heated square feet (3,590 total square feet), supporting both wash operations and on-site restrooms, lobby, and equipment functions.

Key Highlights

  • 1.08‑acre car wash with 85' road frontage and direct ingress/egress on Hwy 17 Bypass
  • 2,686 heated SF (3,590 total SF) facility with car wash tunnel, hand wash bay, covered waiting area, and office/operations space
  • Car wash tunnel: 1,600 SF with tunnel system; new blowers and chain/rollers installed in 2021

Property Analytics

Current Use

Car washes

Suggested Use

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Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

40,200 VPD
Traffic count
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

223
Businesses Nearby
13k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 85% Dining 15%
Food Lion Grocery Store Groceries
11,270 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Papa John's Pizza Dining
1,974 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 29576, SC

32,476
Population
22,097
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
61
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
30.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,065
Density / Sq Mi
$70,343
Median Household Income
$36,352
Median Earnings
$1,467
Median Rent
$315,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Car wash - Car wash facility on 1.08 acres with direct ingress/egress on Hwy 17 Bypass and a covered waiting area.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 4920 Highway 17 Bypass Murrells Inlet, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1.08‑acre car wash with 85' road frontage and direct ingress/egress on Hwy 17 Bypass; 2,686 heated SF (3,590 total SF) facility with car wash tunnel, hand wash bay, covered waiting area, and office/operations space; Car wash tunnel: 1,600 SF with tunnel system; new blowers and chain/rollers installed in 2021
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