Self-Service Car Wash
9809 River Road Marcy, NY 13403
For Sale
$695,000
COMMERCIAL - Marcy, NY
Property Size4,860 SF
Lot Size2.68 Acres
Price / SF$143
Days on Market1204
Property Features for 9809 River Road
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Com1/Res1
Parking
20
Parking features
Paved or Surfaced
Standard status
Active
APN
306.007-1-42.2; 306.007-1-42.1
Size
4,860 SF
Lot size
2.68 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
8349
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Natural Gas, Central, Radiant, Forced Air
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
2005
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
3
Flooring type
Concrete
Building materials
Block, Frame, WoodSiding
Roof type
Metal, Asphalt
Listing Agency:
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services CNY
(315) 733-0463
Listed By:
Matthew G. Pryputniewicz · License #40PR0919917
(315) 794-3305
Added: Apr 14, 2023
Changed: Jul 12
Last Checked: Jul 30 at 3:06AM
MLS# S1464567
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This for-sale self-service car wash complex is set on two tax parcels totaling 2.68 acres, with extensive paved areas for parking and drive access. The front car wash was constructed in 2005 and includes two manual wash bays (1,440 square feet) with room to add an additional bay. The site also features vacuums and trash collection. The car wash has a concrete floor with radiant heat designed to help curb ice buildup.
A second parcel wraps around the car wash and extends to the rear approximately 500 feet, including 60 feet of R.O.W. that forms part of 243 feet of road frontage on River Road. The property includes a 1,500-square-foot office building/apartment (25 by 60) with a garage renovated in 2018, as well as a 30 by 60 building built in 2003 with two car lifts and additional improvements. A 10 by 12 storage shed is also included, and all buildings are described as uniformly constructed and well maintained, with interiors and exteriors tastefully done.
The seller indicates the property could be suitable for a 1031 exchange. The owner is retiring.
A second parcel wraps around the car wash and extends to the rear approximately 500 feet, including 60 feet of R.O.W. that forms part of 243 feet of road frontage on River Road. The property includes a 1,500-square-foot office building/apartment (25 by 60) with a garage renovated in 2018, as well as a 30 by 60 building built in 2003 with two car lifts and additional improvements. A 10 by 12 storage shed is also included, and all buildings are described as uniformly constructed and well maintained, with interiors and exteriors tastefully done.
The seller indicates the property could be suitable for a 1031 exchange. The owner is retiring.
Key Highlights
- Car wash built in 2005 on 0.91 acres of paved surface with 2 manual wash bays (1,440 SF) and room for an additional bay
- Additional 1.76‑acre parcel wraps to the rear with 60' R.O.W. and 243' of road frontage on busy River Road
- 1500 SF office/apartment (25' x 60') with a garage renovated in 2018
Financial Insights For Specialty Retail
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- Vacancy
- income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
- EGI (Effective Gross Income)
- gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
- OpEx (Operating Expenses)
- recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
- NOI (Net Operating Income)
- income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $78.7k | $16.20 |
| − Vacancy | −$4.1k | −$0.84 |
| EGI | $74.6k | $15.36 |
| − OpEx | −$18.7k | −$3.84 |
| NOI | $56.0k | $11.52 |
4,860 SF · lease $16.20/SF/yr · vacancy 5.20% · expense 25.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$799.7K
$699.7K – $933.0K
NOI $55,978 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.05%
Second Best
Retail
$698.4K
$611.1K – $814.8K
NOI $48,887 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.03%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.28M
$1.12M – $1.49M
NOI $89,650 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Location Intelligence
Current Use
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Self-service car wash on two parcels with manual bays, vacuums, paved parking, and renovated office/garage structures.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 9809 River Road Marcy, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $695,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Car wash built in 2005 on 0.91 acres of paved surface with 2 manual wash bays (1,440 SF) and room for an additional bay; Additional 1.76‑acre parcel wraps to the rear with 60' R.O.W. and 243' of road frontage on busy River Road; 1500 SF office/apartment (25' x 60') with a garage renovated in 2018
