Lake City Car Wash
For Sale
$300,000
991 S Lakeshore Drive, Lake City, MI 49651
COMMERCIAL - Lake City, MI
Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size0.24 Acres
Days on Market168
Property Features for 991 S Lakeshore Drive
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Retail
Elementary school district
Lake City
Middle school district
Lake City
High school district
Lake City
Directions
W Beeler Rd to M-66, south to address
Standard status
Active
APN
051-353-008-43
Lot size
0.24 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
SEC 7 T22N R7W PCL 051-353-008-41 OF THE SURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK OF SURVEYS
Tax Annual Amount
2418
Legal Description
SEC 7 T22N R7W PCL 051-353-008-41 OF THE SURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK OF SURVEYS
Utilities
Utilities
Electricity Available
Heating system
Radiant
Amenities
in-floor heat
boiler
high power electrical service
commercial water softener
on-demand water heater
camera system
internet
weep systems
Building Details
Year built
1995
Number of units
1
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
(616) 288-3244
Listed By:
G.Larry Branscombe
(616) 299-6846
Added: Mar 5
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 10:06PM
MLS# 26008303
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This self-serve car wash business is situated on a large lot with access to the main road. It features two inside bays, one outside bay, and two vacuums. The car wash is capable of running remotely and has been set up to use current and durable technology. It features a Gin-San Direct Drive system, auto mixing chem configuration, high-pressure delivery, a foaming brush, and a triple foam system. The property has full cinderblock construction. The three bays have in-floor heating with a boiler. High power electrical service is connected externally. A new Gin-San 'SES' Carwash system is fully installed in 2025. In-bay systems are updated to allow customers to use both coin and card, and there is a cash changer in front of the building. The Gin-San coin vaults and control doors are set up to the Nyax system and can be controlled remotely, as well as tracking coin and card use and reports for real-time monitoring. A Hamilton DRS dual loading stacker for redundancy was newly installed in 2025. An on-demand water heater feeds into mixing tanks, and a new commercial water softener system was installed in 2025. On-site extras include a camera system, internet, and weep systems. The sale includes the LLC name "Lake City Car Wash LLC", the web domain, Google Business Account, Email, Facebook account, and all associated virtual assets, as well as full build records and schematics. Water and valve inspections by the city and state of MI were completed in December 2025. The property is located in a high-traffic area between US 131 and US 75 and has a view of Lake Missaukee from the parking lot. The location is ideal for an owner/operator with cash flow potential and potential appreciation value. Neighboring businesses include self-storage, screen and vinyl printing, and a musical instruction business, all just minutes away from Downtown. The lot size is 0.24 acres.
Key Highlights
- New Gin‑San 'SES' Carwash system fully installed in 2025 (valued at $48,000 per bay).
- Remote operation capabilities with Nyax system for coin and card tracking, and real‑time monitoring.
- Unique 3rd bay designed for boats, RVs, Side by Sides and ORVs.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
51
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 49651, MI
7,881
Population
4,968
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
235.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
33
Density / Sq Mi
$61,524
Median Household Income
$35,896
Median Earnings
$879
Median Rent
$165,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Self-serve car wash business with real property and assets.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 991 S Lakeshore Drive Lake City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: New Gin‑San 'SES' Carwash system fully installed in 2025 (valued at $48,000 per bay).; Remote operation capabilities with Nyax system for coin and card tracking, and real‑time monitoring.; Unique 3rd bay designed for boats, RVs, Side by Sides and ORVs.
