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Four-Bay Self-Serve Car Wash
For Sale
$375,000

1006 E 1st Street, Humble, TX 77338

A four-bay self-serve car wash with recent updates, positioned for convenient customer access off major corridor roads.

Property Size1,512 SF
Lot Size0.30 Acres
Price / SF$248.02
Days on Market51

Property Features for 1006 E 1st Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,512 SF
Lot size 0.30 Acres
Property subtype Commercial

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Traffic Count 11,072 vehicles/day

Building Details

Year Built 1970
Listing Agency: Attlee Realty, LLC
Listed By: Melissa Croll · License #9004811
Source: Signaturere
Added: Jun 12 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 3:50PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property is a four-bay self-serve car wash with a 1,512 SF building and multiple vacuum stations. The site is described as recently updated, with improvements intended to support a clean, functional, ready-to-operate setup. The configuration is straightforward for day-to-day car wash operations, providing four self-serve bays for customers to use on demand.

The car wash is located just off FM 1960 in Humble’s high-traffic commercial corridor. The site offers easy ingress and egress from E 1st Street and N. Houston Ave, with visibility called out as a key attribute. The property is served by nearby roadways with AADT counts of 10,848 and 11,072 on FM 1960, indicating steady vehicle movement in the immediate area.

With its compact, purpose-built layout and self-serve setup, this asset fits well for an owner-operator or a buyer looking for a low-overhead automotive service business. The property is positioned on a dedicated parcel and includes the core operational features—four bays and vacuums—so it can be managed directly without major tenant coordination. Financial details are available upon request for qualified parties.

Key Highlights

  • 4‑bay self‑serve car wash with multiple vacuums, ready to operate
  • 1,512 SF building on 0.2982 acres (12,990 SF lot) with four self‑serve bays
  • Located just off FM 1960 in Humble’s high‑traffic commercial corridor

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 $31.0k $20.52
− Vacancy −$1.8k −$1.17
EGI $29.3k $19.35
− OpEx −$7.3k −$4.84
NOI $21.9k $14.51
1,512 SF · lease $20.52/SF/yr · vacancy 5.70% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$313.5K
$274.3K – $365.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,943 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.85%
Second Best
Retail
$256.6K
$224.6K – $299.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,965 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.79%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$412.9K
$361.3K – $481.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,900 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.71%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Humble Car Wash Car Wash

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Butcher Acupuncture Nursing Home Clothing & Fashion Store Florist

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

11,072 VPD
Traffic count
Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,909
Businesses Nearby
81k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 47% Shops & Services 39% Groceries 12% Electronics 1%
Starbucks Dining
14,337 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Mobil Shops & Services
14,304 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Jack in the Box Dining
12,243 visits/mo 0.4 miles
La Michoacana Meat Market Groceries
9,495 visits/mo 0.4 miles
SONIC Drive In Dining
7,676 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 77338, TX

45,031
Population
17,667
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
26.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,732
Density / Sq Mi
$68,808
Median Household Income
$38,528
Median Earnings
$1,354
Median Rent
$222,900
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 - A four-bay self-serve car wash with recent updates, positioned for convenient customer access off major corridor roads.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 1006 E 1st Street Humble, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $375,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4‑bay self‑serve car wash with multiple vacuums, ready to operate; 1,512 SF building on 0.2982 acres (12,990 SF lot) with four self‑serve bays; Located just off FM 1960 in Humble’s high‑traffic commercial corridor
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