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    1025 W Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, MI 49093

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    For Sale
    $500,000

    Well-established car wash with expansion potential on Michigan Avenue.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Property size:
    6,100 SF
    Lot size:
    1.18 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $81/SF
    Added:
    Mar 11, 2026
    Days on Market:
    69
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 2:47 am

    Property Features for 1025 W Michigan Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    6,100 SF
    Lot size
    1.18 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1980

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    Listing Contact
    Garrett Hall
    Garrett Hall

    Listing agent Garrett Hall License #6502432494

    Listing office HG Real Estate

    Listing date Mar 11, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Established and well‑maintained 'Soapy's Carwash' self‑serve/automated car wash business.
    • Prime location on well‑trafficked Michigan Ave (M‑60) with high visibility (8200 cars/day).
    • Over one acre of land, offering potential for new business development.
    • Proximity to US 131 (within 1/2 mile).
    • Includes 6 self‑service bays and 1 conveyor track automated system.
    • Financials available to qualified buyers with confidentiality agreement.

    Overview

    This unique business opportunity features a well-established self-serve and automated car wash located in the extended business district of Three Rivers. Known as "Soapy's Carwash", the property includes 6 self-service bays and 1 conveyor track automated system. The business is well-maintained and ready for new ownership. Financial details are available to qualified buyers under a confidentiality agreement. The property spans over an acre on Michigan Avenue (M-60), offering potential for new construction and business opportunities, subject to City of Three Rivers approval. The location benefits from an average daily traffic count of 8200 and is situated within half a mile of US 131. The property size is 6100 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Soapy's Car Wash Car Wash

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Three Rivers
    County
    St. Joseph
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.6454
    Latitude
    41.9426

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Self service car wash - Well-established car wash with expansion potential on Michigan Avenue.
    Where is this self service car wash located?
    The property is located at 1025 W Michigan Avenue Three Rivers, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Established and well‑maintained 'Soapy's Carwash' self‑serve/automated car wash business.; Prime location on well‑trafficked Michigan Ave (M‑60) with high visibility (8200 cars/day).; Over one acre of land, offering potential for new business development.
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    Listing Contact
    Garrett Hall
    Garrett Hall
    Real Estate License ID: 6502432494
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    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:

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    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

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    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.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • 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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