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    955 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN

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    Car wash business and redevelopment opportunity in Forest Lake.

    Type:SPECIALTY
    Property size:
    4,680 SF
    Lot size:
    0.64 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $192/SF
    Added:
    Dec 5, 2022
    Days on Market:
    1290
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 9:30 pm

    Property Features for 955 W Broadway Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,680 SF
    Lot size
    0.64 Acres
    Property subtype
    SPECIALTY

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    Lisa Christianson
    Lisa Christianson

    Listing agent Lisa Christianson License #MN 20313253

    Listing office Colliers

    Listing date Dec 5, 2022

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    HighLights

    • Redevelopment opportunity in a highly desirable retail trade area.
    • Existing car wash business provides immediate cash flow.
    • Strategic location just 2 blocks off I‑35 with high traffic counts and great visibility.
    • Two access points enhance accessibility: West Broadway Avenue and First Avenue Northeast.
    • Located in the heart of the business district, surrounded by major retailers.
    • Tax benefits: Potential for accelerated depreciation on property improvements for car wash assets.

    Overview

    This property features a fully staffed, owner-operated car wash, along with two rental spaces, offering an attractive investment opportunity. The property is situated in the desirable Forest Lake retail trade area. The underlying real estate presents a redevelopment opportunity. The property, built in 2001, is zoned B2 - Highway Business District. The building has 4,680 square feet of space on a 1.18-acre parcel. The 2025 tax is $23,374. The property benefits from its location in a local and regional trade area, just 2 blocks off I-35 at the Forest Lake exit, with high traffic counts and great visibility. It features two access points on West Broadway Avenue and First Avenue Northeast, placing it in the heart of the business district. Area tenants include Home Depot, Chipotle, Walmart Supercenter, Tires Plus, Northern Tool, Perkins, and Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack. The average household population within 1 mile is 3,223, within 3 miles is 12,795, and within 5 miles is 21,300. Average household income is $55,528 within 1 mile, $77,808 within 3 miles, and $78,262 within 5 miles. Traffic counts include 67,590 vehicles per day on I-35 and 24,665 vehicles per day on W Broadway Ave.

    Local 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 $101.1k $21.60
    − Vacancy −$6.6k −$1.40
    EGI $94.5k $20.20
    − OpEx −$23.6k −$5.05
    NOI $70.9k $15.15
    4,680 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $1.01M
    $886.1K – $1.18M (±1% cap)
    NOI $70,888 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.89%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $783.4K
    $685.5K – $914.0K (±1% cap)
    NOI $54,840 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.10%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.30M
    $1.14M – $1.52M (±1% cap)
    NOI $90,997 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.12%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hotel & Motel Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Dental Office

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Forest Lake
    County
    Washington
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -92.9852
    Latitude
    45.2789

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Car wash business and redevelopment opportunity in Forest Lake.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 955 W Broadway Ave Forest Lake, MN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $899,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Redevelopment opportunity in a highly desirable retail trade area.; Existing car wash business provides immediate cash flow.; Strategic location just 2 blocks off I‑35 with high traffic counts and great visibility.
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