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    12118 US Highway 431, Guntersville, AL 35976

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    $799,000

    COMMERCIAL - Guntersville, AL

    Property size:
    4,800 SF
    Lot size:
    0.90 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $166/SF
    Added:
    Jun 7, 2026
    Days on Market:
    17
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 23 at 7:06 am

    Property Features for 12118 US Highway 431

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Bathrooms
    2
    Rooms
    Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,800 SF
    Lot size
    0.90 Acres

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    2000
    Floors in Building
    1
    Flooring type
    Vinyl

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    Listing Contact
    Leamon Yarbrough

    Listing agent Leamon Yarbrough License #76781

    Listing office Re/Max Guntersville 1604 Gunter Ave, Arab, AL

    Listing date Jun 7, 2026

    MLS# 21891236

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    HighLights

    • Established car wash business with a long‑standing history
    • Opportunity to own both the business and the real estate
    • Landmark property
    • Built in 2000
    • Public water source
    • Public sewer

    Overview

    This property is a dedicated car wash facility offered for sale. The listing includes a building size of 4,800 square feet situated on a 0.9-acre lot, providing the physical footprint for a vehicle exterior and interior cleaning operation.

    Located at 12118 US Highway 431 in Guntersville, Alabama, the property benefits from highway access via a main roadway. Its commercial use and roadside setting support its ongoing fit as an automotive service destination.

    For buyers seeking an automotive-focused asset, this car wash property offers a straightforward match to a retail/automotive services business model. The on-site improvements and dedicated car wash use can appeal to operators looking to run a vehicle cleaning business from an established facility. The property’s size and lot area provide room for the core site functions typically associated with a car wash operation.

    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 $74.9k $15.60
    − Vacancy −$5.6k −$1.17
    EGI $69.3k $14.43
    − OpEx −$17.3k −$3.61
    NOI $51.9k $10.82
    4,800 SF · lease $15.60/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $742.1K
    $649.4K – $865.8K (±1% cap)
    NOI $51,948 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.50%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $437.4K
    $382.8K – $510.4K (±1% cap)
    NOI $30,621 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.83%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.04M
    $906.5K – $1.21M (±1% cap)
    NOI $72,521 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.08%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Car washes

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Guntersville
    County
    Marshall
    State
    Alabama
    Longitude
    -86.282558
    Latitude
    34.304167

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Car wash facility offered for sale, providing a dedicated vehicle cleaning use on a sizable lot.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 12118 US Highway 431 Guntersville, AL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $799,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Established car wash business with a long‑standing history; Opportunity to own both the business and the real estate; Landmark property
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