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    5720 San Fernando Rd Glendale, CA 91202

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    For Sale
    $7,400,000

    Operating car wash with approved expansion plans in prime location.

    Lot size:
    0.54 Acres

    Property Features for 5720 San Fernando Rd

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.54 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1949

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    Listing Contact
    Arthur Ambarchyan
    Source: Elliman

    Listing Agent: Arthur Ambarchyan

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    Overview

    Glendale Car Wash Investment Opportunity

    This offering presents an opportunity to acquire an operational full-service car wash, including the underlying land, situated along an established automotive corridor in Glendale. The existing facility features an 80-foot operating wash tunnel, interior cleaning and detailing services. The business benefits from a loyal customer base and generates strong annual sales. Included in the sale are approved architectural and structural plans for converting the facility into a 96-foot express car wash. This offers a value-add opportunity with the potential for lower labor costs, increased throughput, and the implementation of a membership model. Financial data indicates steady performance, with $1.21M in revenue in 2023, $1.28M in revenue in 2024, and $1.08M in sales through October 2025, projecting to exceed $1.30M for 2025. The property includes the land, building, business, equipment, and approved plans. This is suitable for owner-operators or investors seeking an express model conversion.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Mr.Patties Restaurant Glendale Classic Car ... Car Wash

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Glendale
    County
    Los Angeles
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.2767648
    Latitude
    34.1563613

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Operating car wash with approved expansion plans in prime location.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 5720 San Fernando Rd Glendale, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $7,400,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Approved plans for conversion to a 96-foot express car wash offering a value-add opportunity.; - Includes business and the underlying fee-simple land in a prime Glendale location.; - Strong revenue performance: $1.21M (2023), $1.28M (2024), and on pace for $1.30M+ in 2025.
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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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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    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-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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    (818) 432-3200 (818) 230-3228
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