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    345 W Duval St, Lake City, FL 32055

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    For Sale
    $5,120,000

    NNN leased car wash with 13 years remaining.

    Type:Commercial
    Lot size:
    1.26 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 23, 2026
    Days on Market:
    48
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 19 at 9:38 am

    Property Features for 345 W Duval St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    1.26 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

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    Benedict Gutierrez

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    Listing date Mar 23, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Absolute NNN lease with approximately 13 years remaining, providing a passive income stream.
    • Guaranteed by Whistle Express, the nation's largest express car wash operator after acquiring Take 5 Car Wash.
    • Tenant is backed by Oaktree Capital Management, offering strong financial stability.
    • Lease includes 1.75% annual rent increases.
    • Eligible for accelerated depreciation, creating a tax‑efficient investment.
    • Four (4) renewal options available.

    Overview

    The subject property is a Whistle Express Car Wash located in Lake City, FL. The location benefits from traffic of over 19,000 cars per day. The property is leased on an Absolute NNN basis with approximately 13 years remaining on the lease. The lease is guaranteed by Whistle Express, which recently acquired Take 5 Car Wash. This acquisition has formed the nation’s largest express wash operator. The tenant is backed by Oaktree Capital Management, which has over $200 billion in assets under management. The lease includes 1.75% annual rent increases and four renewal options. The investment is eligible for accelerated depreciation.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Take 5 Car ... Car Wash

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center 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
    Lake City
    County
    Columbia
    State
    Florida
    Longitude
    -82.641518
    Latitude
    30.189678

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - NNN leased car wash with 13 years remaining.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 345 W Duval St Lake City, FL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $5,120,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Absolute NNN lease with approximately 13 years remaining, providing a passive income stream.; Guaranteed by Whistle Express, the nation's largest express car wash operator after acquiring Take 5 Car Wash.; Tenant is backed by Oaktree Capital Management, offering strong financial stability.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    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.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • 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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