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Full Service Car Wash Houston
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$1,300,000

12573 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082

Full service car wash in a high-traffic Houston location.

Property Size7,939 SF
Price / SF$163.75
Days on Market100

Property Features for 12573 Richmond Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,939 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Building Details

Year Built 2004
Listing Agency: Attlee Realty, LLC
Listed By: Melissa Croll · License #9004811
Source: Signaturere
Added: Apr 22 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 29 at 1:31PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The Oasis Car Wash Club is a full-service car wash located at 12573 Richmond Ave in the Westchase Alief area of Houston. The property is situated in a busy corridor characterized by strong retail, residential, and commercial activity. The surrounding area benefits from nearby shopping centers, universities, attractions, and high traffic volume, indicating a vibrant and growing market. The car wash was remodeled in 2024. The property size is 7,939 square feet. This property is intended for use as a car wash and presents a potential investment opportunity.

Key Highlights

  • Located in a high‑traffic area with strong retail, residential, and commercial activity in the Westchase Alief area of Houston.
  • Remodeled in 2024.
  • Opportunity to own up to 40% of the real estate and business for $1.45M.

Financial Insights For 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 $162.9k $20.52
− Vacancy −$9.1k −$1.15
EGI $153.8k $19.37
− OpEx −$46.1k −$5.81
NOI $107.6k $13.56
7,939 SF · lease $20.52/SF/yr · vacancy 5.60% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.75M
$1.53M – $2.04M (±1% cap)
NOI $122,181 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.40%
Second Best
Retail
$1.54M
$1.35M – $1.79M (±1% cap)
NOI $107,650 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.28%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.04M
$1.79M – $2.38M (±1% cap)
NOI $142,902 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.99%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Yo! Hip Hop ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store A.J. Mister Clean Car Wash

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,069
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 77082, TX

57,493
Population
24,994
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
12.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,563
Density / Sq Mi
$60,510
Median Household Income
$35,789
Median Earnings
$1,361
Median Rent
$225,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Houston, TX

6.9% 2019
8.2% 2020
7.6% 2021
6.4% 2022
6% 2023
6.6% 2024
6.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Car wash - Full service car wash in a high-traffic Houston location.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 12573 Richmond Avenue Houston, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Located in a high‑traffic area with strong retail, residential, and commercial activity in the Westchase Alief area of Houston.; Remodeled in 2024.; Opportunity to own up to 40% of the real estate and business for $1.45M.
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