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3rd Ave. N.W, Fort Dodge, IA 50428

Well-maintained 6-bay self-serve car wash with customer snack area and included fully occupied 5-unit apartment building.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market116

Property Features for 3rd Ave. N.W

General Information

Standard status Pending
Property subtype Retail, Business for Sale

Additional Details

Business Included Yes

Amenities

customer snack area
two supply storage areas
Listing Agency: RE/MAX of Fort Dodge, Inc.
Listed By: Cindy Mulroney · License #IA S32050000
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Jul 21 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 1:38PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property combines a well-maintained self-serve car wash with a fully occupied 5-unit apartment building. The car wash features six wash bays with automatic doors, wand and brush applicators in all bays, and air drying hoses in bays 1 and 2. Bays 1 and 2 provide more walk-around room with 19' widths, while bays 3 through 6 are 15' wide. The facility also includes a customer snack area and two supply storage areas, plus several vacuums (3). The current setup has been upgraded by the owner over time and has operated successfully for more than 20 years.

The car wash includes customer-facing amenities and practical back-of-house support, and the property is paired with long-term apartment occupancy through fully occupied units. A couple of the bays could potentially be converted to a laundromat, depending on the buyer’s concept and approvals.

Overall, the offering presents an owner-operated style automotive business along with stabilized residential income from the attached 5-unit building, with both components described as well maintained and operating under long-term tenancy.

Key Highlights

  • Well‑maintained 6‑bay self‑serve car wash with customer snack area and two supply storage areas
  • Four all‑year wash bays with automatic doors; bays include both wand and brush applicators
  • Bays #1 and #2 feature air drying hoses and are 19' wide for extra walk‑around room

Property Analytics

Current Use

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Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency HVAC Service Grocery & Convenience Store Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

634
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 50428, IA

9,290
Population
5,630
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
50
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
117.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
79
Density / Sq Mi
$72,932
Median Household Income
$42,235
Median Earnings
$769
Median Rent
$253,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Well-maintained 6-bay self-serve car wash with customer snack area and included fully occupied 5-unit apartment building.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 3rd Ave. N.W Fort Dodge, IA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Well‑maintained 6‑bay self‑serve car wash with customer snack area and two supply storage areas; Four all‑year wash bays with automatic doors; bays include both wand and brush applicators; Bays #1 and #2 feature air drying hoses and are 19' wide for extra walk‑around room
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