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13074 W Ida Ave #A-1, Littleton, CO 80127
Turnkey express car wash business for sale in Littleton, Colorado.
Property Size2,565 SF
Price / SF$682.26
Days on Market221
Property Features for 13074 W Ida Ave #A-1
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,565 SF
Property subtype
Special Purpose
Building Details
Year Built
2008
Year Renovated
2016
Buildings
1
Stories
1
Units
1
Listing Agency:
Brokers Guild Real Estate
Listed By:
Mark Gerhart · License #FA.040033360
Source:
Crexi
Added: Jan 16
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 24 at 12:06PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
An express service car wash, established as Rocket Express Car Wash, is available for purchase at 13074 West Ida Avenue #A-1 in Littleton, Colorado. Constructed in 2008, the property features energy-efficient systems. The business is a turnkey investment and includes training. The average daily traffic count is 18,356 AVT. The property size is 2565 square feet. A detailed equipment list and income information are available from the listing broker. This high-volume express service car wash presents a lucrative investment opportunity.
Key Highlights
- High‑volume express service car wash business opportunity.
- Turnkey investment with training included.
- Established business: Rocket Express Car Wash.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$52,837
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.02%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,056,740
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$754,814
$754.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$587,078
$587.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,565 SF
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.
Gross rent
$77.3K $30.12/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.69/SF
EGI
$75.5K $29.43/SF
− OpEx
−$22.6K −$8.83/SF
NOI
$52.8K $20.60/SF
Area
Douglas County, CO
Vacancy
2.30%
Lease Rate
$30.12 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,056,740
Cap Rate 7%
$754,814
Cap Rate 9%
$587,078
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$754.8K
$660.5K – $880.6K
NOI $52,837 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.02%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$751.5K
$657.6K – $876.8K
NOI $52,605 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.01%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$881.0K
$770.9K – $1.03M
NOI $61,672 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.52%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
464
Businesses Nearby
158k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Superstores 71%
Shops & Services 22%
Home Improvements & Furnishings 3%
Hotels & Casinos 2%
Walmart
Superstores
112,417 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Circle K
Shops & Services
20,695 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Phillips 66
Shops & Services
9,029 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Furniture Row
Home Improvements & Furnishings
2,955 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Les Schwab Tire Center
Shops & Services
2,440 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Demographics for 80127, CO
44,776
Population
17,507
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
60%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
66.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
674
Density / Sq Mi
$137,753
Median Household Income
$70,039
Median Earnings
$2,102
Median Rent
$663,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Car wash - Turnkey express car wash business for sale in Littleton, Colorado.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 13074 W Ida Ave #A-1 Littleton, CO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑volume express service car wash business opportunity.; Turnkey investment with training included.; Established business: Rocket Express Car Wash.
