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Twelve-Bay Self-Service Car Wash
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2208 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61821

Block construction includes central storage, mechanical and maintenance space, plus one restroom.

Property Size7,680 SF
Price / SF$107.42
Days on Market571

Property Features for 2208 W Springfield Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,680 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Additional Details

Utilities to Site Yes
Car Wash Bays 12

Amenities

storage room
mechanical/maintenance room
restroom
3-phase 600 amp service

Building Details

Year Built 1979
Buildings 1
Construction block
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty
Listed By: Zach Wetherell
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Jan 7, 2025 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 6:28PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property is a twelve-bay self-service car wash at 2208 W Springfield Ave in Champaign, Illinois. The block building was constructed in 1979 and totals 7,680 square feet. Storage, a mechanical and maintenance room, and one restroom are centrally located within the building.

The facility has 3-Phase, 600 amp electrical service. Six of the twelve bays were not operable in 2023, with all twelve bays scheduled to be operable by the end of June 2024. A cross-access parking agreement with the neighboring property at 2206 W. Springfield may be needed. The property may also be purchased together with 2206 W. Springfield Ave.

Key Highlights

  • Twelve‑bay self‑service car wash
  • 7,680 SF block building constructed in 1979
  • 3‑Phase, 600 amp electrical service

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 $101.4k $13.20
− Vacancy −$8.6k −$1.12
EGI $92.8k $12.08
− OpEx −$27.8k −$3.62
NOI $64.9k $8.45
7,680 SF · lease $13.20/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.24M
$1.08M – $1.45M (±1% cap)
NOI $86,782 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.52%
Second Best
Retail
$927.6K
$811.6K – $1.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,931 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.87%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.60M
$1.40M – $1.86M (±1% cap)
NOI $111,845 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.56%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

CU Auto Bath ... Car Wash

Suggested Use

Top Pick Bakery Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Parking Lot & Garage Catering Service

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

Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

825
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 61821, IL

29,057
Population
13,751
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
50%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
7.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,774
Density / Sq Mi
$69,284
Median Household Income
$40,225
Median Earnings
$1,001
Median Rent
$174,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Block construction includes central storage, mechanical and maintenance space, plus one restroom.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 2208 W Springfield Ave Champaign, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $825,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Twelve‑bay self‑service car wash; 7,680 SF block building constructed in 1979; 3‑Phase, 600 amp electrical service
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