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Self-Service Car Wash With RV Bay
For Sale
$300,000

991 S Lakeshore Drive, Lake City, MI 49651

Updated wash equipment, remote monitoring, and coin-or-card payment systems support flexible day-to-day operations.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market51

Property Features for 991 S Lakeshore Drive

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Commercial

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Car Wash Bays 3

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,418

Amenities

in-floor heating
boiler
high power electrical service
on-demand water heater
commercial water softener
camera system
internet
weep system
coin and card payment
cash changer
Hamilton DRS dual loading stacker
Gin-San Direct Drive system
auto mixing chem configuration
high pressure delivery
foaming brush
triple foam system
vacuums
lake view
remote monitoring and control via Nyax system

Building Details

Year Built 1995
Buildings 1
Units 1
Construction cinderblock
Abandoned No
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
Listed By: G.Larry Branscombe
Source: Buyatthelake
Added: Jul 10 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Aug 24 at 6:20AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This self-service car wash includes the business, equipment, and real property at 991 S Lakeshore Dr in Lake City, Michigan. The full cinderblock building contains two enclosed wash bays, one exterior bay, two vacuums, and a large parking area with access to the main road. The third bay accommodates boats, RVs, side-by-sides, and ORVs. All three bays have in-floor heating, while an externally connected high-power electrical service supports the operation.

A Gin-San SES car wash system was installed in 2025, with direct-drive equipment, automatic chemical mixing, high-pressure delivery, foaming-brush service, and triple-foam capability. Payment systems accept coins and cards, and a front-mounted cash changer is included. The Nyax-connected controls allow remote monitoring of usage and reporting. Additional improvements include a new Hamilton DRS dual loading stacker, on-demand water heating, a commercial water softener, cameras, internet, and related systems.

The sale also includes the Lake City Car Wash LLC name, website domain, Google Business Account, email, Facebook account, and associated virtual assets. Building records and schematics are included, and water and valve inspections by the city and state of Michigan were completed in Dec 2025. The parking lot has a view of Lake Missaukee, and neighboring businesses include self-storage, screen and vinyl printing, and musical instruction uses.

Key Highlights

  • Two enclosed bays plus one exterior bay for boats, RVs, side‑by‑sides, and ORVs
  • Gin‑San SES wash system installed in 2025 with direct drive and triple‑foam capability
  • Coin and card payment acceptance with Nyax remote controls and usage reporting

Property Analytics

Current Use

Self service car ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Plumbing Service Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center 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.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

45
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49651, MI

7,881
Population
4,968
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
235.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
33
Density / Sq Mi
$61,524
Median Household Income
$35,896
Median Earnings
$879
Median Rent
$165,100
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 - Updated wash equipment, remote monitoring, and coin-or-card payment systems support flexible day-to-day operations.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 991 S Lakeshore Drive Lake City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two enclosed bays plus one exterior bay for boats, RVs, side‑by‑sides, and ORVs; Gin‑San SES wash system installed in 2025 with direct drive and triple‑foam capability; Coin and card payment acceptance with Nyax remote controls and usage reporting
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