Owner-User Car Wash with
1437 E MAIN ST El Cajon, CA 92021
1437 E MAIN ST, El Cajon, CA, 92021
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Operational car wash offering an automatic tunnel wash and multiple self-serve bays with strong main street exposure.
Property Size4,560 SF
Price / SF$646.93
Days on Market52
Property Features for 1437 E MAIN ST
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 4,560 SF
- Property subtype
- Special Purpose
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1996
Listing agency
The Gas BrokerTM
Listed by
Chandler J. Kelley · License #CA 01963781
Source
Crexi
Added: Jun 2 Updated: Jul 10 at 1:50PM Checked: Jul 22 at 1:57PM
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Based on property information with market context.
This operational owner-user car wash includes an approximately 80-foot automatic tunnel wash, seven self-serve bays, and multiple vacuum stations. The property also features monument signage and strong street frontage along E. Main Street.
Located in El Cajon, CA with immediate access to Interstate 8, the site benefits from visibility within a densely populated trade area. Access for customers is positioned directly from the main retail corridor, supporting consistent on-site activity for both tunnel and self-serve users.
The mix of automatic and self-serve service points can fit an operator seeking an essential-service business that serves different customer preferences in one location. The offering is presented as a value-add opportunity for an owner-operator, with the ability to modernize equipment and implement branding updates and membership/subscription programs to encourage repeat visits. Buyers should also consult a tax professional regarding potential depreciation benefits for eligible equipment and improvements.
Located in El Cajon, CA with immediate access to Interstate 8, the site benefits from visibility within a densely populated trade area. Access for customers is positioned directly from the main retail corridor, supporting consistent on-site activity for both tunnel and self-serve users.
The mix of automatic and self-serve service points can fit an operator seeking an essential-service business that serves different customer preferences in one location. The offering is presented as a value-add opportunity for an owner-operator, with the ability to modernize equipment and implement branding updates and membership/subscription programs to encourage repeat visits. Buyers should also consult a tax professional regarding potential depreciation benefits for eligible equipment and improvements.
Key Highlights
- Operational car wash built in 1996 with an approximately 80‑foot automatic tunnel wash
- Includes 7 self‑serve bays and multiple vacuum stations for full‑service car washing options
- Strategically located along E. Main Street in El Cajon with immediate access to Interstate 8
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Kaelin's Carwash
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Car wash - Operational car wash offering an automatic tunnel wash and multiple self-serve bays with strong main street exposure.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 1437 E MAIN ST El Cajon, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Operational car wash built in 1996 with an approximately 80‑foot automatic tunnel wash; Includes 7 self‑serve bays and multiple vacuum stations for full‑service car washing options; Strategically located along E. Main Street in El Cajon with immediate access to Interstate 8