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    14700 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240

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    $168,000

    COMMERCIAL - Lake Isabella, CA

    Property size:
    1,130 SF
    Lot size:
    0.91 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $148/SF
    Added:
    Jun 29, 2026
    Days on Market:
    4
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 2 at 6:06 pm

    Property Features for 14700 Highway 178

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    42538006
    Size
    1,130 SF
    Lot size
    0.91 Acres

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    Terri A Juergens

    Listing agent Terri A Juergens

    Listing office Country Real Estate 785 Tucker Rd Ste D, Tehachapi, CA

    Listing date Jun 29, 2026

    MLS# 202603360

    Copyright © 2026 Bakersfield Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Prime location off Highway 178 with high traffic flow.
    • Established infrastructure with major components already in place.
    • Value‑add opportunity with significant income potential.
    • Streamlined path to operation with minimal improvements needed.
    • Supporting reports available outlining projected revenue.
    • Ideal investment opportunity in Lake Isabella.

    Overview

    This offering is a self-serve car wash property built for operation, with an existing infrastructure framework intended to support a functioning car wash business. Public remarks indicate that prior ownership completed most of the groundwork and that nearly all major components are already in place, with only final touches and minor improvements needed to bring it fully online.

    The property is located just off Highway 178 in Lake Isabella, positioned to capture passing local and traveler traffic along the corridor. The site is presented as a streamlined path for a new owner, with supporting documentation referenced in the remarks.

    For an owner-operator or investor seeking an automotive-related asset, the current setup can reduce the amount of buildout required compared with starting from scratch. The key consideration is that the property is not described as fully turnkey in its current state, so budgeting for completion and minor improvements will be part of due diligence. Otherwise, the existing components and infrastructure are positioned to support continuation or activation of the car wash operation.

    Local Financial Insights For Industrial

    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 $20.9k $18.48
    − Vacancy −$1.0k −$0.89
    EGI $19.9k $17.59
    − OpEx −$6.0k −$5.28
    NOI $13.9k $12.32
    1,130 SF · lease $18.48/SF/yr · vacancy 4.80% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Industrial
    $198.8K
    $174.0K – $231.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $13,916 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.28%
    Second Best
    Specialty Retail
    $178.5K
    $156.2K – $208.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $12,494 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.44%
    Theoretical Best
    Warehouse
    $241.4K
    $211.2K – $281.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $16,898 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.06%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Self service car ...

    Suggested Use

    Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store Storage Facility Real Estate Agency Grocery & Convenience Store Car Rental Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Supermarket (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Law Firm

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Lake Isabella
    County
    Kern
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.368054
    Latitude
    35.6426367

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Self service car wash - High-visibility car wash site off Highway 178.
    Where is this self service car wash located?
    The property is located at 14700 Highway 178 Lake Isabella, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $168,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location off Highway 178 with high traffic flow.; Established infrastructure with major components already in place.; Value‑add opportunity with significant income potential.
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