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    1540 Laredo St Aurora, CO 80011

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    For Sale
    $2,499,000

    High-visibility car wash with future expansion potential on busy corridor.

    Property size:
    1,672 SF
    Lot size:
    0.91 Acres

    Property Features for 1540 Laredo St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Zoning
    MU-C
    Size
    1,672 SF
    Lot size
    0.91 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1987

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    Listing Contact
    Greg Knott
    Greg Knott
    Source: Crexi

    Listing Agency: Unique Properties, Inc Listing Agent: Greg Knott

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    Overview

    Self-Serve Car Wash on Colfax

    This car wash property is located directly on Colfax Avenue, a busy corridor. The property features 100% self-serve bays, which minimizes operational complexity and maintenance. Numerous capital improvements have been made over the past five years. The property also includes an additional lot with future upside potential, whether through expansion of self-serve bays or other automotive uses. The property size is 1672 square feet. This asset provides consistent income across seasons and economic cycles due to its established customer base and excellent visibility. The property is located in Aurora, CO.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Self service car ...

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Nail Salon

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

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    City
    Aurora
    County
    Arapahoe
    State
    Colorado
    Longitude
    -104.781
    Latitude
    39.7351

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Self service car wash - High-visibility car wash with future expansion potential on busy corridor.
    Where is this self service car wash located?
    The property is located at 1540 Laredo St Aurora, CO.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,499,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Strong-performing asset on high-traffic Colfax Ave.; - 100% self-serve bays minimize operational complexity.; - Consistent income across seasons and economic cycles.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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