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    1603 Dixon Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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    Freestanding automotive facility with strong Route 17 visibility, surface parking, and flexible CH zoning for varied uses.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    3,770 SF
    Lot size:
    0.82 Acres
    Added:
    Jun 2, 2026
    Days on Market:
    3
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 3 at 3:10 am

    Property Features for 1603 Dixon Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,770 SF
    Lot size
    0.82 Acres
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1979

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    Listing Contact
    Erik Ulsaker
    Erik Ulsaker

    Listing agent Erik Ulsaker License #0225097564

    Listing office Divaris Real Estate Inc DC Regional Office

    Listing date Jun 2, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 3,770 SF freestanding automotive building on 0.82 acres fronting Route 17/Dixon Street in Fredericksburg
    • Zoned CH (City of Fredericksburg) with variety of uses allowed by right
    • Significant Route 17 frontage with 22,394 VPD (vehicles per day)
    • Multiple access points for ingress/egress from Route 17 and Airport Road
    • On‑site surface parking available
    • Previously used as a car wash, offering second‑generation automotive use potential

    Overview

    This freestanding 3,770 SF automotive building sits on 0.82 acres and was previously used as a car wash. The property is configured to support an automotive-focused operation and includes on-site surface parking to serve customers and employees. With its existing infrastructure and layout, it offers an established starting point for a similar concept or a compatible reuse.

    The site fronts Route 17/Dixon Street in Fredericksburg, with reported visibility of 22,394 vehicles per day. Access is available via multiple ingress and egress points from Route 17 and Airport Road, helping accommodate customer flow from more than one approach. The property’s prominent frontage and convenient drive access make it well-suited for operators seeking retail or automotive exposure.

    Zoned CH by the City of Fredericksburg, the property is described as allowing for a variety of uses by right. That flexibility can support a range of automotive or retail-oriented tenants, particularly those looking to capitalize on existing site improvements and established curb appeal. For buyers or operators, the combination of frontage, parking, and zoning offers a practical opportunity to continue an automotive use or repurpose the site within the allowed category of CH.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Car washes

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Pharmacy Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Fredericksburg
    County
    Spotsylvania
    State
    Virginia
    Longitude
    -77.454567
    Latitude
    38.283092

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Freestanding automotive facility with strong Route 17 visibility, surface parking, and flexible CH zoning for varied uses.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 1603 Dixon Street Fredericksburg, VA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 3,770 SF freestanding automotive building on 0.82 acres fronting Route 17/Dixon Street in Fredericksburg; Zoned CH (City of Fredericksburg) with variety of uses allowed by right; Significant Route 17 frontage with 22,394 VPD (vehicles per day)
    (571) 455-7021
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    Real Estate License ID: 0225097564
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
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