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    225 W Houghton Lake Drive, Prudenville, MI 48651

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    $360,000

    COMMERCIAL - Prudenville, MI

    Property size:
    2,880 SF
    Lot size:
    2.00 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $125/SF
    Added:
    Jul 12, 2025
    Days on Market:
    360
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 6 at 2:06 am

    Property Features for 225 W Houghton Lake Drive

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Exterior features
    Block
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,880 SF
    Lot size
    2.00 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
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    Utilities

    Water source
    Private
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Building materials
    Block
    Roof type
    Asphalt

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    RUTH CLEMENS
    RUTH CLEMENS

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    Listing office COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS-HL 1244 W HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE PO BOX 109, PRUDENVILLE, MI

    Listing date Jul 12, 2025

    MLS# 1936322

    Copyright © 2026 Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Car wash facility on Highway M‑55 between I‑75 and US‑127, directly across from Houghton Lake
    • Includes 1 touchless automatic wash plus 4 self‑serve bays for multiple customer options
    • Site has 6 vacuums, a vending machine, and coin changers
    • More than 2 acres with over 200' frontage on M‑55 and over 200' frontage on Denton Creek
    • Block construction with asphalt roof; private water source
    • Additional room on‑site for storage or a parking area

    Overview

    This property is a well-constructed self-service and automatic car wash facility designed to serve multiple customer needs. The site includes one touchless automatic wash bay and four self-serve bays, supported by six vacuums and on-site amenities including a vending machine and convenient coin changers.

    The facility is located on Highway M-55 in Prudenville, positioned on the corridor between I-75 and US-127. It is also described as being across the street from Michigan’s largest inland lake, Houghton Lake. The site totals over 2 acres and features more than 200 feet of frontage on both M-55 and Denton Creek, providing room for continued site improvements or additional revenue-oriented uses such as storage or parking.

    For buyers looking for an automotive-focused facility, this car wash offers a mixed setup combining automatic and self-serve service lines, along with vacuum equipment and retail-type conveniences. With substantial frontage on M-55 and Denton Creek, the property supports straightforward customer access and provides a larger land footprint for future operational adjustments and potential expansion of on-site services.

    Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

    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 $40.4k $14.04
    − Vacancy −$11.2k −$3.89
    EGI $29.2k $10.15
    − OpEx −$7.3k −$2.54
    NOI $21.9k $7.61
    2,880 SF · lease $14.04/SF/yr · vacancy 27.70% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $313.2K
    $274.1K – $365.4K (±1% cap)
    NOI $21,926 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.09%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $297.9K
    $260.7K – $347.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $20,854 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.79%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $474.0K
    $414.7K – $553.0K (±1% cap)
    NOI $33,178 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.22%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    East Bay Car ... Car Wash

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Auto Parts Store Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility Kitchen & Bath Showroom Food Market Garden Center Furniture & Home Goods Cafe & Coffee Shop

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Prudenville
    County
    Roscommon
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -84.642809
    Latitude
    44.303368

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Self service car wash - Well-maintained car wash with a touchless automatic bay, self-serve bays, vacuums, and sizable frontage on Highway M-55.
    Where is this self service car wash located?
    The property is located at 225 W Houghton Lake Drive Prudenville, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $360,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Car wash facility on Highway M‑55 between I‑75 and US‑127, directly across from Houghton Lake; Includes 1 touchless automatic wash plus 4 self‑serve bays for multiple customer options; Site has 6 vacuums, a vending machine, and coin changers
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