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Two-Bay Car Wash
For Sale
$675,000

2926 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY 13420

COMMERCIAL - Old Forge, NY

Property Size2,108 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$320.21
Days on Market100

Property Features for 2926 State Route 28

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CB
Zoning description Commercial
Parking 3
Exterior features PropaneTankLeased
Lot features Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Elementary school district Town of Webb
Middle school district Town of Webb
High school district Town of Webb
Directions 1/2 Mile from the center of Old Forge on your left on the corner of McLymond and Main St.
Subdivision Webb-215400
Standard status Active
APN 215400-041-058-0004-016-000-0000
Size 2,108 SF
Lot size 0.18 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 3959

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Forced Air, Radiant, Propane (Heating)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1972
Floors in Building 2
Roof type Asphalt
Listing Agency: Benn Realty
Listed By: David Bradt · License #10401315222
Added: May 13 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 3:06PM
MLS# S1681051

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This car wash property includes a 2,108-square-foot building with two wash bays: one automatic and one self-service. An additional outdoor washing station is positioned along the side of the building. Equipment upgrades began in 2022 and include a PDQ LaserWash 360 touchless automatic system. The facility operates 24/7/365 and is situated on a 0.18-acre parcel.

Located at 2926 State Route 28 in Old Forge, the property carries CB zoning and is served by public water and public sewer. Building systems include forced-air, radiant, and propane heating, with a leased propane tank and asphalt roofing. The structure was built in 1972.

Key Highlights

  • 2,108‑square‑foot car wash building on a 0.18‑acre parcel
  • Two wash bays: one automatic and one self‑service
  • Side‑mounted outdoor washing station

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$34,494
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.11%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$689,880 $689.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$492,771 $492.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$383,267 $383.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,108 SF 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.
Gross rent
$50.6K $24.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$0.62/SF
EGI
$49.3K $23.38/SF
− OpEx
−$14.8K −$7.01/SF
NOI
$34.5K $16.36/SF
Area
Herkimer County, NY
Vacancy
2.60%
Lease Rate
$24.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$689,880
Cap Rate 7%
$492,771
Cap Rate 9%
$383,267

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$492.8K
$431.2K – $574.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,494 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.11%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$389.5K
$340.8K – $454.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,263 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.04%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$627.4K
$549.0K – $732.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,921 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Self service car ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Electrical Service Building Supply Storage Facility Bakery

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

256
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 13420, NY

1,263
Population
2,441
Households
0.5
Avg Household Size
55
Median Age
62%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
148.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
9
Density / Sq Mi
$107,770
Median Household Income
$47,346
Median Earnings
$348,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Car wash - Operational wash facility with automatic, self-service, and outdoor washing capabilities.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 2926 State Route 28 Old Forge, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $675,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,108‑square‑foot car wash building on a 0.18‑acre parcel; Two wash bays: one automatic and one self‑service; Side‑mounted outdoor washing station
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