Self-Service Car Wash Near Sam’s
For Sale
$1,950,000
3135 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Offering includes the operating business, building, and underlying real estate with site repairs and replacements completed since 2020.
Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market59
Property Features for 3135 SW 42nd St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Property subtype
Commercial
Additional Details
Business Included
Yes
Listing Agency:
Matthews Real Estate Investment Services - Corporate
(615) 212-2547
Listed By:
Landon Carter · License #365272 (TN)
(615) 212-2547
Source:
Matthews
Added: Jul 3
Changed: Aug 30
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 12:56PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This offering combines a self-service car wash business with its building and underlying real estate. The site has undergone repairs and equipment replacements since 2020, providing an established operating platform for a new owner.
Located at 3135 SW 42nd St in Gainesville, the property sits beside Sam’s Club and its gas station lanes and faces a new strip center development within Butler Plaza. Sam’s Club recorded 2,077,000 visitors in 2024, averaging more than 173,000 monthly visitors. The surrounding retail corridor includes Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Lowe’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Chick-fil-A, Culver’s, and Best Buy, all identified within 1/2-mile of the site.
The property is one of only 4 self-service car washes identified in the Gainesville market. The surrounding 1/2-mile area has a population of 168,992 and is projected to grow 5% over the next 5 years.
Located at 3135 SW 42nd St in Gainesville, the property sits beside Sam’s Club and its gas station lanes and faces a new strip center development within Butler Plaza. Sam’s Club recorded 2,077,000 visitors in 2024, averaging more than 173,000 monthly visitors. The surrounding retail corridor includes Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Lowe’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Chick-fil-A, Culver’s, and Best Buy, all identified within 1/2-mile of the site.
The property is one of only 4 self-service car washes identified in the Gainesville market. The surrounding 1/2-mile area has a population of 168,992 and is projected to grow 5% over the next 5 years.
Key Highlights
- Self‑service car wash business, building, and underlying real estate included
- Next to Sam’s Club and its gas station lanes in Butler Plaza
- Sam’s Club recorded 2,077,000 visitors in 2024, averaging over 173,000 per month
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
680
Businesses Nearby
920k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Superstores 35%
Dining 30%
Apparel 15%
Shops & Services 7%
Walmart
Superstores
169,823 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Target
Superstores
153,919 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Regal Celebration Pointe 10 & RPX
Leisure
57,422 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Texas Roadhouse
Dining
50,159 visits/mo
0.5 miles
McDonald's
Dining
48,377 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Demographics for 32608, FL
55,540
Population
25,939
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
58%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
44.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,248
Density / Sq Mi
$60,182
Median Household Income
$34,991
Median Earnings
$1,357
Median Rent
$340,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Offering includes the operating business, building, and underlying real estate with site repairs and replacements completed since 2020.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 3135 SW 42nd St Gainesville, FL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Self‑service car wash business, building, and underlying real estate included; Next to Sam’s Club and its gas station lanes in Butler Plaza; Sam’s Club recorded 2,077,000 visitors in 2024, averaging over 173,000 per month
