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Car Wash Redevelopment Site
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$1,000,000

3206 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704

Future use is restricted to car washes, with equipment removed from the existing building.

Property Size2,500 SF
Lot Size0.61 Acres
Price / SF$400
Days on Market5

Property Features for 3206 East Washington Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,500 SF
Lot size 0.61 Acres
Property subtype Retail
Zoning CC-T

Site & Location

Traffic Count 30,800 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Asking Price $1,000,000

Building Details

Year Built 2025
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: CBRE, Inc.
Listed By: Nathan Powers
Source: Cbre
Added: Oct 2 Changed: Oct 3 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 4:00PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The 2,500-square-foot building sits on a 0.61-acre parcel and was built in 2025. It previously operated as a car wash, but the equipment has been removed. A deed restriction limits future car wash use. The property is zoned CC-T.

At a signalized corner along Hwy 151 and E Washington Avenue, the site records 30,800 vehicles per day.

Key Highlights

  • Future car wash use required by deed restriction
  • 2,500‑square‑foot building on 0.61 acre
  • Signalized corner along Hwy 151 and E Washington Avenue

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$40,613
Cap Rate
4.06%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$812,260 $812.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$580,186 $580.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$451,256 $451.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,500 SF
Gross rent
$57.0K $22.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.9K −$1.14/SF
EGI
$54.2K $21.66/SF
− OpEx
−$13.5K −$5.42/SF
NOI
$40.6K $16.25/SF
Area
Madison, WI
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$22.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$812,260
Cap Rate 7%
$580,186
Cap Rate 9%
$451,256

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$580.2K
$507.7K – $676.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,613 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.06%
Second Best
Retail
$510.8K
$447.0K – $596.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,759 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.58%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$730.3K
$639.0K – $852.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,120 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.11%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Express Carwash Car Wash

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Skin Care Clinic Hair Salon Nail Salon Electrical Service

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

30,800 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

492
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 53704, WI

47,066
Population
22,740
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
49%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
21.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,149
Density / Sq Mi
$75,007
Median Household Income
$47,665
Median Earnings
$1,231
Median Rent
$289,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Car wash - Future use is restricted to car washes, with equipment removed from the existing building.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 3206 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Future car wash use required by deed restriction; 2,500‑square‑foot building on 0.61 acre; Signalized corner along Hwy 151 and E Washington Avenue
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