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Self-Serve Car Wash Facility

355 Massachusetts Avenue Buffalo, NY 14213

355 Massachusetts Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
$185,000
For Sale
$185,000

Established self-serve car wash with three wash bays and seven coin-operated vacuum stations.

Property Size1,200 SF
Price / SF$154.17
Days on Market67

Property Features for 355 Massachusetts Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,200 SF
Property subtype
Land
Listing agency HUNT Real Estate Corporation
Listed by Samuel DeFranks · License #10401318222
Source Exprealty
Added: May 18 Updated: Jul 20 at 5:17PM Checked: Jul 22 at 7:00AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of HUNT Real Estate Corporation


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

355 Massachusetts Avenue presents an established self-serve car wash designed for streamlined, low-maintenance operation. The facility includes three self-serve wash bays and seven coin-operated vacuum stations, supporting an efficient on-site wash and detailing workflow for customers.

The property is located in Buffalo’s West Side, one block from the Five Points neighborhood, placing it within a well-regarded commercial and residential area with ongoing neighborhood activity.

With multiple service bays and vacuum stations in place, the property is suited for an owner/operator or investor seeking a ready-to-run automotive-focused use at a compact site.

Key Highlights

  • Established self‑serve car wash with 3 self‑serve wash bays
  • Includes 7 coin‑operated vacuum stations for customer self‑service
  • Built for streamlined ownership with a low‑maintenance, passive‑income business model

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 $20.2k $16.80
− Vacancy −$1.8k −$1.51
EGI $18.3k $15.29
− OpEx −$4.6k −$3.82
NOI $13.8k $11.47
1,200 SF · lease $16.80/SF/yr · vacancy 9.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$196.6K
$172.0K – $229.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,759 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.44%
Second Best
Retail
$167.0K
$146.1K – $194.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,689 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.32%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$288.6K
$252.5K – $336.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,200 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.92%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Self service car ...

Suggested Use

HVAC Service Electrical Service Locksmith Accounting Firm Auto Parts Store Carpet & Flooring Store Veterinary Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Established self-serve car wash with three wash bays and seven coin-operated vacuum stations.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 355 Massachusetts Avenue Buffalo, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $185,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Established self‑serve car wash with 3 self‑serve wash bays; Includes 7 coin‑operated vacuum stations for customer self‑service; Built for streamlined ownership with a low‑maintenance, passive‑income business model
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