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Established Car Wash with Billboard

3550 South Lafountain Street Kokomo, IN 46902

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$550,000

Single-story car wash with detailing addition and advertising income.

Type:Retail
Property size:
4,095 SF
Lot size:
0.59 Acres
Price / SF:
$134.31/SF
Added:
Mar 25, 2026
Days on Market:
112
Last Refresh:
Jul 4 at 12:12 am

Property Features for 3550 South Lafountain Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,095 SF
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Property subtype
Retail

Listing office CBRE | Indianapolis

Listing date Mar 25, 2026

Source Cbre

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property features a single-story tunnel-type car wash, originally constructed in 1971 with an addition in 1985 used for interior detailing. The building spans 4,095 square feet and is situated on approximately 0.59 acres. The structure is built with wood frame and concrete block construction, complemented by metal and wood siding, and a metal roof. The original north section houses the tunnel-style car wash, a point-of-sale and tunnel control area, an employee lounge, an office with a restroom, an employee restroom, and an equipment and utility room. The 1985 south addition includes two drive-thru bays, a customer lounge, and a customer restroom. The property includes an advertising sign billboard at the west (front) elevation, generating income. It has two access points from Lafountain Street. The property is zoned C-2 Medium to Large Scale Commercial in Howard County. Electrical service is provided by 200 amp and 400 amp with 3-phase power. The parcel number is 34-10-18-101-037.000-002. A Vac trailer is included.

Key Highlights

  • Advertising billboard on site provides income
  • 4,095 SF Building offers ample space
  • Zoning: C‑2 Medium to Large Scale Commercial

Local Financial Insights For 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 $65.4k $15.96
− Vacancy −$2.9k −$0.70
EGI $62.5k $15.26
− OpEx −$18.7k −$4.58
NOI $43.7k $10.68
4,095 SF · lease $15.96/SF/yr · vacancy 4.40% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Industrial
$2.66M
$2.32M – $3.10M (±1% cap)
NOI $185,901 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 33.80%
Second Best
Retail
$624.8K
$546.7K – $728.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,736 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.95%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$3.22M
$2.82M – $3.76M (±1% cap)
NOI $225,737 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 41.04%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Marie's Car Wash ... Car Wash

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Building Supply Law Firm Big Box & Wholesale Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Auto Parts Store Skin Care Clinic Garden Center

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Car wash - Single-story car wash with detailing addition and advertising income.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 3550 South Lafountain Street Kokomo, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Advertising billboard on site provides income; 4,095 SF Building offers ample space; Zoning: C‑2 Medium to Large Scale Commercial
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