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Former Car Wash on High-Visibility Strip
For Sale
$1,750,000
Pending

42 Brookside Avenue, Chester, NY 10918

Car wash with self-service and automatic bays on high-visibility strip.

Property Size4,020 SF
Lot Size0.95 Acres
Days on Market1450

Property Features for 42 Brookside Avenue

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 4,020 SF
Lot size 0.95 Acres
Property subtype Commercial/Industrial

Building Details

Year Built 1980
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Claude Y Brischoux · License #30BR0968277
Source: Exitrealty
Added: Aug 11, 2022 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 7:52AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property, formerly a car wash, features 5 self-service bays and 2 automatic bays. The plumbing and radiant heat systems have sustained freeze damage. Zoned B2, the property is open to many business uses. Situated on the 17M strip, this location offers high visibility. An additional, separate lot is available to the east.

Key Highlights

  • High visibility location on the 17M strip.
  • Zoned B2, open to many business uses.
  • Includes 5 self‑service bays and 2 automatic bays.

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 $72.4k $18.00
− Vacancy −$2.5k −$0.61
EGI $69.9k $17.39
− OpEx −$21.0k −$5.22
NOI $48.9k $12.17
4,020 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 3.40% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$699.0K
$611.6K – $815.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,930 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.80%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$499.3K
$436.9K – $582.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,950 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.00%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.36M
$1.19M – $1.59M (±1% cap)
NOI $95,307 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.45%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Self service car ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery HVAC Service Skin Care Clinic Furniture & Home Goods

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

444
Businesses Nearby
100k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 54% Shops & Services 43% Electronics 4%
McDonald's Dining
36,245 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Mobil Shops & Services
14,184 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Shell Shops & Services
10,675 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Taco Bell Dining
10,115 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Sunoco Shops & Services
8,186 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 10918, NY

12,547
Population
4,607
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
32.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
385
Density / Sq Mi
$147,011
Median Household Income
$63,010
Median Earnings
$1,652
Median Rent
$424,700
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 - Car wash with self-service and automatic bays on high-visibility strip.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 42 Brookside Avenue Chester, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High visibility location on the 17M strip.; Zoned B2, open to many business uses.; Includes **5 self‑service bays and 2 automatic bays.**
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