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3-Bay Car Wash Property
For Sale
$499,000

424 Us Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904

Former car wash with three service bays, office space, parking, and direct access from US Route 1.

Property Size2,208 SF
Lot Size0.50 Acres
Price / SF$225
Days on Market56

Property Features for 424 Us Route 1

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,208 SF
Lot size 0.50 Acres

Site & Location

Traffic Count 15,000 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Clear Height 12 ft
Car Wash Bays 3

Building Details

Year Built 1999
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed By: Julie Trask
Source: Samonasgroup
Added: Aug 21 Changed: Oct 9 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 3:44PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This car wash property includes three large service bays with 12-foot clearance and just over 300 square feet of office space. The improvements were constructed in 1999 and occupy a half-acre parcel with parking serving the site. Previously operated as a car wash, the property offers a functional automotive-oriented layout along with office support space.

The property is located on US Route 1 in Kittery, with reported traffic of 15,000 vehicles per day. I-95 access is approximately just over one mile away. The site is also near Portsmouth, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the Kittery shopping outlets, and the York and Ogunquit beaches, with metropolitan Boston approximately one hour away.

Key Highlights

  • Three large 12' tall service bays
  • Just over 300 sq. ft. of office space
  • Half‑acre parcel on US Route 1

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$30,953
Cap Rate
6.20%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$619,060 $619.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$442,186 $442.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$343,922 $343.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,208 SF
Gross rent
$48.5K $21.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$868 −$0.39/SF
EGI
$47.6K $21.57/SF
− OpEx
−$16.7K −$7.55/SF
NOI
$31.0K $14.02/SF
Area
York County, ME
Vacancy
1.79%
Lease Rate
$21.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$619,060
Cap Rate 7%
$442,186
Cap Rate 9%
$343,922

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Flex RnD
$442.2K
$386.9K – $515.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,953 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.20%
Second Best
Retail
$383.1K
$335.2K – $446.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,814 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.37%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$699.9K
$612.4K – $816.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,995 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.82%
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Current Use

Flex space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Auto Parts Store Furniture & Home Goods Grocery & Convenience Store Auto Repair Shop

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

12 ft
Clear height
15,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

381
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 03904, ME

8,148
Population
4,375
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
10.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
748
Density / Sq Mi
$74,551
Median Household Income
$50,752
Median Earnings
$1,458
Median Rent
$415,700
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Northeast region

5.4% 2019
4.6% 2020
3.2% 2021
3.3% 2022
5.3% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Car wash - Former car wash with three service bays, office space, parking, and direct access from US Route 1.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 424 Us Route 1 Kittery, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three large 12' tall service bays; Just over 300 sq. ft. of office space; Half‑acre parcel on US Route 1
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