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Three-Bay Car Wash
For Sale
$499,000

424 US Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904

Commercial Sale, Kittery, ME

Property Size2,208 SF
Lot Size0.55 Acres
Price / SF$225
Days on Market137

Property Features for 424 US Route 1

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning MU
Rooms Basement
Basement Unfinished, Partial
Lot features Near Turnpike/ Interstate, Near Airport, Near Shopping
Standard status Active
Size 2,208 SF
Lot size 0.55 Acres

Additional Details

Real Estate Included Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2022
Tax Annual Amount 5106

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1999
Flooring type Carpet, Concrete
Building materials Masonry, Block, Shingle Siding
Roof type Shingle
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Realty · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Listed By: Julie Trask
Added: Jun 14 Changed: Oct 27 Last Checked: Oct 28 at 3:06AM
MLS# 1575170

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Investment Insights

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This mixed-use property includes a 2,208-square-foot structure on a 0.55-acre parcel. Previously operated as a car wash, the building contains three 12-foot-tall bays and just over 300 square feet of office space. Construction includes masonry, block, and shingle siding, with concrete and carpet flooring, natural gas heat, a shingle roof, and a basement. Public water and public sewer serve the property, which was built in 1999.

The property is positioned on US Route 1 in Kittery, with a reported traffic count of 15,000 vehicles per day. It is just over a mile from the I-95 on/off ramp and is near Portsmouth, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the Kittery shopping outlets, and the York/Ogunquit beaches. The site also includes parking and is approximately one hour from metropolitan Boston.

Key Highlights

  • 2,208‑square‑foot mixed‑use structure on a 0.55‑acre parcel
  • Three 12‑foot‑tall bays with just over 300 square feet of office space
  • Located on US Route 1 with a reported traffic count of 15,000 per day

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$26,814
Cap Rate
5.37%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$536,280 $536.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$383,057 $383.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$297,933 $297.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,208 SF
Gross rent
$41.9K $18.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.6K −$1.61/SF
EGI
$38.3K $17.35/SF
− OpEx
−$11.5K −$5.20/SF
NOI
$26.8K $12.14/SF
Area
York County, ME
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$18.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$536,280
Cap Rate 7%
$383,057
Cap Rate 9%
$297,933

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$383.1K
$335.2K – $446.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,814 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.37%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$381.5K
$333.8K – $445.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,705 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.35%
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

Car washes

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

15,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

381
Businesses Nearby
50k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 65% Shops & Services 31% Hotels & Casinos 3% Home Improvements & Furnishings 1%
Hannaford Groceries
32,488 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Circle K Shops & Services
13,618 visits/mo 0.2 miles
O'Reilly Auto Parts Shops & Services
1,557 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham York Hotels & Casinos
827 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Best Western York Inn Hotels & Casinos
789 visits/mo 0.3 miles

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 Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Car wash - Mixed-use property with office space, public utilities, and direct US Route 1 access.
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: 2,208‑square‑foot mixed‑use structure on a 0.55‑acre parcel; Three 12‑foot‑tall bays with just over 300 square feet of office space; Located on US Route 1 with a reported traffic count of 15,000 per day
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