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4401 Saint Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177

Self-serve car wash on five acres with six self-serve bays, two automatic bays, and eight vacuum stations.

Property Size7,557 SF
Lot Size5.00 Acres
Price / SF$244.81
Days on Market9

Property Features for 4401 Saint Johns Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,557 SF
Lot size 5.00 Acres
Property subtype Special Purpose, Business for Sale

Additional Details

Car Wash Bays 8

Amenities

vacuum stations
vending

Building Details

Year Built 2004
Listing Agency: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY
Listed By: David Washington · License #SL3164865
Source: Crexi
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 2:23PM

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 CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Self service car wash facility located on five acres across two parcels, with room to expand. The wash features six self-serve bays and two automatic bays, along with a recently installed New PDQ Surfline Tandem. Eight vacuum stations and vending are available on site.

Built in 2004, the property is positioned in a growing area and is described as the only touch-free, self-serve wash in the area. A new motorsports complex is being built a few miles down the street.

The combination of multiple bay types, vacuum stations, and on-site vending is designed to support strong day-to-day throughput and repeat customer use, while the two-parcel site provides additional space for future growth.

Key Highlights

  • Five acres across two parcels with room to expand
  • Six self‑serve bays plus two automatic bays
  • New PDQ Surfline Tandem installed

Financial Insights For Industrial

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 $129.7k $17.16
− Vacancy −$5.8k −$0.77
EGI $123.8k $16.39
− OpEx −$37.2k −$4.92
NOI $86.7k $11.47
7,557 SF · lease $17.16/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Industrial
$1.24M
$1.08M – $1.44M (±1% cap)
NOI $86,690 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.69%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$1.20M
$1.05M – $1.40M (±1% cap)
NOI $83,819 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.53%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.97M
$1.72M – $2.30M (±1% cap)
NOI $137,764 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.45%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Self service car ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency HVAC Service Plumbing Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Law Firm Bakery

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

685
Businesses Nearby
20k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 44% Hotels & Casinos 44% Dining 12%
Dollar General Shops & Services
5,557 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront Hotels & Casinos
5,318 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Hampton Inn Palatka Hotels & Casinos
3,422 visits/mo 0.3 miles
SUBWAY Dining
2,293 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Ameris Bank Shops & Services
1,998 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 32177, FL

25,380
Population
11,549
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
226.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
112
Density / Sq Mi
$47,486
Median Household Income
$35,451
Median Earnings
$940
Median Rent
$158,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Self-serve car wash on five acres with six self-serve bays, two automatic bays, and eight vacuum stations.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 4401 Saint Johns Avenue Palatka, FL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,850,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five acres across two parcels with room to expand; Six self‑serve bays plus two automatic bays; New PDQ Surfline Tandem installed
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