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8-Bay Coin-Operated Car Wash

47720 E Gratiot Avenue, Chesterfield, MI 48051

For Sale
New
$399,000

Commercial zoning and Gratiot Avenue frontage support the property's automotive use.

Property Size3,942 SF
Price / SF$101.22
Days on Market4

Property Features for 47720 E Gratiot Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,942 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning Commercial

Automotive

Car Wash Bays 8
Automotive Uses car wash
Car Wash Format self-serve bays

Additional Details

Road Access Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $9,097

Building Details

Building Size 3,942 SF
Year Built 1982
Listing Agency: First Team Real Estate
Listed By: Dominic Prezzato
Source: Homeflexrealty
Added: Nov 10 Changed: Nov 11 Last Checked: Nov 13 at 2:00PM

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This 3,942-square-foot, eight-bay car wash was built in 1982 and operated as a coin-operated facility. The property is currently closed and offered in as-is condition; the seller does not know whether the existing equipment operates.

The site fronts E Gratiot Avenue in Chesterfield, Michigan, and is zoned Commercial. The sale is as-is, with the existing car wash improvements and equipment conveyed in their current condition.

Key Highlights

  • Eight‑bay coin‑operated car wash
  • 3,942 square feet; built in 1982
  • Commercial zoning

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$29,139
Cap Rate
7.30%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$582,780 $582.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$416,271 $416.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$323,767 $323.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,942 SF
Gross rent
$47.3K $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.7K −$1.44/SF
EGI
$41.6K $10.56/SF
− OpEx
−$12.5K −$3.17/SF
NOI
$29.1K $7.39/SF
Area
Macomb County, MI
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$582,780
Cap Rate 7%
$416,271
Cap Rate 9%
$323,767

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$738.0K
$645.8K – $861.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,660 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.95%
Second Best
Retail
$416.3K
$364.2K – $485.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,139 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.30%
Theoretical Best
—
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same as Best Use
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Current Use

Self service car ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Pharmacy Daycare Center Grocery & Convenience Store Bakery Accounting Firm

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

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

366
Businesses Nearby
47k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 85% Dining 10% Electronics 5%
Speedway Shops & Services
16,940 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Genisys Credit Union Shops & Services
5,877 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Exxon Shops & Services
5,501 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Fifth Third Bank & ATM Shops & Services
4,584 visits/mo 0.3 miles
The UPS Store Shops & Services
4,327 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 48051, MI

17,718
Population
7,255
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
14.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,248
Density / Sq Mi
$89,923
Median Household Income
$50,569
Median Earnings
$1,064
Median Rent
$247,500
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Commercial zoning and Gratiot Avenue frontage support the property's automotive use.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 47720 E Gratiot Avenue Chesterfield, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Eight‑bay coin‑operated car wash; 3,942 square feet; built in 1982; Commercial zoning
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