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Self Service Car Wash Facility
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$2,150,000

4920 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

High-visibility car wash with a tunnel and hand wash bay plus office and covered waiting area.

Property Size1,050 SF
Lot Size1.05 Acres
Price / SF$2,047
Days on Market265

Property Features for 4920 Highway 17

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,050 SF
Lot size 1.05 Acres

Site & Location

Traffic Count 40,200 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes
Listing Agency: Salt Realty
Listed By: Mo Paul's Team
Source: Exprealty
Added: Nov 19, 2025 Changed: Aug 7 Last Checked: Aug 10 at 10:08AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This self service car wash facility is built on 1.05 acres and includes a 1,600 sq. ft. tunnel wash area, a 648 sq. ft. covered hand wash bay, and a 256 sq. ft. covered patio waiting area. An office/operations area totals 1,050 sq. ft. and includes restrooms and a lobby for customers, along with an additional 86 sq. ft. of private back office space. The exterior features Hardie-Plank siding and a standing seam metal roof. Lighting was fully replaced in 2025, and equipment servicing is performed each September. System updates include new blowers (2021), chain & rollers (2021), and a proportionator added in April 2024, with the equipment described as expected to have a 20-year lifespan.

The property is positioned on the Hwy 17 Bypass with direct ingress and egress and 85’ of road frontage. Per SCDOT data referenced in the public remarks, the site sees over 40,200 vehicles passing daily. The property is listed as being in Flood Zone X.

With dedicated tunnel capacity, covered customer waiting space, and on-site office and equipment support, this car wash is designed to operate efficiently and handle customer traffic in a self service format. The combination of drive-up usability and recent lighting and equipment improvements may appeal to operators looking for a turnkey facility with ongoing maintenance practices already in place.

Key Highlights

  • High‑visibility car wash on Hwy 17 Bypass with direct ingress/egress and 85’ road frontage on a 1.05‑acre site
  • Includes 1,600 SF car wash tunnel and 648 SF hand wash bay, plus a 256 SF covered patio waiting area
  • 2,686 heated SF / 3,590 total SF building with 1,050 SF office/operations (restrooms, lobby, equipment) and an 86 SF private back office

Property Analytics

Current Use

Self service car ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Big Box & Wholesale Store Parking Lot & Garage Pharmacy Auto Parts Store Building Supply Grocery & Convenience Store

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

40,200 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

965
Businesses Nearby
33k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 91% Dining 9%
Speedway Shops & Services
17,371 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Wells Fargo Shops & Services
6,295 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Bank of America Shops & Services
4,858 visits/mo 0.3 miles
South State Bank Shops & Services
1,711 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Fox's Pizza Den Dining
1,462 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 29576, SC

32,476
Population
22,097
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
61
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
30.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,065
Density / Sq Mi
$70,343
Median Household Income
$36,352
Median Earnings
$1,467
Median Rent
$315,700
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?
Car wash - High-visibility car wash with a tunnel and hand wash bay plus office and covered waiting area.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 4920 Highway 17 Murrells Inlet, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility car wash on Hwy 17 Bypass with direct ingress/egress and 85’ road frontage on a 1.05‑acre site; Includes 1,600 SF car wash tunnel and 648 SF hand wash bay, plus a 256 SF covered patio waiting area; 2,686 heated SF / 3,590 total SF building with 1,050 SF office/operations (restrooms, lobby, equipment) and an 86 SF private back office
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