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    500 W Plank Road, Altoona, PA 16602

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    $1,500,000

    COMMERCIAL - Altoona, PA

    Property size:
    1,612 SF
    Lot size:
    0.53 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $930/SF
    Added:
    May 11, 2026
    Days on Market:
    47
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 26 at 9:06 pm

    Property Features for 500 W Plank Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Parking features
    Off Street
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    01.14-35..-001.00-000
    Size
    1,612 SF
    Lot size
    0.53 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2026
    Tax Annual Amount
    9153

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Cable Available
    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Heating system
    Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Central Air
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    1975
    Building materials
    Brick
    Roof type
    Shingle

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    Adam Conrad Team

    Listing agent Adam Conrad Team

    Listing office Perry Wellington Realty, LLC 1004 N Juniata Street, Duncansville, PA

    Listing date May 11, 2026

    MLS# 80083

    Copyright © 2026 Allegheny Highland Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • High‑traffic location on W. Plank Road with 37,000+ vehicles per day.
    • Large paved parking/display area (over 21,000 SF) on a 0.53‑acre corner lot.
    • Existing 1,612 SF brick commercial building with drive‑thru window and potential for a second lane.
    • Excellent visibility with large pylon signage and multiple curb cuts for easy access.
    • Well‑lit lot with flood lights.
    • Ideal for various commercial uses: QSR, coffee shop, bank, retail, office, or automotive.

    Overview

    This property includes an approximately 1,612 SF brick commercial building situated on about 0.53 acres with more than 21,000 SF of paved parking and display area. The site has a drive-thru window already in place and offers the opportunity for a second lane or window configuration. The lot is well-lit with flood lights and includes large pylon signage to support storefront and drive-up visibility, along with multiple curb cuts designed for flexible vehicle movement.

    The site is located on a corner along heavily traveled W. Plank Road, with traffic counts approaching 37,000+ vehicles per day. The property’s layout supports strong ingress and egress for both customers and service vehicles, and it benefits from its surrounding mix of local businesses and national chain restaurants, retail, and service providers.

    With the existing drive-thru setup and substantial paved customer area, the building and site can support a range of day-to-day uses such as QSR, coffee shop, bank, pharmacy, medical office, retail showroom, professional office, or continued automotive use. For operators seeking a high-exposure location with practical vehicle access and on-site parking, this corner site offers a turnkey framework centered on drive-up service and customer convenience.

    Local 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 $170.8k $105.96
    − Vacancy −$9.6k −$5.93
    EGI $161.2k $100.03
    − OpEx −$48.4k −$30.01
    NOI $112.9k $70.02
    1,612 SF · lease $105.96/SF/yr · vacancy 5.60% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Industrial
    $1.61M
    $1.41M – $1.88M (±1% cap)
    NOI $112,870 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.52%
    Second Best
    Office B
    $233.3K
    $204.1K – $272.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $16,330 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.09%
    Theoretical Best
    Warehouse
    $1.96M
    $1.71M – $2.28M (±1% cap)
    NOI $137,056 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.14%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Car Circus Car Dealership

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Auto Repair Shop

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Altoona
    County
    Blair
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -78.406236
    Latitude
    40.473759

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Highly visible corner property with a brick building, paved parking, and an existing drive-thru window for service or retail use.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 500 W Plank Road Altoona, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑traffic location on W. Plank Road with 37,000+ vehicles per day.; Large paved parking/display area (over 21,000 SF) on a 0.53‑acre corner lot.; Existing 1,612 SF brick commercial building with drive‑thru window and potential for a second lane.
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