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Self-Service Car Wash with Enclosed Bay
For Sale
$238,000

5069 Fenton Rd, Flint, MI 48507

Established wash operation with upgraded utilities, multiple wash configurations, and room for complementary vehicle services.

Property Size3,006 SF
Price / SF$79.17
Days on Market67

Property Features for 5069 Fenton Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,006 SF

Site & Location

Traffic Count 17,000 vehicles/day
Road Access Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Additional Details

Car Wash Bays 6

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $8,501

Amenities

card readers
five vacuum stations
dual change machines
upgraded 400-amp 3-phase electrical service
weep system
floor heat with boiler
domestic water boiler for hot-water wash
reverse-osmosis system for spot-free rinse
LED lighting
private well
newer roof
Listing Agency: Real Estate by Tremaine
Listed By: Sheila Johnson Toins
Source: Exprealty
Added: Aug 12 Changed: Oct 15 Last Checked: Oct 16 at 10:52AM

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This established self-service car wash occupies a 3,006-square-foot facility at 5069 Fenton Rd in Flint, Michigan. The operation includes five open wash bays with card readers, five vacuum stations, and two change machines. A sixth enclosed bay with doors can support an in-bay automatic wash, hand washing, detailing, or another vehicle-related service.

Property infrastructure includes upgraded 400-amp, 3-phase electrical service, floor heating with boiler, a domestic water boiler for hot-water washing, a reverse-osmosis system for spot-free rinsing, LED lighting, a private well, and a newer roof. A weep system is designed to help prevent freezing during winter operations. The site is positioned on Fenton Road between Hill and Maple Roads along a commercial corridor carrying approximately 17, 000 vehicles per day. The large lot also provides space for possible expansion and complementary services, including EV charging stations.

Key Highlights

  • Five self‑service/open wash bays equipped with card readers
  • Sixth enclosed bay with doors for automatic washing, hand washing, or detailing
  • Five vacuum stations and dual change machines

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$17,025
Cap Rate
7.15%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$340,500 $340.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$243,214 $243.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$189,167 $189.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,006 SF
Gross rent
$27.1K $9.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.7K −$0.91/SF
EGI
$24.3K $8.09/SF
− OpEx
−$7.3K −$2.43/SF
NOI
$17.0K $5.66/SF
Area
Genesee County, MI
Vacancy
10.10%
Lease Rate
$9.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$340,500
Cap Rate 7%
$243,214
Cap Rate 9%
$189,167

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$445.8K
$390.1K – $520.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,205 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.11%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$380.8K
$333.2K – $444.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,654 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.20%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$632.5K
$553.5K – $738.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,278 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.60%
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Current Use

Self service car ...

Suggested Use

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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

17,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

118
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48507, MI

30,149
Population
13,923
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
22.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,364
Density / Sq Mi
$47,165
Median Household Income
$31,346
Median Earnings
$923
Median Rent
$101,200
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 - Established wash operation with upgraded utilities, multiple wash configurations, and room for complementary vehicle services.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 5069 Fenton Rd Flint, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $238,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five self‑service/open wash bays equipped with card readers; Sixth enclosed bay with doors for automatic washing, hand washing, or detailing; Five vacuum stations and dual change machines
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