Self-Service Car Wash with Real
New
For Sale
$900,000
514 N Azusa, Azusa, CA 91702
Operating self-service wash facility offered with the underlying property and existing customer-use improvements.
Property Size1,550 SF
Days on Market2
Property Features for 514 N Azusa
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,550 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Additional Details
Business Included
Yes
Car Wash Bays
4
Building Details
Building Size
1,550 SF
Year Built
1965
Listing Agency:
Wright Associated
Listed By:
Thomas Gibson · License #01319085
(626) 610-1309
Source:
Elliman
Added: Sep 12
Last Checked: Sep 12 at 3:12PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This offering combines an operating self-service car wash business with the real estate at 514 N Azusa in Azusa, California. Built in 1965, the facility includes four self-service wash bays and four vacuum stations. The operation is primarily cash-and-coin based, providing an established format for continued use or operational improvements.
The property is positioned within established residential surroundings and is described as accessible from its Azusa Avenue location. In addition to maintaining the current car wash use, the site may be evaluated for residential redevelopment, including condominiums, townhomes, or apartments, subject to applicable zoning, entitlements, density requirements, and City approval. Walk Score is 56, Bike Score is 47, and Transit Score is 39.
The property is positioned within established residential surroundings and is described as accessible from its Azusa Avenue location. In addition to maintaining the current car wash use, the site may be evaluated for residential redevelopment, including condominiums, townhomes, or apartments, subject to applicable zoning, entitlements, density requirements, and City approval. Walk Score is 56, Bike Score is 47, and Transit Score is 39.
Key Highlights
- Operating self‑service car wash business offered with the underlying real estate
- Four self‑service wash bays and four vacuum stations
- Cash‑and‑coin operation
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$36,743
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.08%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$734,860
$734.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$524,900
$524.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$408,256
$408.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,550 SF
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.
Gross rent
$52.5K $33.84/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.5K −$2.23/SF
EGI
$49.0K $31.61/SF
− OpEx
−$12.2K −$7.90/SF
NOI
$36.7K $23.70/SF
Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Vacancy
6.60%
Lease Rate
$33.84 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$734,860
Cap Rate 7%
$524,900
Cap Rate 9%
$408,256
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$524.9K
$459.3K – $612.4K
NOI $36,743 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.08%
Second Best
Retail
$489.9K
$428.7K – $571.6K
NOI $34,293 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.81%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$829.9K
$726.1K – $968.2K
NOI $58,090 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.45%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Lease Details
Turnkey business
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,146
Businesses Nearby
17k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 100%
Carl's Jr.
Dining
9,827 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Taco Bell
Dining
7,137 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Demographics for 91702, CA
62,328
Population
18,218
Households
3.4
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
65.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
959
Density / Sq Mi
$87,577
Median Household Income
$35,714
Median Earnings
$1,847
Median Rent
$604,600
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Operating self-service wash facility offered with the underlying property and existing customer-use improvements.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 514 N Azusa Azusa, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Operating self‑service car wash business offered with the underlying real estate; Four self‑service wash bays and four vacuum stations; Cash‑and‑coin operation
