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515 East Lexington Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516

Established automotive service property with a computerized tunnel, customer lounge, and recently updated operating systems.

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Days on Market144

Property Features for 515 East Lexington Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Retail
Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northern Indiana Real Estate
Listed By: Lori Snyder · License #IN RB14022203
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 1:22AM

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Based on property information with market context.

Rocket Car Wash is a full-service automotive property with continuous operation spanning over 58 years. The business provides exterior cleaning, waxing, and hand-wiping services through a fully computerized 150-foot tunnel equipped with vacuums, sponge wraps, multiple treatment arches, rocker panel wraps, underbody washing, blowers, tunnel controls, and a POS system. The site includes one building on approximately 0.24 acres, along with a customer lounge and lobby.

Equipment was updated 3 years ago, while the customer lounge and lobby were updated a year ago. Heating and cooling systems have also been updated recently. The property is located at 515 East Lexington Avenue in Elkhart, Indiana, near several proposed commercial and residential projects.

Key Highlights

  • Fully computerized 150‑foot car wash tunnel
  • Continuous operation for over 58 years
  • Equipment updated 3 years ago

Property Analytics

Current Use

Rocket Automatic Car ... Car Wash

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Auto Parts Store Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

906
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 46516, IN

33,670
Population
14,137
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
17.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,924
Density / Sq Mi
$54,934
Median Household Income
$39,189
Median Earnings
$986
Median Rent
$150,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

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

What type of property is this?
Car wash - Established automotive service property with a computerized tunnel, customer lounge, and recently updated operating systems.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 515 East Lexington Avenue Elkhart, IN.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully computerized 150‑foot car wash tunnel; Continuous operation for over 58 years; Equipment updated 3 years ago
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