North Charleston Retail/Car Wash
5506 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
Vacant retail building with car wash on 0.777 acres.
Type:Special Purpose
Property size:
4,837 SFLot size:
0.78 AcresPrice / SF:
$31/SF- Added:
- Mar 18, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 55
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 20 at 12:22 am
Property Features for 5506 Rivers Ave
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 4,837 SF
- Lot size
- 0.78 Acres
- Property subtype
- Special Purpose
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1990
Listing agent Philip Kates License #FL 3235872
Listing office Marcus & Millichap - Fort Lauderdale
Listing date Mar 18, 2026
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HighLights
- Significantly below replacement cost, offering substantial value‑add potential.
- Strategic location on Rivers Avenue/U.S. Highway 52 & 78 with high traffic volume (34,548 VPD) and easy access to I‑526 and I‑26.
- Zoned B‑2 (General Business) and R‑1 (Single Family Residential) allowing for continued operation as a car wash or adaptive reuse.
- Located in a growing North Charleston market with strong demographics.
- Proximity to major employers ensures a stable consumer base.
- Free‑standing building (±4,837 SF) with an attached car wash and vacuum bays on a ±0.777‑acre parcel with 15 parking spaces.
Overview
Located at 5506 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, South Carolina, this property features a vacant, free-standing retail building with an adjacent car wash. The one-story building, originally constructed in 1990, totals approximately 4,837 square feet and includes a retail/service space with an attached automatic car wash and vacuum bays. The property is situated on an approximately 0.777-acre parcel (approximately 33,865 SF) and offers 15 surface parking spaces with access via one point of ingress and egress along Rivers Avenue / U.S. Highway 52 & 78. The property is zoned B-2 (General Business) and R-1 (Single Family Residential) within the Upper 52-78 Overlay District. The current use is considered a legal nonconforming use, allowing for continued operation as a car wash or adaptive reuse of the existing improvements. The property is positioned approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Charleston along Rivers Avenue / U.S. Highway 52 & 78, with approximately 34,548 vehicles per day. It also offers convenient access less than 1-mile to both Interstate 526 and Interstate 26, which carries more than 150,000 VPD. The surrounding area features a concentration of national retailers, restaurants, and service providers. The market is further strengthened by Charleston International Airport, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner manufacturing campus, and Joint Base Charleston. Within a 3-mile trade area, the population totals approximately 51,368 residents with an average household income above approximately $82,600, while the 5-mile trade area expands to approximately 118,937 residents with an average household income of approximately $88,526.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Retail space
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- North Charleston
- County
- Dorchester
- State
- South Carolina
- Longitude
- -80.0182
- Latitude
- 32.9291
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Car wash - Vacant retail building with car wash on 0.777 acres.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 5506 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Significantly below replacement cost, offering substantial value‑add potential.; Strategic location on Rivers Avenue/U.S. Highway 52 & 78 with high traffic volume (34,548 VPD) and easy access to I‑526 and I‑26.; Zoned B‑2 (General Business) and R‑1 (Single Family Residential) allowing for continued operation as a car wash or adaptive reuse.
