Drive-Thru Car Wash
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6951 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
Drive-thru tunnel car wash with equipment still needed, supported by a long-term Marathon contract.
Property Size7,410 SF
Price / SF$391.36
Days on Market75
Property Features for 6951 E Southern Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
7,410 SF
Property subtype
RETAIL
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Building Details
Year Renovated
2025
Listing Agency:
LevRose Commercial Real Estate
(480) 947-0600
Listed By:
Matt Leonard · License #BR544219000
(602) 369-7127
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Jul 1
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Sep 12 at 5:03AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This property is a drive-thru car wash tunnel in place, with car wash equipment still needing to be added to complete the system. The property is supported by an approximately 10-year contract with Marathon in place. Many portions of the property were renovated and upgraded in 2025.
Located in Superstition Springs in East Mesa, the site is east of the southeast corner of Southern Ave and Power Rd. Easy access to US-60 and Loop 202 provides convenient regional connectivity.
Offered for sale, the combination of an installed tunnel layout, recently completed upgrades, and an existing long-term contract with Marathon may be attractive to buyers looking for an operationally focused car wash asset with an immediate path to completion once equipment is installed.
Located in Superstition Springs in East Mesa, the site is east of the southeast corner of Southern Ave and Power Rd. Easy access to US-60 and Loop 202 provides convenient regional connectivity.
Offered for sale, the combination of an installed tunnel layout, recently completed upgrades, and an existing long-term contract with Marathon may be attractive to buyers looking for an operationally focused car wash asset with an immediate path to completion once equipment is installed.
Key Highlights
- Drive‑thru car wash tunnel in place at a high‑traffic retail location in Superstition Springs
- Car wash equipment still needs to be added
- 10‑year contract with Marathon is in place
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
$87,017
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
3.00%
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%
$1,740,340
$1.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,243,100
$1.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$966,856
$966.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,410 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
$124.5K $16.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$8.5K −$1.14/SF
EGI
$116.0K $15.66/SF
− OpEx
−$29.0K −$3.91/SF
NOI
$87.0K $11.74/SF
Area
ZIP 85209
Vacancy
6.80%
Lease Rate
$16.80 /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%
$1,740,340
Cap Rate 7%
$1,243,100
Cap Rate 9%
$966,856
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.24M
$1.09M – $1.45M
NOI $87,017 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.00%
Second Best
Retail
$1.11M
$974.7K – $1.30M
NOI $77,979 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.69%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.46M
$2.15M – $2.87M
NOI $172,229 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.94%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,091
Businesses Nearby
202k
Monthly Visits Nearby
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 39%
Groceries 33%
Home Improvements & Furnishings 16%
Dining 11%
WinCo Foods
Groceries
66,478 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Circle K
Shops & Services
29,421 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Dollar Tree
Shops & Services
19,824 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvements & Furnishings
19,122 visits/mo
0.2 miles
PetSmart
Shops & Services
14,582 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Demographics for 85209, AZ
44,192
Population
21,921
Households
2
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
11.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,745
Density / Sq Mi
$80,498
Median Household Income
$46,682
Median Earnings
$1,798
Median Rent
$363,800
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Car wash - Drive-thru tunnel car wash with equipment still needed, supported by a long-term Marathon contract.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 6951 E Southern Ave Mesa, AZ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Drive‑thru car wash tunnel in place at a high‑traffic retail location in Superstition Springs; Car wash equipment still needs to be added; 10‑year contract with Marathon is in place
