Full-Service Car Wash with Rear
For Sale
$1,995,000
7225 Culebra Road San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78251
Full-service wash and lube operating since 2001 with two rear bays available for lease or additional revenue.
Property Size4,253 SF
Days on Market50
Property Features for 7225 Culebra Road San Antonio
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,253 SF
Zoning
COMM
Additional Details
Business Included
Yes
Service Bays
2
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$28,333
Building Details
Building Size
4,253 SF
Year Built
2001
Stories
1
Listing Agency:
OPT
(800) 683-5651
Listed By:
Tristen Doe
(800) 683-5651
Source:
Jparhouston
Added: Jun 30
Changed: Aug 15
Last Checked: Aug 18 at 4:41AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Wash Me Car Salon is a full-service wash and lube business in operation since 2001, offering both washing and lube services. The property includes service capacity for day-to-day operations and has two rear bays available for lease or other income opportunities.
The site is located at 7225 Culebra Road in San Antonio, Texas, on a high-traffic corridor, supporting visibility and convenient access for customers passing through the area.
For operators or investors seeking an established automotive wash concept, this offering provides an operating base with the option to lease the additional rear bays. Existing operations, combined with room to expand service through the available bays, can support a straightforward path for a new owner looking to maintain and manage a full-service wash and lube operation.
The site is located at 7225 Culebra Road in San Antonio, Texas, on a high-traffic corridor, supporting visibility and convenient access for customers passing through the area.
For operators or investors seeking an established automotive wash concept, this offering provides an operating base with the option to lease the additional rear bays. Existing operations, combined with room to expand service through the available bays, can support a straightforward path for a new owner looking to maintain and manage a full-service wash and lube operation.
Key Highlights
- Full‑service wash & lube operating since 2001 (YearBuilt: 2001)
- Established on high‑traffic Culebra Rd in San Antonio
- Two rear bays available for lease or additional income opportunities
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
$60,998
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
3.06%
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%
$1,219,960
$1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$871,400
$871.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$677,756
$677.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,253 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
$84.7K $19.92/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.4K −$0.80/SF
EGI
$81.3K $19.12/SF
− OpEx
−$20.3K −$4.78/SF
NOI
$61.0K $14.34/SF
Area
ZIP 78251
Vacancy
4.00%
Lease Rate
$19.92 /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%
$1,219,960
Cap Rate 7%
$871,400
Cap Rate 9%
$677,756
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$871.4K
$762.5K – $1.02M
NOI $60,998 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.06%
Second Best
Retail
$813.3K
$711.7K – $948.9K
NOI $56,932 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.85%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.08M
$949.3K – $1.27M
NOI $75,941 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.81%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Service bays
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
680
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 78251, TX
58,836
Population
22,945
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
15.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,922
Density / Sq Mi
$78,025
Median Household Income
$42,396
Median Earnings
$1,371
Median Rent
$243,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in San Antonio, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Car wash - Full-service wash and lube operating since 2001 with two rear bays available for lease or additional revenue.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 7225 Culebra Road San Antonio San Antonio, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,995,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Full‑service wash & lube operating since 2001 (YearBuilt: 2001); Established on high‑traffic Culebra Rd in San Antonio; Two rear bays available for lease or additional income opportunities
