8179 W State Road 56, West Baden Springs, IN 47469

Building Details

Year built

1971

Flooring type

Concrete

Roof type

Asphalt

Listing agent Chris Burton License #SP30001388 Show Phone

Listing office Brooks Galloway Real Estate 8481 W College Street, French Lick, IN Show Phone

Listing date Mar 13, 2017

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MLS# 201710238

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Overview

This commercial building at 8179 W State Road 56 was formerly used as a car wash during the 1970s and 1980s. The property is offered for sale as a flexible site that may work as a rental space or for personal business use, depending on an operator’s plans and improvements.

The property is located on Highway 56 within the West Baden Springs Downtown Business District, providing straightforward access from the main road. The listing also places the site in a commercial downtown setting, which can be relevant for businesses that want convenient drive-up visibility.

For tenants, buyers, and owner-operators, the asset’s prior car wash use may help guide redevelopment decisions, especially for automotive-related concepts or other commercial uses that can benefit from an existing commercial building configuration. If you’re evaluating a small-scale commercial purchase for a controlled, local operation or for leasing to a compatible user, this property offers an established building on a primary highway corridor.

Suggested Use

Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store Nail Salon Gym & Fitness Center Garden Center Grocery & Convenience Store Barber Shop Wine and Liquor Store Bed & Breakfast Spa & Massage Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Insight

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City

West Baden Springs

County

Orange

State

Indiana

Longitude

-86.613442

Latitude

38.565673

FAQs

What type of property is this?

Car wash - Former car wash building on Highway 56, suited for a rental or personal business use.

Where is this car wash located?

The property is located at 8179 W State Road 56 West Baden Springs, IN.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $110,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Commercial building on Highway 56 in West Baden Springs Downtown Business District; Formerly used as a car wash (1970s–1980s); Year built: 1971