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3030 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816

Closed car wash facility suitable for redevelopment or commercial conversion.

Property Size10,783 SF
Price / SF$125.20
Days on Market1215

Property Features for 3030 University Dr NW

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 10,783 SF
Property subtype Retail

Building Details

Year Built 1989
Listing Agency: Russ Russell Commercial Real Estate
Listed By: Russ Russell · License #AL000025965-1
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 3, 2023 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 7:53AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property, currently a closed car wash facility, presents a redevelopment opportunity or the potential for conversion to alternate commercial uses. The property occupies a site of 10783 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Redevelopment Opportunity
  • Potential for Alternate Commercial Uses
  • Existing Car Wash Facility

Financial Insights For Industrial

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $103.5k $9.60
− Vacancy −$6.1k −$0.57
EGI $97.4k $9.03
− OpEx −$29.2k −$2.71
NOI $68.2k $6.32
10,783 SF · lease $9.60/SF/yr · vacancy 5.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$2.15M
$1.88M – $2.51M (±1% cap)
NOI $150,617 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.16%
Second Best
Retail
$1.88M
$1.65M – $2.20M (±1% cap)
NOI $131,790 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.76%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.81M
$2.46M – $3.28M (±1% cap)
NOI $196,553 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.56%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

1 Stop Auto ... Car Dealership

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic HVAC Service

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

837
Businesses Nearby
144k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 72% Shops & Services 17% Home Improvements & Furnishings 11%
McDonald's Dining
25,751 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Dining
14,822 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Harbor Freight Tools Home Improvements & Furnishings
14,510 visits/mo 0.1 miles
SONIC Drive In Dining
12,076 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits Dining
11,043 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 35816, AL

15,035
Population
7,972
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
28
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,948
Density / Sq Mi
$38,947
Median Household Income
$28,060
Median Earnings
$875
Median Rent
$114,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Car wash - Closed car wash facility suitable for redevelopment or commercial conversion.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 3030 University Dr NW Huntsville, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Redevelopment Opportunity; Potential for Alternate Commercial Uses; Existing Car Wash Facility
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