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Lake City Car Wash Business
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$300,000

991 S Lakeshore Drive, Lake City, MI 49651

Self-serve car wash with high traffic and updated technology.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market121

Property Features for 991 S Lakeshore Drive

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Commercial

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,418

Building Details

Year Built 1995
Buildings 1
Units 1
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
Listed By: G.Larry Branscombe
Source: Eliterealtymi
Added: Apr 26 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 7:18AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This self-serve car wash is situated on a large lot with access to the main road and back street. It features 2 inside bays, 1 outside bay, and two vacuums. The carwash is capable of running remotely and has been set up to use current and durable technology. It features a Gin-San Direct Drive system, auto mixing chem configuration, as well as high-pressure delivery, foaming brush, and a triple foam system. The property includes the business, assets, and real property. A new Gin-San 'SES' Carwash system is fully installed as of 2025. The property is of full cinderblock construction. All three bays have in-floor heating with a boiler. High power electrical service is connected externally as of 2025. In-bay systems are updated to allow customers both coin and card use, as well as a cash changer in front of the building. The Gin-San coin vaults and control doors are set up to the Nyax system and can be controlled remotely, as well as tracking coin and card use and reports for real-time monitoring. A Hamilton DRS dual loading stacker for redundancy was newly installed in 2025. An on-demand water heater feeds into mixing tanks, and a new commercial water softener system was installed in 2025. On-site extras include a camera system, internet, and weep systems. Also included is the LLC name "Lake City Car Wash LLC", the web domain, Google Business Account, Email, Facebook account, and all associated virtual assets, along with full build records and schematics. Water and valve inspections by the city and state of MI were completed in December 2025. Neighboring businesses include self-storage, screen and vinyl printing, and a musical instruction business, all just minutes away from Downtown. The property has high traffic year-round, located between US 131 and US 75, and has a view of Lake Missaukee from the parking lot. The property has a unique 3rd bay for boats, RVs, Side by Sides, and ORVs.

Key Highlights

  • New Gin‑San 'SES' Carwash system fully installed in 2025 (valued at $48,000 per bay).
  • Unique 3rd bay for boats, RVs, Side by Sides and ORV.
  • Capable of remote operation with Nyax system for coin/card tracking and real‑time monitoring.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Self service car ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Plumbing Service Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

45
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49651, MI

7,881
Population
4,968
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
235.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
33
Density / Sq Mi
$61,524
Median Household Income
$35,896
Median Earnings
$879
Median Rent
$165,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - Self-serve car wash with high traffic and updated technology.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 991 S Lakeshore Drive Lake City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: New Gin‑San 'SES' Carwash system fully installed in 2025 (valued at $48,000 per bay).; Unique 3rd bay for boats, RVs, Side by Sides and ORV.; Capable of remote operation with Nyax system for coin/card tracking and real‑time monitoring.
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