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OFF-MARKET Estimated value $710,000
Car washes

925 34th SW Ave Altoona, IA 50009

5,120 SF 0.67 ac lot Built 2003
Entity Owned 21-yr Hold Free & Clear
Property ID
US25-0354831
Property summary
AI-generated overview

This exceptional investment opportunity presents a portfolio of three thriving car washes strategically located in Altoona and Urbandale, Iowa. The portfolio comprises three fee-simple properties, built between 1998 and 2009, and zoned for commercial/special purpose use. The Altoona location (925 34th Ave SW, 50009), established in 2003, features four PDQ Laserwash 360+ units with access entry pay stations, situated in a high-traffic area near Lowe's and Target, experiencing approximately 12,000+ daily vehicle counts. Two Urbandale locations (3969 NW Urbandale Dr, 50322 and 8500 Meredith Dr, 50322) contribute to the portfolio's success. The Urbandale location at 3969 NW Urbandale Dr, built in 2009 on a ±1.78-acre lot, boasts four PDQ Laserwash 360 units and four vacuum stations, attracting approximately 13,000+ vehicles daily from nearby residential and retail areas. The second Urbandale location at 8500 Meredith Dr also includes 4 PDQ laserwash machines and 4 vacuums. All locations benefit from established client bases, high daily traffic volumes (averaging 12,000-15,000 vehicles), and modern PDQ Laserwash systems. This portfolio offers a turnkey operation with significant potential for continued growth and is eligible for bonus depreciation under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The asking price for this owner/user opportunity is $6,150,000.

Property profile
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Property type Car washes
Use group CAR WASH
Year built 2003
Construction FRAME
Total area 5,120 SF
Lot 0.67 ac (29,329 SF)
Zoning code C-2
APN 171/00175-601-000
UPID US25-0354831
Cap rate & NOI
Priority signal for investors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap rate vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors
Value estimations
Realmo proprietary · 4 methods
AI Approach AI
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Comparable Approach Comparable
$682k
Blend (final) Blend
$710k
Owner & transaction history
Meridian Holdings LLC
Meridian Holdings LLC
2 recorded transactions
1969
Price N/A
1969
Price N/A
Zoning & alternative use
C-2 · Altoona, IA
Permitted uses
Permitted uses
Allowed · conditional · prohibited
Zoning description

8. C-2 General Commercial District. 9. C-3 Planned Commercial District. 10. C-4 Village Commercial District. 11. C-5 Office Park. 12. C-6 Commercial Entertainment or Recreational District. 13. C-7 Regional Commercial District. 14. M-1 Limited Industrial District. 15. M-1A Commercial And Limited Light Industrial Business Park. 16. M-2 Heavy Industrial Distric…

Zone name General Commercial
General category COMMERCIAL
Zone area 538.92 ac
Source Development Standards 2019
Top alternative use upside
Restaurant $880,000 +10.8%
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