Car Washes, Detailers for Sale in Sonoma County, CA
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CAR WASH with PROPERTY
$ 6,690,000
Full-Service Car Wash with Real Estate – Santa Rosa The opportunity to acquire, a well-established full-service car wash located in the thriving city of Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County and a major economic center in Northern California’s Wine Country. The property benefits from a prime high-traffic location along Mendocino Avenue, one of the city’s primary commercial corridors. The business has demonstrated strong operating history, making it a high-performing asset with significant upside potential. The property also presents strong repositioning potential, including the possibility of converting the facility into Flex Car Wash a combination of a Full Service and an Express Car Wash or an Express Tunnel Car Wash, subject to buyer verification with advisors and city approvals. Investment Highlights • High Performing Full-Service Car Wash. Annual Revenue well over $1.8 Million in 2024 • Semi-Absentee Ownership. Great potential with hands on operator and experienced staff • Located on Major Commercial Corridor • Traffic Count: Over 28,000 Vehicles Per Day • Household Income: Over $115,000 within 5-mile radius • Population: Over 200,000 within 5 miles • Prime Candidate for Flex or an Express Car Wash Conversion • Located in Northern California’s Wine Country Region Business Overview The Car Wash has served the local community for over 20 years, offering a comprehensive range of car wash and detailing services. Room to add high-end detailing and additional services Location Overview - Santa Rosa Santa Rosa is the largest city in Sonoma County and the economic hub of California’s wine country. It is the 5th largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area region, providing strong demographics and a diverse economic base. Area Highlights • Regional hub of Sonoma County • Strong tourism driven by wine country • Growing residential population • Major retail and service corridors • Strong traffic exposure on Mendocino Avenue SEE ATTACHED OFFERING MEMODANDUM FOR DETAILS For additional information contact: Bashir Tariq 951-269-3000 BashirTariq@msn.com
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California Car Wash Market Snapshot
- Number of Businesses: 1 listings
- Average Asking Price: $6,690,000 (based on 1 listings with disclosed pricing)
- Average Revenue: $0
- Average Cash Flow: $0
California Car Wash Market Insight
California car wash valuations are driven by format, location, and whether real estate is included. Self-serve coin-op car washes in Los Angeles County and the Bay Area typically sell for $300,000 to $900,000. Full-service and express tunnel car washes with real estate in high-traffic Southern California corridors regularly close between $2M and $8M+. The shift to express tunnel formats with unlimited monthly membership programs has significantly increased revenue predictability and valuations — well-run express tunnels with 1,000+ active members can generate monthly net income of $25,000 to $75,000. South Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and the Inland Empire are among the most active markets for self-serve car wash acquisitions due to dense renter populations and high vehicle ownership rates.
Why Invest in a California Car Wash
- Year-round sunshine and California's car culture create consistent 12-month demand unlike most US markets
- Membership and subscription programs generate predictable recurring monthly revenue
- Express tunnel car washes can process 100+ cars per hour with minimal labor requirements
- Real estate ownership provides long-term asset appreciation on high-traffic California corridors
- Multiple revenue streams including vacuums, detailing, vending, and membership upgrades
California remains the largest and most active market for car wash acquisitions in the country.
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