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Posting: 269480 | Available | 8/19/21
Gas station and car wash for sale in Oakland, Alameda County, CA. Unbranded facility currently using the Shell Brand but the contract has expired. (3) Wayne MPD's (6 Fueling Positions) under canopy. EMV Upgrades Completed. Fuel system served by (3) x 10,000 UST's, (2) for Regular (87).
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$750,000
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$30
Posting: 247765 | Available | 10/22/20
This store sales express car wash with property. This express car wash is running by 100% employee. Please, call/email qualified customer only.
Asking Price
$8,250,000
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$1,300,000
Posting: 262975 | Available | 10/10/20
Exclusive Listing, Coin laundry combined with 4 bays coin car wash at 21,000. Sqf. lot in major Blvd. Newly built up 20 months ago, monthly gross sales have been increasing gradually since its opening, and upside potential for the future. 1031 Exchange is possible. Owner has not been working there.
Asking Price
$6,100,000
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Revenue
$900,000
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25% to 30%
Posting: 245344 | Available | 10/7/20
Exclusive listing for full service and its property at good location of Valley Area in Los Angeles county. Exclusive listing for full service car wash and its property at excellent location, that produces $85,000. monthly gross.
Asking Price
$3,400,000
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 4/24/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
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Revenue
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$1,000,000
Posting: 285286 | Available | 2/21/24
This state-of-the-art express car wash and car care center was recently converted to an express car wash and opened up about Early 2022. The sellers spent over $1.1 million on the conversion, adding state-of-the-art equipment including 18 vacuums.
Asking Price
$3,677,000
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Posting: 283661 | Available | 12/17/23
This is a terrific location for a gas station or express car wash development opportunity in the Lakeside community of San Diego East County. It has been approved by San Diego County to develop a gas station with tunnel car wash. The design can be modified to construct an express car wash.
Asking Price
$2,995,000
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Posting: 285216 | Available | 2/16/24
For sale is a car wash with property in LA county. The lot is 13,500 sq ft. There is good potential to convert it to an express car wash. It is in a high traffic area. The asking price is $2.2 million.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$225,000
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$700,000
Posting: 282025 | Available | 8/7/23
Self-Serve Car Wash in Sacramento suburb with five bays, in-bay automatic, and multiple vacuum stations. This five-bay carwash with an in-bay automatic car wash gives a business operator the ability to provide customers the convenience of a quick, quality wash.
Asking Price
$700,000
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Posting: 275849 | Available | 8/8/23
Self Serve Carwash with Tunnel, Vacuum stations, large lot. This carwash is an excellent opportunity! With four self serve bays, multiple vacuums, and an exterior tunnel, this is a great way for an entry into the carwash business without significant labor. With sales from multiple income sources,
Asking Price
$1,399,000
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Posting: 283820 | Available | 11/12/23
For sale is one of the lowest priced car washes that includes real estate. It is well-run and is profitable year-over-year. You can operate it as is or potentially convert to Flex or Express. The two bay vehicle service centers can be rented for additional income or used for additional space.
Asking Price
$3,245,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 284208 | Available | 12/7/23
This is a prime location to operate an auto detailing business. The site is a brand-new gas station with an automatic carwash. They have a built-in database of existing clients to build your business. Ample space is available and it is a busy area with heavy traffic.
Asking Price
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Posting: 285134 | Available | 2/22/24
For sale is a Chevron gas station with a convenience store located in a high-traffic location in Modesto, California. Fuel sales - 110,000/GPM with high margins. Convenience store sales- $120,000/month
Asking Price
$7,500,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 286052 | Available | 4/8/24
Surrounded by a plethora of retail outlets, fast-food joints, and gas stations, this investment includes both the business and real estate, presenting an unparalleled chance for growth and profitability. The is the only coin-op car wash in Town on a prime 1.04 acre corner lot.
Asking Price
$1,449,000
Cash flow
$11,999
Revenue
$12,000
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Posting: 283251 | Available | 10/7/23
Spokane, Washington's premier mobile detailing business for purchase. With years of automotive detailing business experience, the Seller launched his own Company in 2016, to help busy clients keep their autos, RVs, motorcycles, and boats in perfect condition.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 286179 | Available | 4/17/24
For sale is a gas station business & property with a car wash with high volume gas. The market is located in a great location. It is open 24/7. The property is 25k sq ft. and the building is 1,900 sq ft.
Asking Price
$7,900,000
Cash flow
$44,508
Revenue
$105,996
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Posting: 286067 | Available | 4/9/24
This car wash has recently undergone renovations and now features new infrastructure, vacuums, and a token and credit card payment system. It has excellent visibility from a highly trafficked street and a loyal customer base. With ample wash and dry areas, this car wash is one of the finest in town.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
Down
$3,600,000
Posting: 274543 | Available | 3/14/23
For sale is a high cash flow business. It is in a nice area with a big acre lot. It has high revenues and machine wash. It has been long established in an upscale area. Come to our office for additional information and proof of funds. Address will not be provided over the phone or email.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
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Posting: 281128 | Available | 12/14/23
For sale is a well-known hand car wash that has been operating for 65+ years with real estate included. It's in an excellent location minutes away from a shopping center that includes Trader Joe's and Target. The lot size is $11,000+ sq. ft. Business hours are open 7 days from 8:30AM - 4:45PM.
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
$800,000
Posting: 276853 | Available | 10/14/22
For sale is a high-volume, flex car wash with plenty of room to grow. The buyer will get a new 30-year lease from the seller who is retiring after 17 years. The buyer will get 30-day due diligence without any obligations. The net is $300,000, the gross is $1,600,000, and the average is $35 per car.
Asking Price
$2,450,000
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Posting: 280489 | Available | 5/1/23
For sale is a business & real estate, a major brand gas station, and a franchised C-Store. The gas does 75K gal/month, the market does $110K/month, and the car wash does $2.5K/month. The lease term is 15 to 20 years. The hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The lot size is .52 acres.
Asking Price
$5,300,000
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Posting: 283929 | Available | 12/26/23
For sale is one of the largest express washes, built from the ground up in 2020 on a massive site over 2 acres making for a well-flowing, easy-to-run wash. There is an extra long 190 ft tunnel and top of the line control system and vacuum system.
Asking Price
$17,695,000
Cash flow
$1,550,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
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Posting: 285497 | Available | 4/7/24
For sale is a high-grossing gas station and convenience store. The annual gross profit was over $2.1 million in the last two years. They are averaging 100,000 gallons of fuel per month and $150K per month in-store merchandise sales. A fully automated car wash was installed in 2023.
Asking Price
$11,400,000
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Posting: 275650 | Available | 12/26/23
For sale is an established express wash, very well known to the neighborhood on a 40,000+ sqft lot. It has a long 130 ft. tunnel with 16 extra wide vacuum bays. There are two pay stations. It has very high sales. Owner has another express wash for sale in Riverside that can be purchased together.
Asking Price
$10,995,000
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Posting: 284959 | Available | 2/1/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is proud to present for sale the Ramon Canyon Car Wash, a Flex model car wash business that offers both Full Service and Express options. The 4,500 SF building sits on 0.93 AC of land and the car wash features a 120' tunnel with upgraded equipment.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
$20
Posting: 284166 | Available | 12/5/23
For sale is a gas station that is high-volume in gas. They also have a Circle K convenience store. They do additional rental income. It is located near 2 highways and the real estate is available. There is also a carwash.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
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Posting: 281523 | Available | 12/7/23
For sale is an Arco AM/PM with a car wash in Stanislaus County with a long history of operations. This is an Arco AM/PM branded fuel facility with four MPDs serving regular, plus, and premium gasoline. Hours of operation are 24 hours and it was built in 1999.
Asking Price
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Posting: 244345 | Available | 12/26/23
For sale is a full-service car wash on the west side in a prime area. It has a very high traffic count. It is on a 32K sq ft. lot and does smog, oil & lube. It is a busy signalized corner location with an extra long tunnel. Major real estate play is for possible redevelopment.
Asking Price
$2,595,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$1,300,000
Posting: 262975 | Available | 10/10/20
Exclusive Listing, Coin laundry combined with 4 bays coin car wash at 21,000. Sqf. lot in major Blvd. Newly built up 20 months ago, monthly gross sales have been increasing gradually since its opening, and upside potential for the future. 1031 Exchange is possible. Owner has not been working there.
Asking Price
$6,100,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 275841 | Available | 3/5/23
This is a well-established, full-service car wash with property in a prime location. It is waiting for a buyer to convert it to an express car wash or flex car wash. It is a big property of 1.82 acres on a major street. It is possible to add 40-50 vacuums and add multi-profit centers.
Asking Price
$5,800,000
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Posting: 243523 | Available | 12/4/23
For sale is a full-service flex car wash with smog & lube for sale. It's located in an upscale neighborhood on a very busy street very close to the freeway. It is approximately a 1 acre lot with 110 ft tunnel and wash equipment. It includes rental income from auto tint shop.
Asking Price
$2,595,000
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Posting: 281995 | Available | 8/4/23
Must sell now, seller interested in another business. Average net (3 yrs) 122,000 a year. The lease ends in 2062, currently $3,850 a month. Price reduced from $1.29m for quick sale. CASH offer only.
Asking Price
$490,000
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