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33255632
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1437 E MAIN ST, EL CAJON, CA 92021-8616

CK
CA CA 01963781
The Gas Broker™
Listed by The Gas Broker™
$2,950,000
11 days on market
Updated 11 days ago

Kaelin's Express Car Wash

Details
APN 5110142700
Property Type Special Purpose
Sub Type Car Wash
Square Footage 4,560
Units 1
Year Built 1996
Year Renovated 2016
Buildings 1
Lot Size (SqFt) 37,878
Zoning Commercial
Investment Type Owner/User
Ground Lease No

Owner-User Express & Self-Serve Car Wash Property

Marketing description

Exclusively Listed by The Gas Broker. Please contact Broker before visiting the Property.

Rare opportunity to acquire an operational owner-user car wash property strategically positioned along E. Main Street with immediate access to Interstate 8 in El Cajon, CA. The Property features an approximately 80-foot automatic tunnel wash, 7 self-serve bays, multiple vacuum stations, strong street frontage, monument signage, and excellent visibility within a densely populated trade area.

This value-add opportunity offers significant upside potential for an owner-operator to modernize equipment, improve branding and curb appeal, implement dynamic pricing, and establish a monthly membership/subscription program designed to create steady recurring revenue and long-term repeat customers. Additional upside exists through improved marketing, fleet accounts, and optimization of underutilized areas of the Property.

Car washes may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation on eligible equipment and improvements (Buyer to consult with its CPA or tax professional).

Ideal opportunity for an experienced owner-user or investor seeking an essential-service business with strong traffic exposure, scalable operations, and long-term growth potential in the Southern California market.

Investment highlights

  • Operational owner-user car wash
  • 80-foot automatic tunnel
  • 7 self-serve bays
  • Multiple vacuum stations
  • Car Washes may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation on eligible equipment and improvements (Buyer to consult with CPA or tax professional

Listing Contacts

CK
CA CA 01963781
The Gas Broker™
Listed by The Gas Broker™

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Additional Information

Name
Chandler J. Kelley
License
CA 01963781
Brokerage
The Gas Broker, Inc.
Brokerage Address
34232 Pacific Coast Highway
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