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1437 E Main St - Kaelin's Express Car Wash 4,560 SF Specialty Building Offered at $2,950,000 in El Cajon, CA 92021



Investment Highlights
- Prime Location Adjacent to 8 Freeway
- 7 self-serve bays with Multiple vacuum stations
- 80-foot automatic tunnel
- Car Washes may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation on eligible equipment and improvements (Buyer to consult with CPA or tax professional)
Executive Summary
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.
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.
Property Facts
| Price | $2,950,000 | Lot Size | 1.34 AC |
| Price Per SF | $646.93 | Building Size | 4,560 SF |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User | No. Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Specialty | Year Built | 1960 |
| Property Subtype | Car Wash | Parking Ratio | 7.02/1,000 SF |
| Building Class | C | No. Drive In / Grade-Level Doors | 7 |
| Zoning | C - Commercial zone - call for details. | ||
| Price | $2,950,000 |
| Price Per SF | $646.93 |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User |
| Property Type | Specialty |
| Property Subtype | Car Wash |
| Building Class | C |
| Lot Size | 1.34 AC |
| Building Size | 4,560 SF |
| No. Stories | 1 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Parking Ratio | 7.02/1,000 SF |
| No. Drive In / Grade-Level Doors | 7 |
| Zoning | C - Commercial zone - call for details. |
Amenities
- Signage
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Moderately walkable
60/100
Exceptionally drivable
100/100
Some public transit
50/100
Somewhat bikeable
30/100
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 511-014-27 | Improvements Assessment | $505,414 |
| Land Assessment | $874,063 | Total Assessment | $1,379,477 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Number
511-014-27
Land Assessment
$874,063
Improvements Assessment
$505,414
Total Assessment
$1,379,477
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