Auction - Self Service Car Wash | Houston, TX — Sale in Houston, TX

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  • Listing type: For sale
  • Asset type: Retail Business
  • Location: Houston, TX 77082

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Register to bid and access due diligence documents on RealINSIGHT Marketplace: https://rimarketplace.com/auction/3341 3146 S Dairy Ashford Road is a 3,785 SF masonry car wash facility on 0.72 acres in West Houston's Katy Freeway West submarket. Built in 1996, the single-story, purpose-built wash and detail facility offers covered bays, surface parking, and full frontage along South Dairy Ashford Road, where traffic counts range from 25,798 to 33,739 vehicles per day; Westheimer Road carries 62,465 vehicles per day less than half a mile away. The property carries a building FAR of just 0.12, leaving much of the 31,250 SF parcel available for expansion, added site improvements, or alternative uses. Interstate 10 and the Energy Corridor are a short drive away, linking the site to one of Houston's largest office and industrial employment bases. Within three miles, the trade area includes 196,478 residents, 78,574 households, and 82,397 daytime employees, with household growth projected at 6.55 percent through 2030. Car wash facilities remain a resilient service retail category, supported by daily-need demand and minimal e-commerce exposure. Investors can pursue continued car wash operation, conversion to another automotive or quick-service use, or a longer-term repositioning of the land, at a starting bid of $250,000 via reserve auction September 22-24, 2026. Investment Highlights: • Auction - September 22-24 | Starting Bid: $250,000 • Katy Freeway West Submarket Address: Positioned near Westheimer Road and I-10, minutes from the Energy Corridor's employment base. • Purpose-Built 3,785 SF Car Wash Facility: Single-story masonry facility built in 1996 with covered wash bays and full road frontage. • 0.72-Acre Site With Surplus Building FAR: A 0.12 building FAR leaves ample land on the 31,250 SF parcel for expansion or reuse. • Heavy Traffic Counts on Two Corridors: S Dairy Ashford Road carries up to 33,739 VPD; Westheimer Road logs 62,465 VPD nearby. • 196,478 Residents

Market Context

This retail in Houston, TX is listed for sale. Compare it against other retail listings for sale in Houston, TX — view the full market.

As of Q1 2026, the Houston retail market showed a 5.5% vacancy rate, average asking rents near $21.28/SF/yr, rents up 2.5% year over year, and cap rates around 7.5%. Source: multiple brokerage reports, Q1 2026.

Rising rents point to a competitive market where well-priced, well-located assets trade quickly.

Retail market FAQ

What is the typical cap rate for retail in Houston?
About 7.5% as of Q1 2026, per multiple brokerage reports.
Is the Houston retail market tightening or softening?
Vacancy is around 5.5%, with asking rents rising year over year (Q1 2026).

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