Regency Car Wash | Houston, TX | 76,000+ VPD | $125k+… — Sale in Houston, TX
- Price: Contact for price
- Listing type: For sale
- Asset type: Retail Business
- Location: Houston, TX 77079
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Description
The site at 506 S Highway 6 represents a compelling redevelopment opportunity in one of Houston’s most dynamic and affluent commercial corridors. With no traditional zoning restrictions, 0.79 acres of commercially positioned land, and direct frontage on one of the Energy Corridor’s most trafficked arterials at 76,000+ VPD (TxDOT, 2024), a new owner has the flexibility to pursue a broad range of highest-and-best uses — a profile that attracts strong demand from national QSR operators, healthcare tenants, financial services users, and retail pad developers across the Houston metro. No Traditional Zoning The City of Houston does not impose conventional use-based zoning, giving property owners and developers significant flexibility to pursue the highest-and-best use for a given site without the rezoning risk, cost, or timeline common in other major markets. Development is guided by deed restrictions, City ordinances, and site-specific conditions — all of which should be independently verified by a buyer during due diligence. QSR / Drive-Thru Pad National quick-service and drive-thru operators consistently target high-traffic arterials in affluent Houston submarkets. With 76,000+ VPD on Highway 6 and a daytime population of 42,769 within 1 mile — driven almost entirely by Energy Corridor office workers at ConocoPhillips, Baker Hughes, BP, and Shell — the site delivers the lunch-hour and commuter traffic profile that QSR operators underwrite. Comparable pad sites along Highway 6 and the Memorial/Energy Corridor trade area have demonstrated strong demand from operators including Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, and similar concepts. Medical / Dental Office The Energy Corridor’s high-income residential base and large daytime corporate workforce generate substantial demand for outpatient medical, dental, and wellness services. The site’s visibility, accessibility, and proximity to Memorial Hermann and other regional healthcare systems position it as a strong candidate
Market Context
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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).
Contact
- Sebastian Davis · (713) 452-4317 · sebastian.davis@marcusmillichap.com
- Ford Roberts · (713) 239-0514 · ford.roberts@marcusmillichap.com
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