1025 W Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, MI 49093

New Listing
$450,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 6,100 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 51,401 Status: Active
Current Price: $450,000 List Date: 2/09/2026 Last Modified: 2/09/2026

Description

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a high cash-flowing car wash business with a strong legacy in the Three Rivers market. Located at 1025 W Michigan Avenue, this well-established property has been in operation since the 1980s and is locally known as ''Soapy's Carwash.'' The site sits on over an acre in a high-traffic commercial corridor, just a half mile from US-131, with an average of 8,200 vehicles passing daily. Visibility, access, and local recognition make this a standout asset.The car wash features six self-service bays and a conveyor-style automated wash system powered by a Belanger system with new cloth lines. The facility includes coin-operated vacuum stations that are cleaned daily by staff, ensuring a consistently well-maintained customer experience. The operation runs on

Supplements: a natural gas boiler system that heats water to 80°F and provides radiant heat to the floors and walkways, allowing for efficient year-round operation. Recent updates include a professionally patched and improved rubber roof with a pea stone finish.This turnkey business has reliable vendor relationships for cleaning supplies and equipment servicing, including a Grand Rapids-based suppliers. With limited direct competition in the area, the car wash offers strong market positioning and opportunity for expansion or new business development on the parcel.Financial documents including profit and loss statements and tax return filings are available to qualified buyers with a bona fide offer. SBA financing is likely available, and lenders are already on standby, making this a smooth and accessible financing opportunity for both experienced operators and first-time business buyers.Buyer remains interested but has not provided approved financing or a confirmed closing date. SBA financing is being pursued. Property is actively marketed and available for another buyer to proceed.

More Information MLS# 25013046

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: W Michigan and Benjamin Property Sub-Type: Retail Area: St. Joseph County - J Municipality: Three Rivers City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 73.77 Prop Avail for Lease?: No

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 161x253 Road Frontage: 161 Waterfront: No Total # Units: 1 Total # Bldgs: 1 # Fin Bldg Lvls: 1 Total SqFt: 6100 School District: Three Rivers Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 1.18 Lot Square Footage: 51401 Year Built: 1980

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 81300 SEV: 81300 For Tax Year: 2024 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5329 Tax Year: 2024 Homestead %: 0 Spec Assessment & Type: 0 Tax ID #: 75 051 399 115 00

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Exceptional opportunity to acquire a high cash-flowing car wash business with a strong legacy in the Three Rivers market. Located at 1025 W Michigan Avenue, this well-established property has been in operation since the 1980s and is locally known as ''Soapy's Carwash.'' The site sits on over an acre in a high-traffic commercial corridor, just a half mile from US-131, with an average of 8,200 vehicles passing daily. Visibility, access, and local recognition make this a standout asset.The car wash features six self-service bays and a conveyor-style automated wash system powered by a Belanger system with new cloth lines. The facility includes coin-operated vacuum stations that are cleaned daily by staff, ensuring a consistently well-maintained customer experience. The operation runs on Legal: See Public Record

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public Water: 1

Uses

Retail: 1

Construction Type

Block: 1

Heat Source

Electric: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Radiant: 1

Business Includes

Other: 1

Util Avail at St

None: 1

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Possession

Negotiable: 1

Location Property Info

County: St. Joseph Street #: 1025 Street Direction: W Street Name: Michigan Suffix: Avenue State: MI Zip Code: 49093

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active Current Price: $450,000 List Price: $450,000 Listing Date: 2025-04-02

Remarks Misc

Directions: From US 131 / Michigan Ave intersection in Three Rivers: E on W Michigan to location on left side of road

Property Features

Uses: Retail Business Includes: Other Construction Type: Block Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at St: None Heat Source: Electric Heat Type: Radiant Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None Possession: Negotiable
Listing Office: Keller Williams Professionals
Listing Agent: Jeffrey Glover
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Last Updated: February - 09 - 2026
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