1025 W Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, MI 49093

$435,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 6,100 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 51,401 Status: Sold
Current Price: $435,000 List Date: 2/09/2026 Last Modified: 4/24/2026

Overview

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 servic ...

Listing Details MLS# 25013046

Location Property Info

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

General Property Info

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

Tax Info

Tax ID #
75 051 399 115 00
Taxable Value
81300
SEV
81300
For Tax Year
2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax
5329
Tax Year
2024
Homestead %
0
Spec Assessment & Type
No

Remarks Misc

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

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-02-13
Sold Date
2026-04-24
Sold Price/SqFt
71.31

More Information

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

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
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public Water
Yes

Uses

Retail
Yes

Construction Type

Block
Yes

Heat Source

Electric
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Radiant
Yes

Business Includes

Other
Yes

Util Avail at St

None
Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

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
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams Professionals
Listing Agent: Jeffrey Glover
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: April - 24 - 2026
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