Kaelin's Carwash

For Sale

1437 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021

This El Cajon property for sale is located at 1437 East Main Street. The current listed sale price for Kaelin's Carwash is $2,950,000. Kaelin's Carwash is situated on a lot that is 0.87 acre in size.

Contacts

Chandler J. Kelley

The Gas Broker

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 4,560 SF
  • Units 1
  • Lot Size 0.87 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Year Built 1965
  • Year Renovated 2016
  • Date Updated May 12, 2026
Freeway Adjacent, Infill locationExclusively 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.
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Highlights

  • 7 self-serve bays
  • 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)
  • Multiple vacuum stations
  • Operational owner-user car wash

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  • 39/100

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  • 52/100

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Location

  • City El Cajon, CA
  • Zip Code 92021
  • Market San Diego

Points of Interest

  • Arnele Avenue

    2.74 miles

  • Amaya Drive

    4.39 miles

  • Grossmont

    4.99 miles

  • La Mesa Boulevard

    5.91 miles

  • 70th Street

    6.89 miles

  • Uber / Lyft Driver Drop Off

    8.30 miles

  • Massachusetts Avenue

    8.40 miles

  • SDSU Transit Center

    8.48 miles

  • Grantville

    9.92 miles

  • Arco

    0.17 miles

  • Shell

    0.39 miles

  • Gas Depot

    0.44 miles

  • Golden State Gasoline

    0.54 miles

  • Chevron

    0.63 miles

  • Jamacha Food Mart

    0.67 miles

  • 7-Eleven

    0.92 miles

  • Sky Fuel

    0.94 miles

  • Electrify America

    2.22 miles

  • La Mesa Supercharger

    5.13 miles

  • A

    0.82 miles

  • Washington Avenue Park And Ride

    0.97 miles

  • Broadway Plaza Centre

    1.69 miles

  • Parking Structure

    1.77 miles

  • Parkway Plaza Parking

    2.40 miles

  • Los Coches Park And Ride

    2.45 miles

  • El Cajon Transit Center Parking

    2.81 miles

  • California Flight Academy

    3.14 miles

  • Magnolia Avenue Park And Ride

    3.22 miles

  • Parking lot

    3.36 miles

  • Rosendo's Taco Shop

    0.19 miles

  • KFC

    0.38 miles

  • Tacos El Gallo

    0.39 miles

  • Jack in the Box

    0.39 miles

  • El Compadre

    0.40 miles

  • Subway

    0.42 miles

  • Taco Bell

    0.43 miles

  • Carl's Jr.

    0.44 miles

  • Arby's

    0.44 miles

  • McDonald's

    0.47 miles

  • Kaelin's Supermercardo

    0.06 miles

  • Garcia's Puebla Mercado

    0.34 miles

  • Grocery Outlet

    0.50 miles

  • Saray Butcher Shop

    0.53 miles

  • Walmart Neighborhood Market

    0.54 miles

  • Sprouts Farmers Market

    0.58 miles

  • Valley Foods

    0.72 miles

  • Albertsons

    0.72 miles

  • Bargain City

    0.90 miles

  • Lulu's International Market

    0.91 miles

Contact Listing Broker
Chandler J. Kelley

The Gas Broker

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