195 N. 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
Description
Maher Commercial Realty presents a turnkey, flex car wash and detailing business at 195 N 2nd St in El Cajon, California. The current tenant is paying $2,000/month. This operational business and real estate offering provides a stable leased income stream with significant embedded upside through active management and service expansion. The property features a 640 SF service building on a large 19,780 SF (0.45-acre) commercially zoned lot, anchored by a long-term lease with CPI increases. Currently processing ~2,000 cars per month, the business benefits from recent electrical upgrades and offers a clear path to grow revenue by extending hours, optimizing pricing, and expanding the high-margin detailing service, making it ideal for both a passive investor or a hands-on operator.
This is a versatile essential-service investment that caters to both passive and active investment theses. 195 N 2nd St provides a secure, low-management entry point with a growing base rent, while also offering a clear and immediate roadmap for an operator to dramatically increase cash flow through hands-on optimization, making it a uniquely attractive asset in the San Diego market.
195 N 2nd St represents a strategic opportunity with built-in flexibility. The combination of a secure underlying lease, a large functional lot, recent capital improvements, and clear operational upside creates a compelling value proposition. Whether as a passive real estate holding or an active business acquisition, this property offers a solid foundation with multiple pathways to increased returns, making it an ideal investment for a wide range of buyers in the stable El Cajon market.
Key points:
- Turnkey flex car wash & detailing business on a 0.45-acre lot in El Cajon.
- Tenant is paying $2,000/month
- Dual-opportunity asset: Stable leased investment ($2,048/mo + CPI) OR owner-operator business with ~$56k/mo gross revenue.
- ~2,000 cars/month volume at $28 average ticket with clear levers to grow.
- Recently rewired electrical infrastructure; detailing service ready for expansion.
- Ideal for an investor seeking flexibility—passive income or active value creation.
Property Features:
- List Price: $1,999,000 Business Only
- Building Size: +/-640 Sq.Ft.
- Land Area: +/-19,780 Sq.Ft.
- Zoning: Commercial
Address
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Address 195 N 2nd Street, El Cajon
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Country United States
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Postal code/ZIP 92021
Overview
- Property ID 195 N. 2nd Street, El Cajon
- Price $1,999,000.00 / Business Only
- Property Type Retail, Special Purpose
- Property status For Sale
- Year Built 1973
- Size 640 SqFt
- Land area 19,780 SqFt
- Zoning Commercial
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Arian Zerehi
Property Agent
Arian Zerehi is an Investment Associate at Maher Commercial, specializing in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily properties, gas stations, and car washes across Southern California. With a strong foundation in Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development, and Real Estate Syndication, Arian leverages his in-depth industry knowledge to deliver optimal results for both buyers and sellers. Arian brings a strategic, client-first approach to every transaction, guiding clients through the complexities of buying, selling, or exchanging investment real estate. His success stems from a deep understanding of market dynamics, an ability to negotiate favorable terms, and an unwavering commitment to protecting his clients’ interests. He holds a dual degree in Real Estate Development and Business Administration from the University of Southern California and is a licensed Chevron, Shell, and Mobil dealer. Arian is also well-versed in Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) across all U.S. states, providing his clients with tax-advantaged solutions and alternative investment opportunities. CA DRE 01987372
Oron Maher
Property Agent
Oron Maher is a leading commercial real estate veteran and the founder of Maher Commercial Realty, a Beverly Hills-based brokerage specializing in investment sales and leasing transactions across all property types within the Greater Los Angeles Area. With nearly two decades of experience representing high-profile buyers and sellers in the region, including major institutions and REITS, private family offices and individual investors, Oron has arranged over a billion dollars in transactions throughout his career and brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and an unmatched level of client service to the Greater L.A. market. Oron Maher’s firm’s approach includes a customized approach to each opportunity in order to highlight its unique value, leading to record-breaking sales and long-term client relationships. Prior to launching his firm, Oron served as a broker and national sales leader for BRC Advisors. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Coldwell Banker Commercial, where he oversaw a team ranked in the top one percent of commercial brokers in the nation within the Coldwell network. Oron’s extensive experience as a former real estate attorney, investor, developer and community leader has fortified his work in building a successful brokerage in Los Angeles. Oron Maher holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from California State University, Long Beach and a juris doctorate from the San Francisco Law School. Oron’s entrepreneurial approach to Maher Commercial Realty blends his deep knowledge of the industry with a versatile skillset to secure optimal results across the board. An active community member, Oron has served on more than two dozen non-profit and for-profit boards and chaired the real estate section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. His passion for giving back and empowering young adults and aspiring businesspeople through mentorship, networking and education led Oron to co-create The Maher Foundation, a nine-month fellowship program which provides development opportunities to recent graduates. BRE#01299093