About 195 N 2nd Street
We are proud to present 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.
Features of 195 N 2nd Street
| MLS® # | 26844873 |
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| Price | $1,999,000 |
| Bathrooms | 0.00 |
| Acres | 0.45 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Type | Business Opportunity |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 195 N 2nd Street |
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| Area | 92021 - El Cajon |
| City | El Cajon |
| County | San Diego |
| Zip Code | 92021 |
Amenities
| Is Waterfront | No |
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| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Has Basement | No |
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| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 1 |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Corner Lot |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | June 8th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 98 |
| Zoning | C |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Oron Maher |
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| Office | Maher Commercial Realty |
