Prime 1-Acre Commercial Site | Former Car Wash | Two Distinct Value Paths: Reactivation or Redevelopment 679 Linwood Avenue in Whitinsville (Northbridge), MA presents a rare dual-path opportunity on 0.99± acres in the flexible B-2 Business zoning district. The property includes two 1970 buildings totaling 5,845± SF, historically operated as the Depot Car Wash, and is positioned for (1) reactivation as a car wash or (2) ground-up commercial redevelopment. PATHWAY 1 — REACTIVATION AS A CAR WASH For operators, investors, or express-wash groups, the existing infrastructure offers a compelling restart opportunity. The site includes: 1 tunnel bay + 4 self-service bays Office area, mechanical rooms, and wash equipment layout Pole-mounted lighting, and freestanding signage A new glass overhead door on site (conveys) 2022 plumbing repairs and previous functional testing Existing special permit use profile for automotive services (car wash allowed by Special Permit under B-2) With capital improvements, modernization, and rebranding, the asset can support a stabilized express or hybrid wash operation. Regional car wash comps (5–6k SF, 1-acre pads) indicate strong value support for reactivated sites. PATHWAY 2 — COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT The 1-acre B-2 pad offers significant redevelopment potential for retail, service, medical, QSR, office, or mixed commercial uses. By-Right Uses Include: Retail stores, restaurants, offices Professional/personal services Municipal, public, and nonprofit uses Special Permit Uses Include: Automotive uses (car wash, repair, garages) Drive-thru facilities Hotels/motels Mixed-use commercial Large-scale development projects