5720 N Hix Rd
Westland, MI 48185
Retail Property For Sale

STRONG AREA TENANT MIX
Located on North Hix Road in Westland’s commercial corridor, the property offers high visibility and access to Ford Road and I -275, accommodating passenger vehicles, box trucks, and semis. Within two miles are major retailers including Walmart, Meijer, Kroger, Sam’s Club, IKEA, Target, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Costco, Aldi, Menards, Dollar Tree, and Planet Fitness. The area draws consistent traffic from dense residential neighborhoods (average household income $76,556) and nearby industrial/logistics employers, supporting the site’s automotive and car wash services and positioning it for continued growth.
LOCATION
This property sits at the heart of Metro Detroit’s fastest -moving automotive and logistics corridor. Just one mile from I -275 and steps from Ford Road (36,000+ VPD), it offers immediate access to major logistics arteries connecting Canton, Livonia, Dearborn, Novi, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, and Detroit itself. The location benefits from constant regional and neighborhood traffic, reinforced by a dense concentration of fleet repair shops, trucking operators, and distribution centers within a two -mile radius, driving recurring demand for oil change and wash services. Westland, Michigan’s 10th largest city with 84,000 residents, anchors the trade area and provides a strong local customer base. For investors, this translates into high visibility, built -in demand, and long-term positioning within a growth market.
MARKET
Westland’s economy is supported by manufacturing, automotive suppliers, and logistics operators, providing stable employment and daytime traffic. The property is half a mile from Canton, one of Southeast Michigan’s fastest -growing communities with new residential, retail, and commercial development. Westland’s industrial base, low commercial vacancies, and rising household incomes drive demand for automotive and service businesses, offering investors income security, tenant stability, and future growth potential.
UPSIDE POTENTIAL
Turnkey business with 26 -foot bays suitable for semi -truck and box -truck service and fleet contracts generating recurring revenue. Upsides include increasing mechanic services, expanding diesel auto -services, converting a coin -operated bay into a touchless wash, expanding into EV/hybrid services, and leveraging digital marketing. Streamlined operations, vendor cost optimization, and loyalty programs support long -term profitability and investor returns.
PASSIVE OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
Long -established operation with manager and trained staff handling daily functions. Delivers consistent cash flow and strong customer loyalty, with integrated oil/wash margins exceeding 80%. Supported by established systems, reliable suppliers, and a stable workforce. Streamlined structure avoids third -party leasing and preserves profitability, offering investors steady returns with minimal involvement.