Fully operational self serve coin laundromat by the bay in Palacios, TX. Building has built in studio apt. for owner/operator with kitchen and bathroom facilities, a/c and heat, vinyl plank flooring. Perfect retirement situation for a retiree that wishes to still be active, have a sense of purpose, have social interaction and wants to be in a small quirky town on the Texas Gulf Coast. Can see the bay from the yard. Palacios is The Shrimp Capital of Texas. Palacios is a bird watcher's paradise and regularly reports more bird species than anywhere else in The United States. The miles of public seawall are a great place to walk, jog, bike or rollerskate. Palacios has several public piers and multiple jetties for fishing. The store is directly across the street from park, soccer field, basketball courts, little league fields and public skate park. The building itself was purpose built as a laundromat in the 1940s or early 50s according to longtime locals. It was originally a "Maytag Laundry" which was an open-air self serve laundromat concept built and possibly franchised around The U.S. in that era. Current owner bought abandoned building and rehabbed around 2005 with all Speed Queen machines, new 3 phase electric service, plumbing, other refurbishment including new "Mule Hide membrane roof" and built a living quarters/studio apartment within the building footprint. Sale includes building, land, all machines, equipment, fixtures, business including trade name and all seller's inventory of repair parts. Seller is also willing to include 6 month's of technical assistance to new owner. All equipment/machines are fully owned and paid off so no monthly financing notes to pay.