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    1202 N US-31, Traverse City, MI 49685

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    $149,900

    Vacant Land Improved - Traverse City, MI

    Lot size:
    0.85 Acres
    Added:
    Sep 12, 2025
    Days on Market:
    264
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 2 at 4:06 pm

    Property Features for 1202 N US-31

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Residential,Commercial,Office
    Exterior features
    None, Countryside View
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.85 Acres

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Douglas Swartz
    Douglas Swartz

    Listing agent Douglas Swartz

    Listing office Century 21 Northland-Elk Rapids 116 River Street, Elk Rapids, MI

    Listing date Sep 12, 2025

    MLS# 1938578 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • High traffic location with 24,758 vehicles per day.
    • Potential for great views with tree clearing.
    • Suitable for commercial office or residential use.
    • 3/4 acre parcel.
    • Located just South of GT Mall.
    • Overlooking Oleson's buffalo ranch.

    Overview

    This 0.85-acre parcel is located just south of the Grand Traverse Mall. The site was formerly the Blue Star Highway Scenic Turnout. According to MDOT, the location sees 24,758 vehicles per day. The property offers potential views with some tree clearing and overlooks Oleson's buffalo ranch. It is zoned for residential, commercial, and office use. Permitted uses for Section 319 C-O Commercial Office are detailed in associated documents. The property could be suitable for an office site or a residential dream home. Buyers should confirm permitted uses with the Garfield Township Zoning Administrator.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Building Supply Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Auto Parts Store Pharmacy Department Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Traverse City
    County
    Grand Traverse
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.652534
    Latitude
    44.705496

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - Land with high traffic, suitable for office or residential development.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 1202 N US-31 Traverse City, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $149,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High traffic location with 24,758 vehicles per day.; Potential for great views with tree clearing.; Suitable for commercial office or residential use.
    (989) 350-6778
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    Listing Contact
    Douglas Swartz
    Douglas Swartz
    Real Estate License ID: 6501430462
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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