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Muskegon Downtown Investment Opportunity

1208 8th Street Muskegon, MI 49440

1208 8th Street, Muskegon, MI, 49440
$1,200,000
For Sale
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$1,200,000

COMMERCIAL - Muskegon, MI

Property Size6,522 SF
Lot Size0.56 Acres
Price / SF$183.99
AddedFeb 27
Days on Market138
Last RefreshJul 15 at 5:06 am

Property Features for 1208 8th Street

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Retail
Bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1
Standard status
Active
APN
24-957-019-0031-00
Size
6,522 SF
Lot size
0.56 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
Attached.
Tax Annual Amount
2386

Utilities

Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1947
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
1
Building materials
Brick, Stone

Listing agent Bryan D Bench License #6505385692

Listing office Core Realty Partners LLC 700 Terrace Point Dr, Muskegon, MI

Listing date Feb 27, 2026

MLS# 26007245

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial property presents an investment opportunity in downtown Muskegon. The building has been improved with new utilities, a new roof, new windows, and new restrooms. The interior is finished to a white-box condition. The tenant intends to complete the space for use as a restaurant and bar venue. The property is situated in a prime location at the intersection of W. Western Avenue and 8th Street, across from Muskegon Lake and Heritage Landing, a waterfront gathering place that hosts community festivals and events. The lot size is 0.56 acres, and the property size is 6,522 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Prime downtown location at W. Western Avenue and 8th Street
  • Across from Muskegon Lake and Heritage Landing
  • New utilities, roof, windows, and restrooms

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $123.7k $18.96
− Vacancy −$3.2k −$0.49
EGI $120.4k $18.47
− OpEx −$36.1k −$5.54
NOI $84.3k $12.93
6,522 SF · lease $18.96/SF/yr · vacancy 2.60% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.20M
$1.05M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,309 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.03%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$61.25M
$53.59M – $71.46M (±1% cap)
NOI $4,287,382 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 357.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Retail space

Suggested Use

Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Locksmith Furniture & Home Goods Garden Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Prime location near Muskegon Lake, suitable for restaurant/bar.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1208 8th Street Muskegon, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime downtown location at W. Western Avenue and 8th Street; Across from Muskegon Lake and Heritage Landing; New utilities, roof, windows, and restrooms
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