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    25 Sheldon Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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    $5,250,000

    COMMERCIAL - Grand Rapids, MI

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    48,211 SF
    Lot size:
    0.65 Acres
    Added:
    Dec 4, 2025
    Days on Market:
    190
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 12 at 1:06 pm

    Property Features for 25 Sheldon Avenue SE

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Office
    Bathrooms
    10
    Rooms
    Bathroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 10, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 6, Bathroom 1, Basement, Bathroom 9, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 7, Bathroom 8
    Parking
    20
    Standard status
    Pending
    APN
    41-14-30-301-007
    Size
    48,211 SF
    Lot size
    0.65 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025
    Tax Description
    411430301007 LOTS 2, 3 & 6 BLK 16 ALSO E 6 INCHES OF N 60 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 16 ALSO S 85 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 16 ALSO S 85 FT

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Steam, Heat Pump (Heating)
    Cooling system
    Central Air
    Water source
    Private

    Building Details

    Year built
    1921
    Floors in Building
    5
    Number of units
    1
    Building materials
    Brick
    Roof type
    Rubber

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    Listing Contact
    Roger Ackerman
    Roger Ackerman

    Listing agent Roger Ackerman License #6501295615

    Listing office Keller Williams GR North 3237 Platinum St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Listing date Dec 4, 2025

    MLS# 25060793

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Grand Rapids location with high walkability, near major attractions.
    • Substantial 48,211 SF building with historic architecture and modern upgrades (renovated 2016).
    • Versatile layout suitable for hospitality, entertainment, mixed‑use redevelopment, or large‑scale institutional use.
    • Unique features including a historic ballroom and a full basketball court.
    • Includes off‑street parking and a prominent entrance on Sheldon Avenue, offering high visibility and accessibility.
    • Adaptable for diverse uses beyond hospitality, such as nonprofit services, education, wellness, creative studios, and recreation.

    Overview

    Located in downtown Grand Rapids, the property at 25 Sheldon SE offers an opportunity for developers, hotel operators, and hospitality groups. Originally constructed in 1921 and renovated in 2016, this 48,211 square foot building includes four stories and a walkout lower level. The building's layout features a historic ballroom, offices, conference rooms, and a full basketball court, providing adaptability for hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use redevelopment, or large-scale institutional use. The property is also suitable for nonprofit services, educational programming, wellness organizations, creative studios, and recreation-based users. With off-street parking and an entrance on Sheldon Avenue, the property offers visibility and accessibility. Situated just off the Division and Fulton corridors, it is located near Corewell Health, Trinity Health, Van Andel Arena, the Amway Grand Plaza, and the Acrisure Amphitheatre. The property is located on a 0.65-acre lot.

    Local Financial Insights For Office B

    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 $775.2k $16.08
    − Vacancy −$174.4k −$3.62
    EGI $600.8k $12.46
    − OpEx −$150.2k −$3.12
    NOI $450.6k $9.35
    48,211 SF · lease $16.08/SF/yr · vacancy 22.50% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $6.44M
    $5.63M – $7.51M (±1% cap)
    NOI $450,604 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.58%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Specialty Retail
    $11.19M
    $9.79M – $13.05M (±1% cap)
    NOI $783,188 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.92%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Domestic Violence Community ... Domestic Abuse Treatment Center Ywca Association Or Organization Jerry Paredes Marriage Or Relationship Counselor

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Law Firm Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Auto Repair Shop

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Grand Rapids
    County
    Kent
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.66722
    Latitude
    42.962384

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Versatile 48,211 SF building in downtown Grand Rapids.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 25 Sheldon Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $5,250,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Grand Rapids location with high walkability, near major attractions.; Substantial 48,211 SF building with historic architecture and modern upgrades (renovated 2016).; Versatile layout suitable for hospitality, entertainment, mixed‑use redevelopment, or large‑scale institutional use.
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