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    308 W Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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    $15 SF/Yr $7,700/Mo (calc)

    COMMERCIAL - Kalamazoo, MI

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    6,160 SF
    Lot size:
    0.04 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 12, 2026
    Days on Market:
    83
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 2 at 8:06 am

    Property Features for 308 W Michigan Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Lease
    Property subtype
    Office
    Rooms
    Basement
    Fireplace
    1
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    06-15-353-002
    Size
    6,160 SF
    Lot size
    0.04 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025
    Tax Description
    70 ORIGINAL PLAT W 22FT OF E 44FT OF S 70FT OF LOT 28. PA 255 8780048

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Cable Available
    Heating system
    Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1850
    Number of units
    2
    Building materials
    Brick
    Roof type
    Rubber

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    Listing Contact
    Rob Peterson

    Listing agent Rob Peterson

    Listing office Dover Birch & Associates 311 Page Street, Vicksburg, MI

    Listing date Mar 12, 2026

    MLS# 26009458

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown location, just one block from the future Kalamazoo Event Center.
    • Significant historical value and potential for honoring the building's past.
    • Delivered in white box condition, ready for customization.
    • Classic storefront and high ceilings.
    • Flexible space, with 1,500‑3,000 square feet of capacity.
    • Brick construction and rubber roof.

    Overview

    This landmark downtown Kalamazoo commercial property is located one block from the upcoming Kalamazoo Event Center. The property features a classic storefront and high ceilings. It offers a capacity of 1,500 to 3,000 square feet and will be delivered in white box condition. The property was previously used as a bookstore and newsstand. The new owners are interested in honoring the building's history, whether it returns to its prior use or another endeavor that somehow connects with its past. The total property size is 6,160 square feet, situated on a lot of 0.04 acres. Plans for the upper level are to convert to apartments, but the owner is open to ideas.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Michigan News Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Building Supply Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

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    City
    Kalamazoo
    County
    Kalamazoo
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.586321
    Latitude
    42.291841

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Landmark property near upcoming event center, ideal for various businesses.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 308 W Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $15 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown location, just one block from the future Kalamazoo Event Center.; Significant historical value and potential for honoring the building's past.; Delivered in white box condition, ready for customization.
    (269) 276-0402
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    Listing Contact
    Rob Peterson
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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
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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.

    Disclaimer

    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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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    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
    AI Estimate

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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
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