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Retail Space With Exposed High Ceilings
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$224,900

412 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708

COMMERCIAL - Bay City, MI

Property Size2,463 SF
Lot Size0.23 Acres
Price / SF$91.31
Days on Market527

Property Features for 412 Washington Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Rooms Basement
Parking features Parking Lot, Off Street
Security features Security Lighting
Exterior features Security Lighting
Lot features Corner Lot, Main Street, Cleared
Subdivision Bay City (09016)
Standard status Active
APN 16002812809100&160002812800400
Size 2,463 SF
Lot size 0.23 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 7875

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1956
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Century 21 Signature Realty · Century 21 Real Estate
Listed By: Ken Kujawa · License #6502333762
Added: Mar 18, 2025 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 26 at 5:06PM
MLS# 50169002

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Retail space offered in Bay City, MI, with updated HVAC systems and exposed 12 ft ceilings. The property includes forced-air heating with central air cooling, a flat roof, and security lighting. A basement is listed as part of the rooms.

Parking is provided via an off-street parking lot located behind the building at 415 Adams. The lot is described as 200 feet deep by 50 feet wide.

The building was constructed in 1956 and is served by public water. The property size is listed at 2,463 SF, and the lot area is listed as 0.23 acres. It is positioned near City Hall and described nearby to Starbucks and Pita Way.

Key Highlights

  • Updated HVAC systems
  • Exposed 12 ft ceilings
  • Central air and forced‑air heating

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$18,206
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.10%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$364,120 $364.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$260,086 $260.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$202,289 $202.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,463 SF 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.
Gross rent
$29.6K $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.5K −$1.44/SF
EGI
$26.0K $10.56/SF
− OpEx
−$7.8K −$3.17/SF
NOI
$18.2K $7.39/SF
Area
Bay County, MI
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$364,120
Cap Rate 7%
$260,086
Cap Rate 9%
$202,289

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$260.1K
$227.6K – $303.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,206 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.10%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$445.9K
$390.1K – $520.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,211 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.88%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Real Estate Agency Auto Repair Shop Pharmacy Auto Parts Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,313
Businesses Nearby
88k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 78% Hotels & Casinos 18% Shops & Services 4%
McDonald's Dining
26,474 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Starbucks Dining
16,323 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Taco Bell Dining
15,676 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Rally's Dining
9,737 visits/mo 0.4 miles
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront Hotels & Casinos
9,610 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 48708, MI

25,860
Population
12,625
Households
2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
29.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
889
Density / Sq Mi
$50,216
Median Household Income
$31,978
Median Earnings
$703
Median Rent
$98,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Retail building with central air, forced-air heat, and exposed high ceilings, plus an off-street parking lot behind it.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 412 Washington Avenue Bay City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $224,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Updated HVAC systems; Exposed 12 ft ceilings; Central air and forced‑air heating
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