Mixed-Use Building with Commercial
For Sale
$2,000,000
414-424 Walbridge Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
COMMERCIAL - Kalamazoo, MI
Property Size9,934 SF
Lot Size0.47 Acres
Price / SF$201.33
Days on Market555
Property Features for 414-424 Walbridge Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning description
201 Commercial
Bathrooms
1
Full bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Basement
Parking
12
Elementary school district
Kalamazoo
Middle school district
Kalamazoo
High school district
Kalamazoo
Directions
US-131 to I-94 W, exit and continue on Portage st south into downtown Kalamazoo, turn left onto Walbridge st
Subdivision
Greater Kalamazoo - K
Standard status
Active
APN
06-15-408-012 & 06-15-403-001
Size
9,934 SF
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Description
See attached document
Tax Annual Amount
5759
Legal Description
See attached document
Utilities
Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Heating system
Forced Air
Amenities
freight elevator
commercial kitchen
turnkey coffee shop
Building Details
Year built
1926
Number of units
1
Building materials
Brick
Roof type
Rubber
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams GR East · Keller Williams Realty
(616) 575-1800
Listed By:
Jason R Carpenter · License #6502430921
(616) 334-2630
Added: Feb 14, 2025
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 23 at 11:06AM
MLS# 25006146
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 9,934-square-foot mixed-use property occupies a 0.47-acre site and dates to 1926. The brick building includes a commercial kitchen, coffee shop space, basement area, bathroom, freight elevator, and grade-level overhead doors. Forced-air heat, a rubber roof, and natural gas availability are also reported. A vacant lot north of the building is included.
The property is situated in Downtown Kalamazoo and lies within an opportunity zone. Its prior use as an auto-parts manufacturing facility adds established industrial context, while the existing food-service improvements provide an additional operating framework. The combination of building area, accessory lot, freight handling, and kitchen infrastructure supports continued mixed-use planning, subject to applicable approvals.
The property is situated in Downtown Kalamazoo and lies within an opportunity zone. Its prior use as an auto-parts manufacturing facility adds established industrial context, while the existing food-service improvements provide an additional operating framework. The combination of building area, accessory lot, freight handling, and kitchen infrastructure supports continued mixed-use planning, subject to applicable approvals.
Key Highlights
- 9,934‑square‑foot building on a 0.47‑acre site
- 1926 brick construction with rubber roof
- Commercial kitchen and coffee shop space
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
$149,855
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
7.49%
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%
$2,997,100
$3.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,140,786
$2.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,665,056
$1.7M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 9,934 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
$219.3K $22.08/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.3K −$0.53/SF
EGI
$214.1K $21.55/SF
− OpEx
−$64.2K −$6.47/SF
NOI
$149.9K $15.09/SF
Area
Kalamazoo County, MI
Vacancy
2.40%
Lease Rate
$22.08 /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%
$2,997,100
Cap Rate 7%
$2,140,786
Cap Rate 9%
$1,665,056
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Industrial
$2.14M
$1.87M – $2.50M
NOI $149,855 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.49%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$1.47M
$1.29M – $1.71M
NOI $102,817 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.14%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$2.60M
$2.27M – $3.03M
NOI $181,967 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.10%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,946
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 49007, MI
10,353
Population
5,102
Households
2
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
3.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,958
Density / Sq Mi
$39,309
Median Household Income
$24,723
Median Earnings
$1,017
Median Rent
$103,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Brick construction, freight access, and food-service improvements support flexible commercial configurations.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 414-424 Walbridge Street Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9,934‑square‑foot building on a 0.47‑acre site; 1926 brick construction with rubber roof; Commercial kitchen and coffee shop space
