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    425 River Ontonagon, MI 49953

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    $134,000

    Historic - Ontonagon, MI

    Property size:
    9,800 SF
    Lot size:
    0.12 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 3, 2023
    Days on Market:
    892
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 12 at 8:06 am

    Property Features for 425 River

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Commercial
    Interior features
    220 Volt Power, Alley, Internet Available, Electric Available, Gas Available, No Elevator, Occupied, Restroom(s), Showroom, Sidewalks, Telephone
    Exterior features
    Alley
    Accessibility
    Accessible Elevator Installed
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    6641 421 007 00
    Size
    9,800 SF
    Lot size
    0.12 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2023
    Tax Annual Amount
    0

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Electricity Available, Phone Available
    Heating system
    Forced Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1904
    Building materials
    Block, Brick, Concrete
    Roof type
    Rubber
    Architectural style
    Other

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    KAREN LAHTI
    KAREN LAHTI

    Listing agent KAREN LAHTI

    Listing office RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H 320 SHELDEN AVENUE, Houghton, MI

    Listing date Nov 3, 2023

    MLS# 50126964 Listing URL

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    Overview

    Historic Ontonagon Retail Opportunity

    Located in the heart of the business community in Ontonagon, Michigan, this 9,800 square foot commercial building presents a development opportunity. The main street storefront area is currently occupied by a flower shop (33 x 20), a gift shop (12 x 17), and a contractor's business office (17 x 12). The upstairs space is vacant and available for development. Historically, the building served as a livery stable in 1904, later a feed and seed store, and subsequently a bowling alley and bar with a dance hall and roller skating rink upstairs. Situated in the Village of Ontonagon on the shores of Lake Superior and the Ontonagon River, the property is zoned commercial and occupies a 0.12-acre lot.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Nature's Riches Flowers ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Rich Ernest Construction Construction Company

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Ontonagon
    County
    Ontonagon
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -89.316765
    Latitude
    46.872536

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - 9,800 SF commercial building in the heart of Ontonagon, MI.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 425 River Ontonagon, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $134,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in the heart of Ontonagon's business community, poised for downtown revival.; Substantial 9,800 sq ft building offering tremendous development opportunity.; Existing tenants (flower shop, gift shop, contractor's office) provide immediate income and business synergy.
    (906) 370-4045
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    KAREN LAHTI
    KAREN LAHTI
    Real Estate License ID: UPAR
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    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.

    Relative

    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.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    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

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation 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 estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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