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Two-Unit Duplex with Garage
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$485,000

493-495 Saint Clair Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

MULTI_FAMILY - Grosse Pointe, MI

Property Size2,040 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$237.75
Days on Market3

Property Features for 493-495 Saint Clair Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bedroom 2, Basement, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Parking features Garage
Security features Security System
Patio and Porch features Patio
Interior features Cable/Internet Avail., Hardwood Floors, Security System
Exterior features Fenced Yard, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio
Fencing Fenced
Fireplace 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Subdivision Amndp of Saint Clair Park Sub
Lot features Sidewalks
Elementary school district Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Middle school district Grosse Pointe Public Schools
High school district Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Standard status Active
APN 37-002-04-0016-002
Size 2,040 SF
Lot size 0.18 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 9571

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Attic Fan, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1946
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Listing Agency: Sine & Monaghan LLC
Listed By: Charles Gates
Added: Aug 7 Last Checked: Aug 9 at 5:06PM
MLS# 50217739

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1946 duplex contains 2,040 square feet with two residences, each configured with two bedrooms, one full bathroom, a dining room, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, and a fireplace in the living room. The property also includes a shared basement area, central air, forced-air heat, and a two-car garage. A fenced yard, patio, lawn sprinkler system, security system, and public water service add to the overall property configuration.

The property is located at 493-495 Saint Clair Avenue in Grosse Pointe, within walking distance of schools, shops, and restaurants. Both units are currently associated with owner occupancy, providing a duplex format with separate living areas and shared supporting spaces.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with 2,040 square feet of property size
  • Each unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom
  • Two‑car garage, shared basement area, fenced yard, and patio

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
$20,028
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
4.13%
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%
$400,560 $400.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$286,114 $286.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$222,533 $222.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,040 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
$30.6K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.0K −$0.98/SF
EGI
$28.6K $14.03/SF
− OpEx
−$8.6K −$4.21/SF
NOI
$20.0K $9.82/SF
Area
Wayne County, MI
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /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%
$400,560
Cap Rate 7%
$286,114
Cap Rate 9%
$222,533

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$286.1K
$250.4K – $333.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,028 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.13%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$262.7K
$229.9K – $306.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,390 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.79%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$377.7K
$330.5K – $440.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,438 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.45%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store HVAC Service Carpet & Flooring Store Locksmith Veterinary Clinic

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

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

756
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48230, MI

17,559
Population
7,369
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
73%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
3.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,321
Density / Sq Mi
$131,155
Median Household Income
$65,716
Median Earnings
$1,451
Median Rent
$448,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Both residences offer two bedrooms, a full bathroom, dining space, and hardwood flooring.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 493-495 Saint Clair Avenue Grosse Pointe, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $485,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 2,040 square feet of property size; Each unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom; Two‑car garage, shared basement area, fenced yard, and patio
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