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    5928 E Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

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    $109,900

    COMMERCIAL - Kalamazoo, MI

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    1,076 SF
    Lot size:
    0.20 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $102/SF
    Added:
    Sep 10, 2024
    Days on Market:
    667
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 8 at 5:06 pm

    Property Features for 5928 E Michigan Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Retail
    Bathrooms
    1
    Rooms
    Bathroom 1
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    390719230190
    Size
    1,076 SF
    Lot size
    0.20 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Description
    SEC 19-2-10 BEG IN E LI RIVER ST AT A PT 334.06 FT N OF N LI REV PARK PLAT TH NELY TO A PT 235 FT W OF E LI SEC 19 & AB
    Tax Annual Amount
    1980

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Electricity Available
    Heating system
    Forced Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1930
    Floors in Building
    1
    Number of units
    1

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    Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    Listing agent Pat O'Brien License #6502102326

    Listing office O'Brien Real Estate 527 S Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI

    Listing date Sep 10, 2024

    MLS# 24047844

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    HighLights

    • High‑traffic commercial corner location on M96 (E Michigan/River St) with 16,000 cars per day.
    • Zoned B‑3, allowing for a wide range of retail uses, including vape stores and open‑air displays.
    • Located in new Live/Work zone, allowing for residential occupancy along with retail space.
    • City sewer and city water connections.
    • Plenty of off‑street parking available.
    • Bathroom with shower already in place.

    Overview

    This commercial corner property is located in Kalamazoo, MI, within a new Live/Work zone. Situated on the busy M96 highway (E Michigan/ River St), the location benefits from high traffic, with approximately 16,000 cars passing daily. The property is zoned B-3, offering possibilities for various uses, including a vape store or open-air displays. Formerly a water softener sales and service location, the 1,076 square foot building is suitable for a retail shop, restaurant, or store. The building includes a bathroom with a shower. It also features off-street parking, city sewer, and city water. The 0.2-acre lot has potential for a small one-bedroom apartment. The property is located in Comstock and may be suitable for Comstock DDA residential occupancy along with retail space, or can be used as just retail space.

    Local Financial Insights For Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    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.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $12.9k $12.00
    − Vacancy −$2.3k −$2.15
    EGI $10.6k $9.85
    − OpEx −$3.2k −$2.96
    NOI $7.4k $6.90
    1,076 SF · lease $12.00/SF/yr · vacancy 17.90% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $106.0K
    $92.8K – $123.7K (±1% cap)
    NOI $7,421 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.75%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Warehouse
    $281.6K
    $246.4K – $328.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $19,710 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.93%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Individual retail properties

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Hair Salon Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Nail Salon Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Skin Care Clinic Grocery & Convenience Store Storage Facility

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Kalamazoo
    County
    Kalamazoo
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.513071
    Latitude
    42.288276

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail property - Commercial corner in Live/Work zone on busy M96 highway.
    Where is this retail property located?
    The property is located at 5928 E Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $109,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑traffic commercial corner location on M96 (E Michigan/River St) with 16,000 cars per day.; Zoned B‑3, allowing for a wide range of retail uses, including vape stores and open‑air displays.; Located in new Live/Work zone, allowing for residential occupancy along with retail space.
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