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Brick Quadplex with Off-Street Parking
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$1,000,000

681 W Canfield Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Multifamily, 2 Story, Detroit, MI

Property Size7,000 SF
Lot Size0.10 Acres
Price / SF$142.86
Days on Market34

Property Features for 681 W Canfield Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning Multi-Family
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 5
Full bathrooms 5
Rooms Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 8, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 5
Parking 10
Subdivision Cass Farm Sub Of Blks 97 & 98
Elementary school district Detroit
Middle school district Detroit
High school district Detroit
Directions Enter off of Willis alley between 2nd and 3rd street. Residents enter through 3rd Street gate
Standard status Active
APN W04I000900S
Size 7,000 SF
Lot size 0.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description S CANFIELD S 71.38 FT 9 REAR PARCEL AND HALF VAC ALLEY ADJ BLK 98 CASS FARM SUB L1 P259 PLATS, W C R 4/40 60 X 71.38
Tax Annual Amount 3960
Legal Description S CANFIELD S 71.38 FT 9 REAR PARCEL AND HALF VAC ALLEY ADJ BLK 98 CASS FARM SUB L1 P259 PLATS, W C R 4/40 60 X 71.38

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Water source Public

Amenities

private in-unit laundry
common laundry

Building Details

Year built 1910
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 4
Building materials Brick
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: S&P Realty
Listed By: Shane Parker · License #6501397534
Added: Aug 12 Changed: Sep 13 Last Checked: Sep 14 at 5:06PM
MLS# 20261063150

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-story brick quadplex contains approximately 7,000 square feet and four two-bedroom apartments. Built in 1910, the property includes private laundry in three units and a shared laundry area serving the fourth. Three of the four apartments are occupied. Improvements include a newer roof and gutters, tuckpointing, vinyl replacement windows, updated plumbing, separate gas and electric meters, and modern mechanical systems. Forced-air heating and public water service are in place.

The sale includes 4230 3rd Street, a dedicated parking parcel supported by recorded easements and maintenance agreements. The property is on West Canfield Street in Midtown Detroit, near Mad Nice, Selden Standard, SheWolf, Awake Cafe, Oak & Reel, Whole Foods Market, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health, the QLINE, I-75, I-94, and Downtown Detroit are also identified in the surrounding area. The property is zoned Multi-Family.

Key Highlights

  • Four‑unit multifamily property with four two‑bedroom apartments
  • Approximately 7,000 square feet on a 0.1‑acre lot
  • Built in 1910; brick construction with newer roof, gutters, windows, and updated plumbing

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
$79,999
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
8.00%
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%
$1,599,980 $1.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,142,843 $1.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$888,878 $888.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,000 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
$121.8K $17.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.5K −$1.07/SF
EGI
$114.3K $16.33/SF
− OpEx
−$34.3K −$4.90/SF
NOI
$80.0K $11.43/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
6.17%
Lease Rate
$17.40 /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%
$1,599,980
Cap Rate 7%
$1,142,843
Cap Rate 9%
$888,878

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.14M
$1,000.0K – $1.33M (±1% cap)
NOI $79,999 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.00%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.05M
$917.9K – $1.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $73,435 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.34%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.54M
$1.35M – $1.80M (±1% cap)
NOI $108,096 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.81%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nail Salon Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Barber Shop Accounting Firm Hair Salon

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

4
Residential units
75%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,214
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48201, MI

14,500
Population
9,900
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
1.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,632
Density / Sq Mi
$24,392
Median Household Income
$36,835
Median Earnings
$841
Median Rent
$401,500
Median Home Value
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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?
Quadplex - Four-unit Midtown Detroit property with updated mechanical systems, separate utility meters, and a dedicated parking parcel.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 681 W Canfield Street Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four‑unit multifamily property with four two‑bedroom apartments; Approximately 7,000 square feet on a 0.1‑acre lot; Built in 1910; brick construction with newer roof, gutters, windows, and updated plumbing
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