Flex Space with Office and
New
For Sale
$595,000
723 Lake Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684
COMMERCIAL - Traverse City, MI
Property Size4,800 SF
Lot Size0.50 Acres
Price / SF$123.96
Days on Market5
Property Features for 723 Lake Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Parking features
Parking Lot
Exterior features
Block
Lot features
Freestanding
Directions
Cass Street to 11th Street, go East on 11th Street one block, the subject property is on the East side of the Road.
Subdivision
Grand Traverse
Standard status
Active
Size
4,800 SF
Lot size
0.50 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
LOT 9 AND THE S 59,9 FT OF THE W 178.91 FT OF LOT 8, HANNAH LAY & CO'S 2ND ADD. LSO THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 10, T27N, R11W, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEG AT THE SE COR OF LOT 9, BLK 19, TH S 89?57'00" E, 10 FT ALONG THE S LINE OF LOT 9 EXTENDED; TH N 00?03'00" W, 5
Legal Description
LOT 9 AND THE S 59,9 FT OF THE W 178.91 FT OF LOT 8, HANNAH LAY & CO'S 2ND ADD. LSO THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 10, T27N, R11W, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEG AT THE SE COR OF LOT 9, BLK 19, TH S 89?57'00" E, 10 FT ALONG THE S LINE OF LOT 9 EXTENDED; TH N 00?03'00" W, 5
Building Details
Building materials
Block
Roof type
Asphalt
Listing Agency:
Charlevoix Properties
(231) 536-3300
Listed By:
Gary Strange
(231) 536-3300
Added: Aug 13
Changed: Aug 15
Last Checked: Aug 17 at 11:06AM
MLS# 1949262
Copyright © 2026 Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This offering comprises three contiguous commercial properties with a combination of professional office and warehouse improvements. The buildings have supported commercial operations over several decades and include a 4,800 sq. ft. storage building, block construction, asphalt roofing, and an on-site parking lot. R-3 zoning is identified for the property, providing an important consideration for future planning and use review.
The site is located on Lake Avenue in Traverse City, with the adjoining eastern property held by MDOT and the City of Traverse City. A walking trail borders the southern boundary and connects toward Boardman Lake, while downtown Traverse City is within walking distance. The property’s office, warehouse, and storage components provide a flexible configuration for an owner-user or an investor evaluating separate occupancy options.
The site is located on Lake Avenue in Traverse City, with the adjoining eastern property held by MDOT and the City of Traverse City. A walking trail borders the southern boundary and connects toward Boardman Lake, while downtown Traverse City is within walking distance. The property’s office, warehouse, and storage components provide a flexible configuration for an owner-user or an investor evaluating separate occupancy options.
Key Highlights
- Three contiguous commercial properties with office, warehouse, and storage improvements
- 4,800 sq. ft. storage building
- R‑3 zoning identified for the property
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
$51,408
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
8.64%
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%
$1,028,160
$1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$734,400
$734.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$571,200
$571.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,800 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
$80.6K $16.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$12.1K −$2.52/SF
EGI
$68.5K $14.28/SF
− OpEx
−$17.1K −$3.57/SF
NOI
$51.4K $10.71/SF
Area
Grand Traverse County, MI
Vacancy
15.00%
Lease Rate
$16.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$1,028,160
Cap Rate 7%
$734,400
Cap Rate 9%
$571,200
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$734.4K
$642.6K – $856.8K
NOI $51,408 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.64%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$706.3K
$618.0K – $824.1K
NOI $49,443 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.31%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.04M
$912.4K – $1.22M
NOI $72,991 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.27%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,062
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 49684, MI
22,025
Population
10,959
Households
2
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
46%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
52.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
417
Density / Sq Mi
$75,678
Median Household Income
$39,553
Median Earnings
$1,216
Median Rent
$375,700
Median Home Value
Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Block construction supports professional office and warehouse functions, with a dedicated parking lot and adaptable commercial layout.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 723 Lake Avenue Traverse City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $595,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three contiguous commercial properties with office, warehouse, and storage improvements; 4,800 sq. ft. storage building; R‑3 zoning identified for the property
