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Downtown Office Building
For Sale
$159,000

986 Pine Street, Muskegon, MI 49442

COMMERCIAL - Muskegon, MI

Property Size1,007 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$157.89
Days on Market190

Property Features for 986 Pine Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning description B-2
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1
Parking 1
Interior features Broadband
Elementary school district Muskegon
Middle school district Muskegon
High school district Muskegon
Directions Take US 31 to Apple Ave, Apple Ave To Pine North
Standard status Active
APN 24-205-216-0006-00
Size 1,007 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 BLOCK 216 LOTS 6
Tax Annual Amount 188
Legal Description CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 BLOCK 216 LOTS 6

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Heating system Forced Air

Building Details

Year built 1910
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 1
Building materials Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Roof type Rubber
Listing Agency: Medendorp Real Estate Group
Listed By: David Medendorp · License #6505367065
Added: Feb 14 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 6:06PM
MLS# 26005459

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale commercial office building offers a flexible setup suited for professional office use and other professional service-oriented operations. The property is sized at 1,007 square feet and sits on a 0.05-acre lot.

Located at 986 Pine Street in Muskegon, it is directly across from the Muskegon County building and courthouse, providing convenient downtown proximity. The listing notes easy access to restaurants, shops, government offices, and main traffic corridors.

For buyers seeking a centrally located office presence within an established downtown setting, this property’s courthouse-adjacent position supports a high-visibility, office-friendly address.

Key Highlights

  • Prime downtown Muskegon location directly across from the County building and courthouse.
  • High visibility and convenient access to restaurants, shops, government offices, and main traffic corridors.
  • Versatile commercial building suitable for various professional uses (office, legal, medical, nonprofit, service‑based).

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
$11,125
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
7.00%
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%
$222,500 $222.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$158,929 $158.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$123,611 $123.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,007 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
$21.5K $21.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.0K −$2.95/SF
EGI
$18.5K $18.41/SF
− OpEx
−$7.4K −$7.36/SF
NOI
$11.1K $11.05/SF
Area
Muskegon County, MI
Vacancy
13.80%
Lease Rate
$21.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
40.00%
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%
$222,500
Cap Rate 7%
$158,929
Cap Rate 9%
$123,611

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Healthcare Medical
$158.9K
$139.1K – $185.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,125 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.00%
Second Best
Office B
$158.5K
$138.7K – $184.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,093 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.98%
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$9.46M
$8.27M – $11.03M (±1% cap)
NOI $661,974 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 416.34%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Office Units

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Hair Salon Real Estate Agency Nail Salon Furniture & Home Goods Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,191
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49442, MI

45,342
Population
17,759
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
11%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
41.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,106
Density / Sq Mi
$50,069
Median Household Income
$33,257
Median Earnings
$889
Median Rent
$116,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office units - Small downtown office building offered for sale, positioned directly across from the county courthouse.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 986 Pine Street Muskegon, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $159,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime downtown Muskegon location directly across from the County building and courthouse.; High visibility and convenient access to restaurants, shops, government offices, and main traffic corridors.; Versatile commercial building suitable for various professional uses (office, legal, medical, nonprofit, service‑based).
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