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Historic Mixed-Use Building

1 Lafayette Street, Pontiac, MI 48342

For Sale
$8,900,000

Two Saginaw-facing retail spaces and a renovated basement lounge provide distinct commercial components.

Property Size80,000 SF
Price / SF$111.25
Days on Market10

Property Features for 1 Lafayette Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 80,000 SF

Additional Details

Liquor License Yes

Building Details

Buildings 1
Construction masonry
Listing Agency: Tower Real Estate
Listed By: Lisa Debs
Source: Corneliusteam
Added: Oct 30 Changed: Nov 7 Last Checked: Nov 7 at 7:46PM

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Investment Insights

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In Pontiac’s historic downtown, this masonry building spans just under 80,000 SF of usable area, including a renovated basement lounge. The property was first built as a Masonic building and retains its historic character. Two vacant retail spaces face Saginaw Street, and the property also includes a liquor license. The catering business may be acquired with the property or left out of the transaction.

Key Highlights

  • Just under 80,000 SF of usable space, including the renovated basement
  • Two vacant retail spaces facing Saginaw Street
  • Masonry construction; originally built as a Masonic building

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$810,000
Cap Rate
9.10%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$16,200,000 $16.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$11,571,429 $11.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$9,000,000 $9.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 80,000 SF
Gross rent
$1.44M $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$144.0K −$1.80/SF
EGI
$1.30M $16.20/SF
− OpEx
−$486.0K −$6.07/SF
NOI
$810.0K $10.13/SF
Area
Oakland County, MI
Vacancy
10.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$16,200,000
Cap Rate 7%
$11,571,429
Cap Rate 9%
$9,000,000

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$17.26M
$15.10M – $20.13M (±1% cap)
NOI $1,207,872 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.57%
Second Best
Retail
$12.30M
$10.76M – $14.35M (±1% cap)
NOI $860,832 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.67%
Theoretical Best
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same as Best Use
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Current Use

Lafayette Grande Banquet ... Wedding Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Restaurant Big Box & Wholesale Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Furniture & Home Goods

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

Yes
Liquor license

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,268
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48342, MI

18,685
Population
7,559
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
10%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,593
Density / Sq Mi
$33,750
Median Household Income
$29,970
Median Earnings
$851
Median Rent
$90,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Properties on Market for Mixed-use properties in Oakland County

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two Saginaw-facing retail spaces and a renovated basement lounge provide distinct commercial components.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1 Lafayette Street Pontiac, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $8,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Just under 80,000 SF of usable space, including the renovated basement; Two vacant retail spaces facing Saginaw Street; Masonry construction; originally built as a Masonic building
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