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1055 Trumbull St, Detroit, MI 48216

Free-standing retail building with an open floor plate, zoned M3, and 72 feet of frontage on Trumbull St.

Property Size1,886 SF
Price / SF$167.02
Days on Market321

Property Features for 1055 Trumbull St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,886 SF
Property subtype RETAIL
Zoning M3

Additional Details

Opportunity Zone Yes
Frontage 72 ft

Building Details

Year Built 1960
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: NAI Farbman - Corporate
Listed By: Dan McCleary · License #6501410787
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Sep 17, 2025 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Aug 3 at 12:30PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This free-standing building offers a flexible open floor plate for a wide range of retail-oriented layouts. The property contains 1,886 SF and was built in 1960, providing a straightforward interior platform for customization. It is zoned M3.

The building has 72 feet of frontage on Trumbull St. The property is also described as being in an Opportunity Zone.

With its open floor plate and street frontage, the space is positioned to support multiple retail use scenarios and tenant build-outs consistent with the M3 zoning.

Key Highlights

  • 1,886 SF free‑standing building built in 1960
  • Open floor plate for flexible retail layouts
  • Zoned M3

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 $35.1k $18.60
− Vacancy −$1.9k −$1.00
EGI $33.2k $17.60
− OpEx −$10.0k −$5.28
NOI $23.2k $12.32
1,886 SF · lease $18.60/SF/yr · vacancy 5.40% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$331.9K
$290.4K – $387.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,230 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.37%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$416.1K
$364.1K – $485.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,124 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.25%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Panetory - Graphic Design ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Panetory Store - Graphic ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Michigan Citizen Newspaper Publishing House

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Electrical Service HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Auto Parts Store Nail 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,192
Businesses Nearby
44k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 37% Hotels & Casinos 30% Shops & Services 21% Home Improvements & Furnishings 11%
Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown Hotels & Casinos
13,247 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Burger King Dining
11,274 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Marathon Shops & Services
7,847 visits/mo 0.4 miles
SUBWAY Dining
5,168 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Brooks Lumber Home Improvements & Furnishings
3,030 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 48216, MI

5,031
Population
3,398
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
2.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,187
Density / Sq Mi
$42,278
Median Household Income
$42,189
Median Earnings
$860
Median Rent
$225,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Detroit, MI

7.5% 2019
9.2% 2020
8.5% 2021
7.3% 2022
7.9% 2023
7% 2024
7% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Free-standing retail building with an open floor plate, zoned M3, and 72 feet of frontage on Trumbull St.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1055 Trumbull St Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $315,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,886 SF free‑standing building built in 1960; Open floor plate for flexible retail layouts; Zoned M3
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