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Land for Development Opportunity
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$600,000

19700 WOODWARD Ave, Detroit, MI 48203

Land suitable for development, ideal for fast food location.

Property Size5,000 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Days on Market267

Property Features for 19700 WOODWARD Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,000 SF
Lot size 0.13 Acres
Property subtype Commercial

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,226

Building Details

Building Size 5,000 SF
Year Built 1958
Listing Agency:
Listed By: Dominic Prezzato
Source: Elliman
Added: Nov 27, 2025 Changed: Aug 13 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 11:39AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Dominic Prezzato

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This sale encompasses two parcels of land. Currently operating as a used car lot and repair facility, the property's value lies primarily in its land, presenting a development opportunity. The location is near the State Fair Development. The property is suitable for various uses, including auto shops, automotive properties, retail, and parking. The site is considered ideal for a fast food location.

Key Highlights

  • Land value for development.
  • Location close to State Fair Development.
  • Ideal location for fast food.

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
$24,319
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
4.05%
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%
$486,380 $486.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$347,414 $347.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$270,211 $270.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,000 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
$36.6K $7.32/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.9K −$0.37/SF
EGI
$34.7K $6.95/SF
− OpEx
−$10.4K −$2.08/SF
NOI
$24.3K $4.86/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
5.08%
Lease Rate
$7.32 /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%
$486,380
Cap Rate 7%
$347,414
Cap Rate 9%
$270,211

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$879.8K
$769.8K – $1.03M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,585 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.26%
Second Best
Industrial
$347.4K
$304.0K – $405.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,319 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.05%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.10M
$965.1K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,211 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.87%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

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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

279
Businesses Nearby
188k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 55% Shops & Services 28% Apparel 18%
Meijer Groceries
102,458 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Five Below Shops & Services
30,822 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Marshalls Apparel
30,146 visits/mo 0.5 miles
BP Shops & Services
8,974 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Sunoco Shops & Services
6,909 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 48203, MI

22,168
Population
13,591
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
8.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,703
Density / Sq Mi
$35,108
Median Household Income
$28,364
Median Earnings
$799
Median Rent
$76,100
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?
Auto shop - Land suitable for development, ideal for fast food location.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 19700 WOODWARD Ave Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Land value for development.; Location close to State Fair Development.; Ideal location for fast food.
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