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    1208 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

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    Retail space available in a historic Detroit location.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    4,748 SF
    Added:
    Nov 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    181
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:21 pm

    Property Features for 1208 Woodward Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,748 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Listing Contact
    Todd Siegel

    Listing agent Todd Siegel License #02003722

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    Listing date Nov 22, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Located at the historic Hudson's Site, a landmark location in Detroit.
    • Part of a new, bustling shopping district and destination hotspot.
    • Hudson's was formerly the tallest department store in the world.
    • Hudson's was a premier retailer and one of the most important department stores in the country.
    • The original Hudson's flagship store anchored the Woodward Avenue shopping corridor.
    • Hudson's had significant sales volume, reaching over $1 billion in today's dollars.

    Overview

    The retail space is located at The Hudson's Site, historically known as the 'Big Store' and 'J.L. Hudson's,' once a premier retailer in Detroit and a significant department store nationally. This massive flagship store, standing 25 stories tall, was the world's tallest department store and anchored the vibrant Woodward Avenue shopping corridor. Originating in 1891, Hudson's underwent 12 expansions, culminating in 1946 to span an entire city block. The store peaked in the 1950s and 1960s, with annual sales exceeding $163 million in 1954, equivalent to over $1 billion today. After a decline starting in the mid-1970s, Hudson's closed in 1983. Now, 40 years later, Hudson's Site is poised to revitalize as a bustling shopping district and destination hotspot in Detroit. The available retail space offers 4748 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    J. L. Hudson ... Tour Operator

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Daycare Center Skin Care Clinic Grocery & Convenience Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Detroit
    County
    Wayne
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -83.0479
    Latitude
    42.3337

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space available in a historic Detroit location.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 1208 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Located at the historic Hudson's Site, a landmark location in Detroit.; Part of a new, bustling shopping district and destination hotspot.; Hudson's was formerly the tallest department store in the world.
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
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