25-Story Department Store Retail
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1208 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Leasing opportunity in a 25-story department store building spanning an entire city block.
Space Size4,748 SF
Days on Market117
Property Features for 1208 Woodward Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,748 SF
Property subtype
RETAIL
Building Details
Year Built
1891
Stories
25
Spaces For Lease
at 1208 Woodward Ave Contact us- Size
- 4,748 SF
- Type
- RETAIL
- Rate
- Contact for pricing
- Availability
- AVAILABLE, Now
- Sublease
- No
1208 Woodward Ave
- The massive flagship store anchored the bustling Woodward Avenue shopping corridor,...
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Listing Agency:
CBRE | Chicago
(312) 861-7834
Listed By:
Jonathan Schley
(212) 222-5566
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Apr 17
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 6:02AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This retail leasing opportunity is located within a historically significant, 25-story department store building. The property was associated with Hudson’s, which broke ground in 1891 and ultimately underwent 12 expansions, with final additions completed in 1946. The expanded store footprint extended over an entire city block.
The building’s historical context includes its peak in the 1950s and 1960s, when Hudson’s reported annual sales of more than $163 in 1954. The listed space size is 4,748 square feet.
Located at 1208 Woodward Ave in Detroit, the offering provides a compact retail footprint within a landmark-scale, multi-story retail structure.
The building’s historical context includes its peak in the 1950s and 1960s, when Hudson’s reported annual sales of more than $163 in 1954. The listed space size is 4,748 square feet.
Located at 1208 Woodward Ave in Detroit, the offering provides a compact retail footprint within a landmark-scale, multi-story retail structure.
Key Highlights
- 25‑story department store building spanning an entire city block
- Groundbreaking in 1891, followed by 12 expansions over the store’s history
- Final additions were completed in 1946, extending the store over the block
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
5,740
Businesses Nearby
77k
Monthly Visits Nearby
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Hotels & Casinos 79%
Shops & Services 21%
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Hotels & Casinos
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Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown
Hotels & Casinos
12,361 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Fort Pontchartrain a Wyndham Hotel
Hotels & Casinos
9,506 visits/mo
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Mobil
Shops & Services
8,172 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Demographics for 48226, MI
6,307
Population
5,160
Households
1.2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,256
Density / Sq Mi
$69,813
Median Household Income
$60,957
Median Earnings
$1,714
Median Rent
$307,700
Median Home Value
Market
Lease Benchmarks for Detroit, MI
$14.67 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$3–$30 /SF/Yr
Price Range
13,749 SF
Avg Space Size
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Detroit, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Leasing opportunity in a 25-story department store building spanning an entire city block.
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: 25‑story department store building spanning an entire city block; Groundbreaking in 1891, followed by 12 expansions over the store’s history; Final additions were completed in 1946, extending the store over the block
