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    508 E Houghton Ave West Branch, MI 48661

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    Versatile commercial property in West Branch, endless possibilities.

    Property size:
    1,922 SF
    Lot size:
    0.48 Acres

    Property Features for 508 E Houghton Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,922 SF
    Lot size
    0.48 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1960

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    Listing Contact
    Karen Wiltse
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    Overview

    West Branch Prime Location Property

    Located in the heart of West Branch, this property offers a prime location suitable for various business ventures. The 1,922 square-foot building has undergone extensive renovations, including updates to the ceiling, concrete floor, walls, electrical system, plumbing, doors, and parking lot. A new digital sign has also been installed. The renovated interior provides a blank slate for customization, accommodating uses such as a drive-thru party store, drive-thru restaurant (with the option to enclose the bay for a dining room), offices, used car sales, or a car wash. The property presents opportunities for both new and expanding businesses.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Similar Places Nearby

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    City
    West Branch
    County
    Ogemaw
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -84.226214
    Latitude
    44.2762

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Versatile commercial property in West Branch, endless possibilities.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 508 E Houghton Ave West Branch, MI.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Prime location in the heart of West Branch.; - Versatile property suitable for various businesses including drive-thru, restaurant, retail, offices, car sales, and car wash.; - Extensively renovated (90%) including ceiling, floor, walls, electrical, plumbing, doors, and parking lot.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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