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Gratiot Avenue Mixed-Use Building

1494 Gratiot Ave Detroit, MI 48207

1494 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI, 48207
$600,000
For Sale
$600,000

Two-story, fully occupied mixed-use building near Eastern Market.

Property Size2,930 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$204.78
Days on Market132

Property Features for 1494 Gratiot Ave

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,930 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1918
Listing agency O'Connor Realty Detroit, LLC
Listed by Vincent Mazzola · License #6501387170
Source Elliman
Added: Mar 12 Updated: Jul 10 at 3:49PM Checked: Jul 21 at 4:57AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located on a highly visible corner of Gratiot's commercial corridor, this two-story, 2,930-square-foot mixed-use building is an investment property. The property is fully occupied and anchored by La Ventana Cafe. The building has had significant investment into its MEP systems and facade. This property is a cashflowing asset within walking distance of Eastern Market and Downtown Detroit.

Key Highlights

  • Prime corner location on Gratiot's commercial corridor.
  • Fully occupied, cash‑flowing investment property.
  • Anchored by established neighborhood cafe (La Ventana Cafe).

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

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 $63.3k $21.60
− Vacancy −$7.6k −$2.59
EGI $55.7k $19.01
− OpEx −$20.9k −$7.13
NOI $34.8k $11.88
2,930 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 12.00% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$497.3K
$435.1K – $580.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,808 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.80%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$646.4K
$565.6K – $754.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,246 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.54%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Mixed-use properties

Suggested Use

Daycare Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Store Pet Store & Service

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two-story, fully occupied mixed-use building near Eastern Market.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1494 Gratiot 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: Prime corner location on Gratiot's commercial corridor.; Fully occupied, cash‑flowing investment property.; Anchored by established neighborhood cafe (La Ventana Cafe).
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