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Historic Fire Barn in Grand Haven

18 N 5th St Grand Haven, MI 49417

18 N 5th St, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
$1,495,000
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$1,495,000

Renovated fire barn with redevelopment potential in downtown Grand Haven.

Property Size11,584 SF
Price / SF$129.06
AddedApr 24
Days on Market83
Last RefreshApr 24 at 8:33 pm

Property Features for 18 N 5th St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
11,584 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1937

Listing office Capstone Real Estate LLC

Listing date Apr 24, 2026

Source Elliman

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in downtown Grand Haven, this historic fire barn, originally constructed in 1937, was renovated in 2024 while preserving its original architecture. The 11,584 square foot building overlooks Central Park and is situated blocks from the waterfront. A glass vestibule entry leads into a 3,500 square foot, fully refurbished bi-level space that includes 8 offices, a conference room, a large open concept gathering area featuring 18-foot ceilings and exposed ductwork, a full kitchen with original brickwork and hose tower, and 3 restrooms. An unfinished 2,200 square foot second level and a 5,500 square foot garage structure offer additional redevelopment opportunities. The property is suitable for various uses, including an upscale office, future residential development, or a combination of uses. Its corner lot location provides easy access and visibility. The building has a walk score of 76, indicating it is very walkable, and a bike score of 63, indicating it is bikeable.

Key Highlights

  • Premier downtown corner lot location with easy access and excellent visibility.
  • Historic 1937 fire barn building with artfully maintained original architecture, renovated in 2024.
  • 11,584 SF building overlooking Central Park, blocks from the waterfront.

Local Financial Insights For Office B

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 $197.4k $17.04
− Vacancy −$27.2k −$2.35
EGI $170.2k $14.69
− OpEx −$42.5k −$3.67
NOI $127.6k $11.02
11,584 SF · lease $17.04/SF/yr · vacancy 13.80% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.82M
$1.60M – $2.13M (±1% cap)
NOI $127,614 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.54%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$144.05M
$126.04M – $168.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $10,083,513 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 674.48%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

David L TenCate ... Law Firm Blue Bridge Insurance ... Insurance Agency Capstone Real Estate Real Estate Agency The Fire Barn Gallery Art Gallery

Suggested Use

Furniture & Home Goods Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Dental Office Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Parking Lot & Garage Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Catering Service

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Office building - Renovated fire barn with redevelopment potential in downtown Grand Haven.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 18 N 5th St Grand Haven, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,495,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Premier downtown corner lot location with easy access and excellent visibility.; Historic 1937 fire barn building with artfully maintained original architecture, renovated in 2024.; 11,584 SF building overlooking Central Park, blocks from the waterfront.
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