Live-Work and Restaurant
For Sale
$5,900,000
1250 LIBRARY ST, Detroit, MI 48226
Eight traditional live/work lofts plus an office, art studio, and Cuban restaurant are 100% occupied.
Property Size32,100 SF
Price / SF$183.80
Days on Market336
Property Features for 1250 LIBRARY ST
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
32,100 SF
Property subtype
Industrial
Occupancy
100%
Units
Multifamily Units
8
Office Units
1
Amenities
3
Rubber
53.47100
Building Details
Year Built
19
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
(313) 505-3713
Listed By:
Tower Real Estate
(313) 505-3713
Source:
Xome
Added: Sep 10, 2025
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 4:43AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
1250 Library is a 100% occupied mixed-use building featuring eight traditional-style live/work lofts, one office, one art studio, and Vicentes Cuban Cuisine. The property has been owned, renovated, and cared for since 1992, with finishes including exposed ductwork and brick, original maple floors, and bi-level unit layouts. Each unit is outfitted with in-unit appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, gas ranges, and in-unit washer/dryer.
The building is walkable, with a Walk Score of 98, placing it within walking distance of sport stadiums, concert venues, restaurants, Campus Martius, the Opera House, and the River Walk.
Financial information is available upon NDA/Non-Circ/POF, and the property reports a waiting list from interested renters.
The building is walkable, with a Walk Score of 98, placing it within walking distance of sport stadiums, concert venues, restaurants, Campus Martius, the Opera House, and the River Walk.
Financial information is available upon NDA/Non-Circ/POF, and the property reports a waiting list from interested renters.
Key Highlights
- 100% occupied live/work property with 8 traditional style lofts plus 1 office and 1 art studio
- On‑site Vicentes Cuban Cuisine restaurant included as part of the 10 total occupied spaces
- Bi‑level unit layouts with exposed duct work and brick, plus original maple floors and high ceilings
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$423,614
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.18%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$8,472,280
$8.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$6,051,629
$6.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$4,706,822
$4.7M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 32,100 SF
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.
Gross rent
$597.1K $18.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$32.2K −$1.00/SF
EGI
$564.8K $17.60/SF
− OpEx
−$141.2K −$4.40/SF
NOI
$423.6K $13.20/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
5.40%
Lease Rate
$18.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$8,472,280
Cap Rate 7%
$6,051,629
Cap Rate 9%
$4,706,822
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$6.05M
$5.30M – $7.06M
NOI $423,614 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.18%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$5.45M
$4.77M – $6.36M
NOI $381,348 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.46%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$7.08M
$6.20M – $8.26M
NOI $495,697 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.40%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
1
Office units
8
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
5,812
Businesses Nearby
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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
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Detroit, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Eight traditional live/work lofts plus an office, art studio, and Cuban restaurant are 100% occupied.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 1250 LIBRARY ST Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 100% occupied live/work property with 8 traditional style lofts plus 1 office and 1 art studio; On‑site Vicentes Cuban Cuisine restaurant included as part of the 10 total occupied spaces; Bi‑level unit layouts with exposed duct work and brick, plus original maple floors and high ceilings
