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    161 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

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    For Lease
    $20 SF/Yr $7,066/Mo (calc)

    Prime retail space in downtown Traverse City with high visibility.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    4,240 SF
    Added:
    Apr 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    30
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 24 at 7:55 pm

    Property Features for 161 E Front St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,240 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1900

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    Listing Contact
    Daniel J Stiebel
    Daniel J Stiebel

    Listing agent Daniel J Stiebel License #6502352362

    Listing office Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family Of Companies

    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown location at the corner of Front Street and Cass Street, the best corner in Traverse City.
    • High visibility and excellent foot traffic in the thriving shopping district.
    • Large 4,240 sq ft lower level space available for custom buildout.
    • Versatile space suitable for a bar, speakeasy, retail boutique, or cafe.
    • Two entrances: one from Front Street (common lobby) and one from the Boardman River side.
    • Very Bikeable (bikeScore: 85) and Very Walkable (walkScore: 84).

    Overview

    Located in the heart of downtown Traverse City, this lease space offers a highly visible location on the corner of Front Street and Cass Street. Situated in the center of the thriving shopping district, the property benefits from excellent foot traffic and exposure. The available 4,240 square foot lower level is suitable for a custom buildout, with potential uses including a bar, speakeasy, retail boutique, or trendy cafe. Access to the lower level is provided by stairs from Front Street in the common lobby, as well as an entrance on the Boardman River side. The location is very bikeable, with a bike score of 85, and very walkable, with a walk score of 84.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Mobile Media Marketing & Advertising Michigan MIP Lawyer Law Firm

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency 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.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Traverse City
    County
    Grand Traverse
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.6212382
    Latitude
    44.7642298

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Prime retail space in downtown Traverse City with high visibility.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 161 E Front St Traverse City, MI.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $20 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown location at the corner of Front Street and Cass Street, the best corner in Traverse City.; High visibility and excellent foot traffic in the thriving shopping district.; Large 4,240 sq ft lower level space available for custom buildout.
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    Daniel J Stiebel
    Daniel J Stiebel
    Real Estate License ID: 6502352362
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    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
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    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.

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    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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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • 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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