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Grand Rapids Duplex Investment Opportunity

816 6th St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

816 6th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
$275,000
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$275,000

Two-unit duplex near downtown Grand Rapids with strong rental income.

Property Size1,460 SF
Price / SF$188.36
AddedMay 21
Days on Market57
Last RefreshJul 15 at 11:46 am

Property Features for 816 6th St NW

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,460 SF
Property subtype
Investment

Building Details

Year Built
1900

Listing office

Listing date May 21, 2026

Source Elliman

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex presents an investment opportunity on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, generating $3,120 per month in gross rental income. The property includes two units, each featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, totaling approximately 1,460 square feet. It offers stable cash flow with demonstrated rental performance throughout 2024 and 2025. The lower unit has a traditional layout with separate gas forced-air heat and tenant-paid gas and electric. The upper unit is configured for per-bedroom rental with landlord-paid utilities. A roof replacement was completed approximately 10 years ago. The property is conveniently located near downtown Grand Rapids, shopping, restaurants, parks, and major commuter routes. This is a solid opportunity for investors seeking a stabilized asset with immediate cash flow in a high-demand rental market. The location has a bike score of 54, indicating it is bikeable, a walk score of 69, indicating it is somewhat walkable, and a transit score of 35, indicating some transit options are available.

Key Highlights

  • Generates $3,120/month in gross rental income.
  • Stable cash flow with demonstrated rental performance through 2024 and 2025.
  • Duplex featuring two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units.

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $23.7k $16.20
− Vacancy −$1.5k −$1.05
EGI $22.1k $15.15
− OpEx −$6.6k −$4.54
NOI $15.5k $10.60
1,460 SF · lease $16.20/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$221.1K
$193.5K – $258.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,480 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.63%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$198.0K
$173.2K – $231.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,858 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.04%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$338.8K
$296.5K – $395.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,718 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.62%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Dental Office Nail Salon Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Florist Storage Facility Nursing Home

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit duplex near downtown Grand Rapids with strong rental income.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 816 6th St NW Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $275,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Generates $3,120/month in gross rental income.; Stable cash flow with demonstrated rental performance through 2024 and 2025.; Duplex featuring two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units.
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