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Flex Space with Warehouse Area
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$590,000

12821 Capital St, Oak Park, MI 48237

Vacant commercial building combines office and warehouse areas with included equipment, multiple HVAC systems, and backup generation.

Property Size3,575 SF
Lot Size0.64 Acres
Price / SF$165.03
Days on Market2

Property Features for 12821 Capital St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,575 SF
Lot size 0.64 Acres
Property subtype Commercial

Additional Details

Highway Access Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1955
Buildings 1
Building Size 3,575 SF
Listing Agency: Realcom Realty,Inc
Listed By: Marie Bashi
Source: Elliman
Added: Aug 20 Changed: Aug 21 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 7:36AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This vacant flex property at 12821 Capital St. combines office and warehouse space within an approximately 3,575-square-foot building on the main 0.43-acre parcel. An adjacent 0.21-acre parcel, identified as parcel ID 2532177005, is included in the sale. Constructed in 1955 and renovated periodically, the building has a functional commercial layout supported by two AC units, two furnaces, and a Generac generator.

The sale includes two semi-trailers containing electrical supplies, along with a van, bucket truck, Bobcat high-low, tools, and a communication/security tower. The property is near I-75 and I-696, providing access to Metro Detroit and surrounding communities. The site is currently vacant and includes the building, main lot, adjacent parcel, and listed equipment.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 3,575 square feet of office and warehouse space
  • Main building parcel contains 0.43 acres; adjacent 0.21‑acre parcel is included
  • Constructed in 1955 with periodic renovations

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
$36,976
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
6.27%
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%
$739,520 $739.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$528,229 $528.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$410,844 $410.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,575 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
$64.4K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.5K −$2.09/SF
EGI
$56.9K $15.91/SF
− OpEx
−$19.9K −$5.57/SF
NOI
$37.0K $10.34/SF
Area
Oakland County, MI
Vacancy
11.60%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
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%
$739,520
Cap Rate 7%
$528,229
Cap Rate 9%
$410,844

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Flex RnD
$528.2K
$462.2K – $616.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,976 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.27%
Second Best
Warehouse
$307.3K
$268.9K – $358.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,508 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.65%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$771.1K
$674.7K – $899.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,977 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.15%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Flex space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Restaurant Law Firm Building Supply Storage Facility

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

830
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 48237, MI

29,560
Population
13,036
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,796
Density / Sq Mi
$65,882
Median Household Income
$44,992
Median Earnings
$1,354
Median Rent
$198,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Vacant commercial building combines office and warehouse areas with included equipment, multiple HVAC systems, and backup generation.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 12821 Capital St Oak Park, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $590,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 3,575 square feet of office and warehouse space; Main building parcel contains 0.43 acres; adjacent 0.21‑acre parcel is included; Constructed in 1955 with periodic renovations
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