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$307,900

5949 Storage Loop Dr, Traverse City, MI 49685

Commercially zoned storage unit with insulated construction, private bathroom, natural gas heat, and access near US-31.

Property Size3,200 SF
Price / SF$96.22
Days on Market2

Property Features for 5949 Storage Loop Dr

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,200 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Building Details

Year Built 2022
Construction pole-barn construction
Listing Agency: REO-TCRandolph-233022
Listed By: Mary Rollert · License #6501404074
Source: Elliman
Added: Aug 8 Changed: Aug 9 Last Checked: Aug 9 at 1:41PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2022 self-storage unit is part of a storage site condominium development and measures 40' x 80'. Pole-barn construction includes 16-foot steel sidewalls, a shingled roof, insulated sidewalls, blown-in ceiling insulation, and two 14' x 14' insulated overhead doors. The interior has a 4-inch reinforced concrete slab, finished white-steel walls and ceiling, forced-air natural gas heat, additional electrical outlets, and a centrally positioned ceiling fan. A finished bathroom includes a toilet, sink, vanity light, exhaust fan with light, small electric heater, and 2.5-gallon water heater.

The property is commercially zoned and has convenient access just off US-31 and West Silver Lake Road. Site features include a 5-foot concrete approach and an extra-wide asphalt driveway. Natural gas, water, and community septic are available, with details addressed in the disclosure statement. The unit is suited to personal or business storage needs.

Key Highlights

  • 40' x 80' heated storage unit built in 2022
  • Two 14' x 14' insulated overhead doors
  • 16‑foot steel sidewalls with insulated construction

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
$26,708
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
8.67%
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%
$534,160 $534.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$381,543 $381.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$296,756 $296.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,200 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
$41.5K $12.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.3K −$1.04/SF
EGI
$38.2K $11.92/SF
− OpEx
−$11.4K −$3.58/SF
NOI
$26.7K $8.35/SF
Area
Grand Traverse County, MI
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$12.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$534,160
Cap Rate 7%
$381,543
Cap Rate 9%
$296,756

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Self Storage
$381.5K
$333.9K – $445.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,708 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.67%
Second Best
Warehouse
$363.8K
$318.3K – $424.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,466 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.27%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$695.1K
$608.3K – $811.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,660 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.80%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Self storage facilities

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Auto Parts Store Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service Butcher

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
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,080
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49685, MI

20,856
Population
9,395
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
38%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
54.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
385
Density / Sq Mi
$82,639
Median Household Income
$45,783
Median Earnings
$1,338
Median Rent
$309,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Midwest region

4.4% 2019
4.9% 2020
3.6% 2021
3.1% 2022
4.6% 2023
5% 2024
4.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Self storage facility - Commercially zoned storage unit with insulated construction, private bathroom, natural gas heat, and access near US-31.
Where is this self storage facility located?
The property is located at 5949 Storage Loop Dr Traverse City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $307,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 40' x 80' heated storage unit built in 2022; Two 14' x 14' insulated overhead doors; 16‑foot steel sidewalls with insulated construction
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