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Industrial Flex Space with Overhead Door
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$799,999

465 S Schaefer Highway, Detroit, MI 48217

Shell-condition space offers a customizable interior and M-4 intensive industrial zoning.

Property Size7,500 SF
Price / SF$106.67
Days on Market2

Property Features for 465 S Schaefer Highway

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,500 SF
Total Parking Spaces 25
Zoning M-4

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Building Details

Building Size 7,500 SF
Listing Agency: Got Key'D Realty
Listed By: Simon Saleh · License #MI427828
Source: Charterpropertiesgr
Added: Sep 24 Last Checked: Sep 24 at 2:52PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This freestanding flex property contains 7,500 square feet and is in shell condition, allowing the interior to be configured by a future occupant. An overhead door serves the building, and approximately 25 parking spaces have been newly paved. The parcel occupies the corner of Schaefer Highway and Oakwood Boulevard, with frontage on both roads. Zoning is M-4, designated for intensive industrial use; retail use is subject to municipal approval.

The property is directly across from the Marathon Petroleum Refinery and is positioned between I-75 and I-94, with access to I-96. The Ford Rouge Complex and Downtown Detroit are nearby, and the site is 12 minutes from downtown. The Gordie Howe International Bridge is also identified as an access point from I-75.

Key Highlights

  • 7,500‑square‑foot freestanding flex building in shell condition
  • M‑4 zoning: Intensive Industrial District
  • Approximately 25 newly paved parking spaces and an overhead door

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
$53,820
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
6.73%
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%
$1,076,400 $1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$768,857 $768.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$598,000 $598.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,500 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
$90.0K $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.2K −$0.96/SF
EGI
$82.8K $11.04/SF
− OpEx
−$29.0K −$3.86/SF
NOI
$53.8K $7.18/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /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%
$1,076,400
Cap Rate 7%
$768,857
Cap Rate 9%
$598,000

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Flex RnD
$768.9K
$672.8K – $897.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,820 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.73%
Second Best
Warehouse
$763.5K
$668.1K – $890.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,444 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.65M
$1.45M – $1.93M (±1% cap)
NOI $115,817 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.48%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Flex space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Hair Salon Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service

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
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

309
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 48217, MI

6,437
Population
3,071
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
2.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,799
Density / Sq Mi
$46,671
Median Household Income
$33,727
Median Earnings
$1,083
Median Rent
$45,100
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Detroit, MI

3% 2019
4.2% 2020
2.5% 2021
2.4% 2022
3% 2023
3.4% 2024
3.7% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Shell-condition space offers a customizable interior and M-4 intensive industrial zoning.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 465 S Schaefer Highway Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,500‑square‑foot freestanding flex building in shell condition; M‑4 zoning: Intensive Industrial District; Approximately 25 newly paved parking spaces and an overhead door
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