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Eastern Market Storefront Opportunity
For Sale
$425,000
Pending

1480 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

2,243 SF building ideal for creative office or retail.

Property Size2,243 SF
Days on Market197

Property Features for 1480 Gratiot Ave

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 2,243 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $12,781

Building Details

Building Size 2,243 SF
Year Built 1965
Listing Agency: O'Connor Real Estate
Listed By: Vincent Mazzola · License #6501387170
Source: Elliman
Added: Mar 24 Changed: Sep 25 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 6:05PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located on an active stretch of Gratiot’s commercial corridor in Eastern Market, this 2,243-square-foot building is suitable for creative office or retail space. Constructed for a single-use tenant and well maintained, the historic building features an Art Deco facade. It presents a storefront opportunity in a highly visible location along one of Detroit’s major thoroughfares. This property is part of a collection of properties for sale in and around Eastern Market.

Key Highlights

  • Prime location on Gratiot's commercial corridor in Eastern Market.
  • 2,243‑square‑foot building suitable for creative office or retail.
  • Historic building with Art Deco facade and exceptional storefront.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$27,627
Cap Rate
6.50%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$552,540 $552.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$394,671 $394.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$306,967 $307.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,243 SF
Gross rent
$41.7K $18.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$1.00/SF
EGI
$39.5K $17.60/SF
− OpEx
−$11.8K −$5.28/SF
NOI
$27.6K $12.32/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
5.40%
Lease Rate
$18.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$552,540
Cap Rate 7%
$394,671
Cap Rate 9%
$306,967

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$394.7K
$345.3K – $460.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,627 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.50%
Second Best
Office B
$324.6K
$284.1K – $378.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,724 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.35%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$494.8K
$433.0K – $577.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,637 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.15%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Daycare Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Store Pet Store & 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,335
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 48207, MI

21,704
Population
13,026
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
6.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,445
Density / Sq Mi
$44,561
Median Household Income
$43,377
Median Earnings
$1,040
Median Rent
$193,800
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Detroit, MI

11.9% 2019
13.9% 2020
15.2% 2021
17.9% 2022
20.3% 2023
22% 2024
19.5% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - 2,243 SF building ideal for creative office or retail.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1480 Gratiot Ave Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $425,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location on Gratiot's commercial corridor in Eastern Market.; 2,243‑square‑foot building suitable for creative office or retail.; Historic building with Art Deco facade and exceptional storefront.
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