Log-Sided Single-Story Office
For Sale
$875,000
1499 Business Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686
COMMERCIAL - Traverse City, MI
Property Size5,000 SF
Lot Size4.55 Acres
Price / SF$175
Days on Market47
Property Features for 1499 Business Park Drive
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Zoning description
Industrial, Office, Commercial
Parking features
Parking Lot
Exterior features
Log Siding, Stone
Lot features
Business Park, Freestanding
Directions
Located on the east side of Business Park Dr after the road turns hard right changing your direction to south.
Subdivision
Grand Traverse
Standard status
Active
Size
5,000 SF
Lot size
4.55 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
Lengthy see documents.
Legal Description
Lengthy see documents.
Amenities
vaulted-ceiling gathering room
knotty pine finishes
private offices
full kitchen
multipurpose room
recreation rooms
Building Details
Building materials
Frame
Roof type
Asphalt
Listing Agency:
Three West, LLC
(231) 929-2955
Listed By:
Kevin Endres · License #6505352968
(231) 534-5225
Added: Jul 13
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 28 at 5:06PM
MLS# 1947937
Copyright © 2026 Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
1499 Business Park Drive is a 5,000-square-foot, single-story log-sided office building built in 2003 and maintained in move-in-ready condition. The interior includes a dramatic vaulted-ceiling gathering room with knotty pine finishes, multiple private offices, a full kitchen, and expansive multipurpose and recreation rooms, along with ample paved parking.
The property is located in East Bay Township, minutes from downtown Traverse City, and sits on 4.55 wooded acres. Zoned Industrial within the Business Park corridor, the building supports a range of professional and institutional uses.
With its single-level layout and flexible common areas, the space can accommodate organizations seeking both private office space and larger rooms for meetings or activities. Recently installed mechanical systems were noted as completed in 2024.
The property is located in East Bay Township, minutes from downtown Traverse City, and sits on 4.55 wooded acres. Zoned Industrial within the Business Park corridor, the building supports a range of professional and institutional uses.
With its single-level layout and flexible common areas, the space can accommodate organizations seeking both private office space and larger rooms for meetings or activities. Recently installed mechanical systems were noted as completed in 2024.
Key Highlights
- 5,000 SF single‑story log‑sided office building built in 2003
- Set on 4.55 wooded acres in East Bay Township, just minutes from downtown Traverse City
- Recently installed mechanical systems in 2024
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
$71,480
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
8.17%
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%
$1,429,600
$1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,021,143
$1.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$794,222
$794.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,000 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
$130.2K $26.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$11.1K −$2.21/SF
EGI
$119.1K $23.83/SF
− OpEx
−$47.7K −$9.53/SF
NOI
$71.5K $14.30/SF
Area
Grand Traverse County, MI
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$26.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
40.00%
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%
$1,429,600
Cap Rate 7%
$1,021,143
Cap Rate 9%
$794,222
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Healthcare Medical
$1.02M
$893.5K – $1.19M
NOI $71,480 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.17%
Second Best
Office B
$765.0K
$669.4K – $892.5K
NOI $53,550 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.12%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.09M
$950.4K – $1.27M
NOI $76,032 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.69%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
71
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 49686, MI
25,859
Population
13,261
Households
2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
46%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
47.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
547
Density / Sq Mi
$71,198
Median Household Income
$40,373
Median Earnings
$1,209
Median Rent
$295,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Single-story office building with vaulted gathering room, multiple offices, kitchen, and paved parking on 4.55 wooded acres.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1499 Business Park Drive Traverse City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $875,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 5,000 SF single‑story log‑sided office building built in 2003; Set on 4.55 wooded acres in East Bay Township, just minutes from downtown Traverse City; Recently installed mechanical systems in 2024
