Freestanding Office
New
For Sale
$249,900
1516 Trimble Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
C-1 zoning supports office use and some retail activity at this corner property.
Property Size2,213 SF
Price / SF$112.92
Days on Market7
Property Features for 1516 Trimble Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,213 SF
Zoning
C-1
Building Details
Year Built
1951
Listing Agency:
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Listed By:
Joanne K Becker · License #6502342093
(269) 217-9878
Source:
Katie-k
Added: Sep 13
Last Checked: Sep 18 at 9:46AM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This freestanding office building contains 2,213 square feet and was constructed in 1951. The property is positioned at the corner of Gull Road and Trimble Avenue, with a configuration suited to office occupancy and zoning that also permits some retail use.
The building is within walking distance of Beacon Kalamazoo, formerly Borgess Hospital. The parcel along Gull Road in front of the building is not owned by the seller and should be considered separately when evaluating the property.
The building is within walking distance of Beacon Kalamazoo, formerly Borgess Hospital. The parcel along Gull Road in front of the building is not owned by the seller and should be considered separately when evaluating the property.
Key Highlights
- 2,213‑square‑foot freestanding office building
- Constructed in 1951
- Located at the corner of Gull Road and Trimble Avenue
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
$22,180
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
8.88%
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%
$443,600
$443.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$316,857
$316.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$246,444
$246.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,213 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
$31.9K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$1.04/SF
EGI
$29.6K $13.36/SF
− OpEx
−$7.4K −$3.34/SF
NOI
$22.2K $10.02/SF
Area
Kalamazoo County, MI
Vacancy
7.20%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$443,600
Cap Rate 7%
$316,857
Cap Rate 9%
$246,444
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$316.9K
$277.3K – $369.7K
NOI $22,180 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.88%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$579.1K
$506.7K – $675.6K
NOI $40,537 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.22%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Trade Area within ½ mile
1,064
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Demographics for 49048, MI
25,067
Population
10,440
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
35.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
714
Density / Sq Mi
$62,160
Median Household Income
$36,150
Median Earnings
$1,032
Median Rent
$158,300
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - C-1 zoning supports office use and some retail activity at this corner property.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1516 Trimble Ave Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $249,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,213‑square‑foot freestanding office building; Constructed in 1951; Located at the corner of Gull Road and Trimble Avenue
