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Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center
For Lease
$10 SF/Yr

1525 W Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49037

COMMERCIAL - Battle Creek, MI

Space SizeContact for details
Property Size110,913 SF
Lot Size8.79 Acres
Days on Market106

Property Features for 1525 W Michigan Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Lease
Property subtype Retail
Zoning description B1
Parking 520
Parking features Driveway
Fireplace 1
Elementary school district Battle Creek
Middle school district Battle Creek
High school district Battle Creek
Directions W of S Bedford Rd (M37)
Standard status Active
APN 52-1840-00-047-0
Size 775 SF
Lot size 8.79 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description ASSRS PLAT CLEAR VIEW LOTS 37, 38 & 40; AVERYS ADD TO URBANDALE LOT 5, EXC THAT PART LYING SLY OF A LI DESC AS BEG SE COR LOT 37 - N 68 DEG 15 MIN W 57.86 FT - N 37 DEG 49 MIN W 72.74 FT - NWLY ALG ARC TO LT (RAD 660.21 FT; CHD BRG N 52 DEG 35 MIN 50 SEC W 113.87 FT) - NWLY ALG ARC TO LT (RAD 778.4 FT; CHD BEG N 62 DEG 9 MIN 10 SEC W 125.08 FT) - NWLY ALG ARC TO LT (RAD 889.18 FT, CHD BRG N 72 DEG
Legal Description ASSRS PLAT CLEAR VIEW LOTS 37, 38 & 40; AVERYS ADD TO URBANDALE LOT 5, EXC THAT PART LYING SLY OF A LI DESC AS BEG SE COR LOT 37 - N 68 DEG 15 MIN W 57.86 FT - N 37 DEG 49 MIN W 72.74 FT - NWLY ALG ARC TO LT (RAD 660.21 FT; CHD BRG N 52 DEG 35 MIN 50 SEC W 113.87 FT) - NWLY ALG ARC TO LT (RAD 778.4 FT; CHD BEG N 62 DEG 9 MIN 10 SEC W 125.08 FT) - NWLY ALG ARC TO LT (RAD 889.18 FT, CHD BRG N 72 DEG

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1960
Building materials Block, Stucco, Brick
Roof type Rubber
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
Listed By: Doug Beiswanger · License #6502425012
Added: Apr 28 Changed: Aug 6 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 11:06PM
MLS# 26018391

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Urbandale Town Center is a grocery-anchored shopping center with 110,913 square feet of storefront retail and office space. The property is listed at 82% occupancy and includes an additional leasehold interest in 3.14 acres used for parking. Building improvements include block, stucco, and brick construction, forced-air heating, central air, and a rubber roof. The center was built in 1960.

The property occupies a highly accessible position on Michigan Highway 89, two blocks west of Michigan Highway 37, with exposure to an average combined traffic volume of 24,930 vehicles per day. B-1 zoning supports an intensive business district classification. Existing occupants include Family Fare, Dollar Tree, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, Urbandale Physical Therapy, Battle Creek Beauty Supply, and other retail and service businesses. Speed's Diner is under construction at the center, while a Biggby Cube was installed in 2021 and a Huntington Bank ATM drive-thru is committed for a future opening.

Key Highlights

  • 110,913 square feet of storefront retail and office space
  • 82% occupancy across the shopping center
  • Grocery anchor Family Fare has a seven‑year firm tenancy

Property Analytics

Current Use

Family Fare Supermarket Grocery & Convenience Store H&R Block Tax Preparation Great Wall Restaurant Rapid & PCR Testing ... Medical Laboratory BIGGBY COFFEE Cafe & Coffee Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Restaurant Spa & Massage Center

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

82%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$1.50 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

74
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 49037, MI

21,427
Population
9,971
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
19.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,110
Density / Sq Mi
$42,598
Median Household Income
$32,024
Median Earnings
$843
Median Rent
$90,600
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Battle Creek, MI

$9.85 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$0.67–$16 /SF/Yr
Price Range
55,428 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 2% above the average of $9.85 /SF/Yr.

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Shopping center - Established retail center with B-1 zoning, extensive parking, and a broad mix of community-serving tenants.
Where is this shopping center located?
The property is located at 1525 W Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $10 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 110,913 square feet of storefront retail and office space; 82% occupancy across the shopping center; Grocery anchor Family Fare has a seven‑year firm tenancy
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