Freestanding Restaurant
For Sale
$375,000
15921 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48235
Former restaurant and barber shop offering a flexible commercial layout for continued or reconfigured use.
Property Size3,000 SF
Price / SF$125
Days on Market46
Property Features for 15921 W Seven Mile Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,000 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Building Details
Year Built
1958
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Professionals
(734) 459-4700
Listed By:
Eve Boykins
Source:
Vmrealestatemichigan
Added: Jul 16
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 10:47PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This freestanding commercial property in Detroit was previously used for restaurant and barber shop operations. The existing history supports a flexible configuration for an operator seeking to continue a food-service concept, incorporate personal-service use, or adapt the space to another commercial purpose, subject to applicable approvals.
Constructed in 1958, the property is located at 15921 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48235. Its prior combination of restaurant and barber shop functions provides a practical starting point for evaluating layout, reuse, and future occupancy needs.
Constructed in 1958, the property is located at 15921 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48235. Its prior combination of restaurant and barber shop functions provides a practical starting point for evaluating layout, reuse, and future occupancy needs.
Key Highlights
- Former restaurant and barber shop property
- Located at 15921 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48235
- Constructed in 1958
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
$29,566
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
7.88%
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%
$591,320
$591.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$422,371
$422.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$328,511
$328.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,000 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
$42.5K $14.16/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.1K −$1.02/SF
EGI
$39.4K $13.14/SF
− OpEx
−$9.9K −$3.29/SF
NOI
$29.6K $9.86/SF
Area
ZIP 48235
Vacancy
7.20%
Lease Rate
$14.16 /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%
$591,320
Cap Rate 7%
$422,371
Cap Rate 9%
$328,511
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$422.4K
$369.6K – $492.8K
NOI $29,566 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.88%
Second Best
Retail
$378.8K
$331.5K – $442.0K
NOI $26,517 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.07%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$425.2K
$372.1K – $496.1K
NOI $29,767 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.94%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
713
Businesses Nearby
37k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 50%
Shops & Services 47%
Electronics 4%
Wendy's
Dining
18,328 visits/mo
0.5 miles
BP
Shops & Services
11,900 visits/mo
0.4 miles
AutoZone
Shops & Services
5,282 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
669 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
628 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Demographics for 48235, MI
45,188
Population
20,946
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
6.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,288
Density / Sq Mi
$41,011
Median Household Income
$31,545
Median Earnings
$1,151
Median Rent
$79,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Detroit, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Former restaurant and barber shop offering a flexible commercial layout for continued or reconfigured use.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 15921 W Seven Mile Rd Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $375,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Former restaurant and barber shop property; Located at 15921 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48235; Constructed in 1958
