Detroit Retail Strip For
For Sale
$550,000
16005 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235
Retail strip with recent updates and high visibility.
Property Size5,669 SF
Price / SF$97.02
Days on Market161
Property Features for 16005 W McNichols Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
5,669 SF
Property subtype
Retail
Zoning
B2
Building Details
Building Size
5,669 SF
Listing Agency:
Encore Real Estate Investment Services
Listed By:
Jim Papalois · License #6501465180
Source:
Cpix.resimplifi
Added: Mar 31
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Sep 7 at 4:36AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This single-story retail strip offers a functional layout with multiple entrances, supporting flexible multi-tenant configurations. Located on West McNichols within an established neighborhood commercial corridor, the property benefits from strong daily traffic, excellent visibility and signage, and on-site parking with convenient ingress and egress. The property is situated in a dense trade area with approximately 21,549 residents within 1 mile, 155,615 within 3 miles, and 392,525 within 5 miles. The B2 zoning allows a broad range of commercial uses, supporting both owner-user and investor strategies. Recent capital improvements from 2022 to 2024 include a new roof in 2022 with full tear-off and all new metal decking, new plumbing and electrical in 2024, three new 5-ton N32 HVAC units in 2024, a refreshed façade, full exterior painting, and a redone parking lot. The property has a total size of 5,669 square feet. The current Net Operating Income (NOI) is $69,045, with a 12.6% cap rate.
Key Highlights
- High Cap Rate: Current NOI of $69,045 provides a 12.6% cap rate, indicating strong investment returns.
- Recent Capital Improvements: Substantial renovations from 2022‑2024, including a new roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC units, façade refresh, and parking lot, minimizing near‑term capital expenditures.
- Low Cost Basis: Purchase price of $106 per SF offers an attractive entry point for Detroit infill retail.
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
$50,108
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
9.11%
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%
$1,002,160
$1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$715,829
$715.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$556,756
$556.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,669 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
$78.2K $13.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.6K −$1.17/SF
EGI
$71.6K $12.63/SF
− OpEx
−$21.5K −$3.79/SF
NOI
$50.1K $8.84/SF
Area
ZIP 48235
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$13.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$1,002,160
Cap Rate 7%
$715,829
Cap Rate 9%
$556,756
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$715.8K
$626.4K – $835.1K
NOI $50,108 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.11%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$803.6K
$703.1K – $937.5K
NOI $56,251 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.23%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
597
Businesses Nearby
45k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 84%
Shops & Services 16%
McDonald's
Dining
25,607 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Taco Bell
Dining
12,576 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Marathon Petroleum
Shops & Services
7,257 visits/mo
0.0 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?
Strip mall - Retail strip with recent updates and high visibility.
Where is this strip mall located?
The property is located at 16005 W McNichols Rd Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High Cap Rate: Current NOI of $69,045 provides a 12.6% cap rate, indicating strong investment returns.; Recent Capital Improvements: Substantial renovations from 2022‑2024, including a new roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC units, façade refresh, and parking lot, minimizing near‑term capital expenditures.; Low Cost Basis: Purchase price of $106 per SF offers an attractive entry point for Detroit infill retail.
