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Freestanding Retail Redevelopment Site

1603 S Main St Chelsea, MI 48118

1603 S Main St, Chelsea, MI, 48118
$5,000,000
For Sale
$5,000,000

Freestanding building on a 6.38-acre site zoned T-1 (Transition Mixed Use) in the Chelsea area on S Main Street.

Property Size28,962 SF
Lot Size6.38 Acres
Price / SF$172.64
Days on Market87

Property Features for 1603 S Main St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
28,962 SF
Lot size
6.38 Acres
Property subtype
Retail
Listing agency Keystone Commercial Real Estate
Listed by Greg Newman · License #6501288543
Source Cpix.resimplifi
Added: Apr 27 Updated: Jul 22 at 10:08AM Checked: Jul 22 at 10:08AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property consists of a freestanding building on a 6.38-acre site with reuse or redevelopment potential. Zoned T-1 (Transition Mixed Use), the site offers flexibility for a range of retail and mixed-use concepts. The property can also support automotive-oriented use as a dealership, with options for developers or owner-users to adapt the existing structure or redevelop the full parcel.

The site is located on S Main Street in Chelsea and is described as centrally located near downtown Chelsea, with convenient access to I-94.

Prospective purchasers should review the T-1 zoning requirements and site plan considerations for intended retail and mixed-use development or reuse of the existing freestanding building.

Key Highlights

  • 6.38‑acre site with reuse or redevelopment potential
  • Zoned T‑1 (Transition Mixed Use) for a variety of retail and mixed‑use uses
  • Freestanding building located on S Main Street in the Chelsea area

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $608.2k $21.00
− Vacancy −$45.6k −$1.58
EGI $562.6k $19.43
− OpEx −$168.8k −$5.83
NOI $393.8k $13.60
28,962 SF · lease $21.00/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$5.63M
$4.92M – $6.56M (±1% cap)
NOI $393,811 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.88%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$8.51M
$7.45M – $9.93M (±1% cap)
NOI $595,690 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.91%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Commercial land

Suggested Use

Building Supply Law Firm Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Storage Facility Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Garden Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - Freestanding building on a 6.38-acre site zoned T-1 (Transition Mixed Use) in the Chelsea area on S Main Street.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 1603 S Main St Chelsea, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6.38‑acre site with reuse or redevelopment potential; Zoned T‑1 (Transition Mixed Use) for a variety of retail and mixed‑use uses; Freestanding building located on S Main Street in the Chelsea area
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