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$500,000

20011 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48203

Turnkey investment opportunity with established business and real estate.

Property Size4,143 SF
Price / SF$120.69
Days on Market125

Property Features for 20011 John R Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,143 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $3,820

Building Details

Building Size 4,143 SF
Year Built 1947
Listing Agency: Next Level Realty LLC
Listed By: Karly Hirmiz
Source: Phgrealty
Added: Apr 21 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 6:46AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

A commercial property in Detroit offers an opportunity to own a fully updated building with an established presence. The 4,143 square foot building was fully demolished and rebuilt in 2012, including major mechanical upgrades to the HVAC, electrical, and structural systems. The business holds credentials including auto parts dealer, used dealer, salvage, body & collision, and auto repair licenses. The location, just south of 8 Mile road, enhances customer flow and provides an efficient layout that supports retail, storage, and service needs. The property has a walk score of 55, indicating it is somewhat walkable, and a bike score of 46, indicating it is somewhat bikeable. This property is suitable for an owner-operator or investor.

Key Highlights

  • Turnkey investment opportunity including both business and real estate.
  • Fully updated 4,143 sqft building rebuilt in 2012.
  • Multiple business licenses: auto parts dealer, used dealer, salvage, body & collision, and auto repair.

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
$20,150
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
4.03%
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%
$403,000 $403.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$287,857 $287.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$223,889 $223.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,143 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
$30.3K $7.32/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.5K −$0.37/SF
EGI
$28.8K $6.95/SF
− OpEx
−$8.6K −$2.08/SF
NOI
$20.2K $4.86/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
5.08%
Lease Rate
$7.32 /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%
$403,000
Cap Rate 7%
$287,857
Cap Rate 9%
$223,889

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$729.0K
$637.9K – $850.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,029 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.21%
Second Best
Industrial
$287.9K
$251.9K – $335.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,150 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.03%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$914.0K
$799.7K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,977 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.80%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Skin Care Clinic Accounting Firm

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

409
Businesses Nearby
13k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 95% Electronics 5%
Sunoco Shops & Services
6,373 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Citgo Shops & Services
6,344 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Metro by T-Mobile Electronics
713 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 48203, MI

22,168
Population
13,591
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
8.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,703
Density / Sq Mi
$35,108
Median Household Income
$28,364
Median Earnings
$799
Median Rent
$76,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Detroit, MI

7.5% 2019
9.2% 2020
8.5% 2021
7.3% 2022
7.9% 2023
7% 2024
7% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Automotive property - Turnkey investment opportunity with established business and real estate.
Where is this automotive property located?
The property is located at 20011 John R Street Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turnkey investment opportunity including both business and real estate.; Fully updated 4,143 sqft building rebuilt in 2012.; Multiple business licenses: auto parts dealer, used dealer, salvage, body & collision, and auto repair.
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