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    204 E Columbia Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49015

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    8,340 SF building with 8 service bays for rent.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    8,340 SF
    Added:
    Mar 7, 2026
    Days on Market:
    91
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 7 at 7:12 pm

    Property Features for 204 E Columbia Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    8,340 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Listing Contact
    Tony Schmitt

    Listing agent Tony Schmitt

    Listing office Mid America Real Estate - Michigan Inc

    Listing date Mar 7, 2026

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    HighLights

    • High‑traffic location on the southwest quadrant of E. Columbia Avenue & Riverside Drive.
    • Substantial 8,340 SF building with 8 service bays and a 1,864 SF mezzanine.
    • Excellent visibility with a large pylon sign on E. Columbia Avenue and a monument sign on Riverside Drive.
    • Convenient access from both E. Columbia Avenue and Riverside Drive.
    • Proximity to new businesses: Adjacent to a new White Water Express Car Wash and across from a new Circle K.
    • Former use as a Discount Tire, potentially suitable for automotive‑related businesses.

    Overview

    The property is a former Discount Tire shop situated on the southwest quadrant of E. Columbia Avenue and Riverside Drive. The building provides 8,340 square feet of space, including 8 service bays and an additional 1,864 square feet mezzanine. The location benefits from its proximity to a new White Water Express Car Wash and is across from a new Circle K. The site offers accessibility from both E. Columbia Avenue and Riverside Drive. Signage opportunities include a large pylon sign on E. Columbia Avenue and a monument sign on Riverside Drive. The real estate taxes for 2024 were $27,174.04.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Discount Tire (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Lakeview Body Shop — 334 W Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015
    • One Stop Express Lube — 145 W Columbia Ave # 100, Battle Creek, MI 49015
    • Galactic Shades Window Tinting — 145 W Columbia Ave ste 200, Battle Creek, MI 49014
    • Goldsberry Mobile Windshield Repair & Replacement Team — 907 capital ave sw, battle creek, mi 49015
    • Auto-Lab — 145 W Columbia Ave # 400, Battle Creek, MI 49015

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    City
    Battle Creek
    County
    Calhoun
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.192455
    Latitude
    42.298234

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Auto shop - 8,340 SF building with 8 service bays for rent.
    Where is this auto shop located?
    The property is located at 204 E Columbia Avenue Battle Creek, MI.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑traffic location on the southwest quadrant of E. Columbia Avenue & Riverside Drive.; Substantial 8,340 SF building with **8 service bays** and a 1,864 SF mezzanine.; Excellent visibility with a **large pylon sign** on E. Columbia Avenue and a monument sign on Riverside Drive.
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
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