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Turn-Key Restaurant Opportunity
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$699,000

20400 E Austin Road, Manchester, MI 48158

Well-established restaurant on 1.65 acres at busy intersection.

Property Size3,155 SF
Lot Size1.65 Acres
Price / SF$221.55
Days on Market182

Property Features for 20400 E Austin Road

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,155 SF
Lot size 1.65 Acres
Property subtype Business Opportunity
Lease Term Cash

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $6,665

Building Details

Building Size 3,155 SF
Year Built 1950
Units 1
Listing Agency: Swisher Commercial
Listed By: Charles Koenn · License #6506040186
Source: Sabudarealty
Added: Feb 25 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Aug 25 at 8:16AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-established and impeccably maintained restaurant is located on the southeast edge of Manchester city limits at the intersection of M-52 and Austin Road. The 3,155 square foot building, rebuilt and expanded in 2003, sits on a 1.65-acre lot bordering the River Raisin. The property includes all equipment and licenses for a turn-key operation. It features paved parking and a backup generator. This longstanding local favorite restaurant has an excellent reputation and loyal customer base. The owner is retiring, presenting a rare investment opportunity.

Key Highlights

  • Turn‑key restaurant operation including all equipment and licenses.
  • Excellent reputation and loyal customer base.
  • Prime location at the intersection of M‑52 and Austin Road.

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
$43,802
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
6.27%
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%
$876,040 $876.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$625,743 $625.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$486,689 $486.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,155 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
$68.1K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$9.7K −$3.09/SF
EGI
$58.4K $18.51/SF
− OpEx
−$14.6K −$4.63/SF
NOI
$43.8K $13.88/SF
Area
Washtenaw County, MI
Vacancy
14.30%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /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%
$876,040
Cap Rate 7%
$625,743
Cap Rate 9%
$486,689

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$625.7K
$547.5K – $730.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,802 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.27%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$927.0K
$811.2K – $1.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,892 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Hungry Wolf Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Restaurant HVAC Service Real Estate Agency Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

40
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 48158, MI

7,362
Population
3,348
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
38%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
95.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
77
Density / Sq Mi
$97,692
Median Household Income
$56,926
Median Earnings
$900
Median Rent
$298,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Well-established restaurant on 1.65 acres at busy intersection.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 20400 E Austin Road Manchester, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turn‑key restaurant operation including all equipment and licenses.; Excellent reputation and loyal customer base.; Prime location at the intersection of M‑52 and Austin Road.
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