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Detroit Entertainment Venue with Licenses

20771 Eight Mile W Detroit, MI 48219

20771 Eight Mile W, Detroit, MI, 48219
$2,495,000
For Sale
$2,495,000

Turnkey entertainment venue with licenses on Detroit's Eight Mile.

Property Size8,736 SF
Lot Size0.91 Acres
Price / SF$285.60
Days on Market116

Property Features for 20771 Eight Mile W

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
8,736 SF
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Property subtype
Retail
Listing agency Encore Real Estate Investment Services
Listed by Brandon Kassab · License #MI 6502378067
Source Cpix.resimplifi
Added: Mar 30 Updated: Jul 10 at 3:56PM Checked: Jul 22 at 2:15AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located on Detroit’s Eight Mile Road, this former adult entertainment venue presents a turnkey opportunity, including both a Liquor License and a Cabaret License. The two-story building offers approximately 8,736 square feet of space and is fully built out with premium improvements. These include a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, hidden in-wall bar coolers, kitchen equipment, seating, tables, and bar stools. The seller invested roughly $400,000 in interior upgrades, enhancing the bars and booths, and installing new TVs after acquiring the property in 2020. The property also includes two lots totaling 0.91 acres with approximately 575 feet of frontage, providing ample parking. Situated along W. Eight Mile Road, the location benefits from high-traffic visibility, with over 63,500 vehicles per day. The property is positioned in a revitalizing corridor, offering strong potential for transformation. The surrounding area has robust demographics, with more than 117,200 residents within 3 miles and over 327,500 within 5 miles. The space is ideal for a nightclub, upscale private event space, banquet hall, or private party venue. The property is perfect for entertainment, nightlife, or hospitality uses.

Key Highlights

  • Liquor License and Cabaret License included in the sale.
  • Turnkey opportunity with existing infrastructure: sound/lighting, bar coolers, kitchen equipment, seating.
  • Prime location on Eight Mile Road with high traffic visibility (63,500 vehicles per day).

Local Financial Insights For Specialty 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 $162.5k $18.60
− Vacancy −$8.8k −$1.00
EGI $153.7k $17.60
− OpEx −$38.4k −$4.40
NOI $115.3k $13.20
8,736 SF · lease $18.60/SF/yr · vacancy 5.40% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.65M
$1.44M – $1.92M (±1% cap)
NOI $115,286 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.62%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.79M
$1.57M – $2.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $125,604 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Night clubs

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Skin Care Clinic Kitchen & Bath Showroom Electrical Service Furniture & Home Goods Bakery Gym & Fitness Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

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  • Elysium Gentlemen's Club — 20771 Eight Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48219

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Night club - Turnkey entertainment venue with licenses on Detroit's Eight Mile.
Where is this night club located?
The property is located at 20771 Eight Mile W Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,495,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Liquor License and Cabaret License included in the sale.; Turnkey opportunity with existing infrastructure: sound/lighting, bar coolers, kitchen equipment, seating.; **Prime location on Eight Mile Road with high traffic visibility (63,500 vehicles per day).**
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