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Freestanding Bank Branch with Drive-Thru
For Sale
$375,000

215 N 20th Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037

COMMERCIAL - Battle Creek, MI

Property Size2,987 SF
Lot Size0.86 Acres
Price / SF$125.54
Days on Market92

Property Features for 215 N 20th Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Office
Zoning description B-2
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1
Interior features Broadband
Elementary school district Battle Creek
Middle school district Battle Creek
High school district Battle Creek
Standard status Active
APN 54-270-001-00
Size 2,987 SF
Lot size 0.86 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description SP CITY, WEST LAWN, BLK 1, LOTS 4 & 5, N 35 FT LOT 13, ALL LOTS 14, 15 & 16.
Tax Annual Amount 11588
Legal Description SP CITY, WEST LAWN, BLK 1, LOTS 4 & 5, N 35 FT LOT 13, ALL LOTS 14, 15 & 16.

Utilities

Utilities Phone Available
Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1964
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 1
Building materials Aluminum Siding, Brick
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: NAI Wisinski of West Michigan
Listed By: Jodi K Milks · License #6506044331
Added: Jun 2 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Sep 1 at 12:06PM
MLS# 26026398

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This freestanding former bank branch offers 2,987 square feet plus an additional 1,200 square feet four-lane drive-thru. The property sits on a 0.86-acre site and is positioned for flexible reuse as retail, office, medical, service, or redevelopment uses.

The building is located on N 20th Street with convenient access to W Dickman Road and W Columbia Avenue. It is positioned between established industrial, automotive, and retail corridors in the Battle Creek market.

Zoned B-2 General Commercial, the property will be available September 2026. Please do not contact bank employees during business operations. For additional information or to schedule a tour, contact the listed broker.

Key Highlights

  • 2,987 SF freestanding former bank branch on 0.86 acres in Springfield, MI
  • Includes an additional 1,200 SF four‑lane drive‑thru
  • Zoned B‑2 General Commercial

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
$33,223
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
8.86%
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%
$664,460 $664.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$474,614 $474.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$369,144 $369.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,987 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
$46.2K $15.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.9K −$0.65/SF
EGI
$44.3K $14.83/SF
− OpEx
−$11.1K −$3.71/SF
NOI
$33.2K $11.12/SF
Area
Calhoun County, MI
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$15.48 /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%
$664,460
Cap Rate 7%
$474,614
Cap Rate 9%
$369,144

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$474.6K
$415.3K – $553.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,223 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.86%
Second Best
Office B
$470.1K
$411.3K – $548.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,906 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.77%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$35.43M
$31.00M – $41.34M (±1% cap)
NOI $2,480,300 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 661.41%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Comerica Bank - ATM Atm Comerica Bank Bank

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

Lease Details

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

252
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49037, MI

21,427
Population
9,971
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
19.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,110
Density / Sq Mi
$42,598
Median Household Income
$32,024
Median Earnings
$843
Median Rent
$90,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Bank - Freestanding former bank branch with a four-lane drive-thru on a 0.86-acre B-2 General Commercial site.
Where is this bank located?
The property is located at 215 N 20th Street Battle Creek, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $375,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,987 SF freestanding former bank branch on 0.86 acres in Springfield, MI; Includes an additional 1,200 SF four‑lane drive‑thru; Zoned B‑2 General Commercial
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