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    221 N Center Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735

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    $948,280

    COMMERCIAL - Gaylord, MI

    Property size:
    6,277 SF
    Lot size:
    0.92 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $151/SF
    Added:
    Jun 5, 2026
    Days on Market:
    5
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 9 at 4:06 pm

    Property Features for 221 N Center Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    R-2
    Basement
    Unfinished
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    103-205-001-009-00
    Size
    6,277 SF
    Lot size
    0.92 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    LOTS 9, 10, 11 & 12 BLK. 1 FILLMORES ADDITIONCITY OF GAYLORD SEC 33 T31N R3W

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer

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    Listing Contact
    Tisa Appleton
    Tisa Appleton

    Listing agent Tisa Appleton

    Listing office EverGreen Home Realty 118 E Main Street, Gaylord, MI

    Listing date Jun 5, 2026

    MLS# 201840670

    Copyright © 2026 Water Wonderland Board of Realtors®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Historic Victorian landmark in downtown Gaylord on four city lots
    • Over 6,000 SF with original millwork, stained‑glass windows, maple and wide‑plank hardwood floors
    • Interior features include pocket doors, original hardware, and a tin ceiling
    • Includes wine cellar and multiple spacious rooms adaptable for offices, hospitality, retail, professional services, or events
    • Recent improvements: all‑new windows and lead remediation throughout the interior and exterior
    • Sewer service available: public sewer

    Overview

    This historic Victorian landmark is offered as a commercial office building with a character-rich interior and a flexible room layout. The property includes original millwork, stained-glass windows, maple and wide-plank hardwood floors, pocket doors, and original hardware, along with a tin ceiling and a wine cellar. Recent improvements include all-new windows and lead remediation throughout the interior and exterior, supporting immediate readiness for a range of professional uses.

    The building sits on approximately 0.92 acres across four city lots at 221 N Center Avenue in Gaylord, Michigan, in an R-2 zoning environment. The asset is described as being in the heart of downtown Gaylord, with a park-like setting and parking potential, and buyers should verify allowable commercial uses.

    With multiple spacious rooms and a heritage-oriented finish package, the property may appeal to owner-operators and tenants seeking a distinctive setting for offices, hospitality, retail, professional services, or event use. Because zoning and permitted uses can vary, prospective buyers are advised to confirm what commercial activities are authorized for the R-2 designation before proceeding.

    Local Financial Insights For Office B

    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 $107.0k $17.04
    − Vacancy −$13.9k −$2.22
    EGI $93.1k $14.82
    − OpEx −$23.3k −$3.71
    NOI $69.8k $11.12
    6,277 SF · lease $17.04/SF/yr · vacancy 13.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $997.0K
    $872.4K – $1.16M (±1% cap)
    NOI $69,791 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.36%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Warehouse
    $8.60M
    $7.52M – $10.03M (±1% cap)
    NOI $601,839 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 63.47%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office buildings

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Gaylord
    County
    Otsego
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -84.674062
    Latitude
    45.029792

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Historic Victorian office building with multiple adaptable rooms, original millwork, and recently replaced windows.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 221 N Center Avenue Gaylord, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $948,280.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Historic Victorian landmark in downtown Gaylord on four city lots; Over 6,000 SF with original millwork, stained‑glass windows, maple and wide‑plank hardwood floors; Interior features include pocket doors, original hardware, and a tin ceiling
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