Vacant Flex Space
New
For Sale
$129,999
2221 E Davison Street, Detroit, MI 48212
Commercial Sale, Detroit, MI
Property Size1,507 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Price / SF$86.26
Days on Market2
Property Features for 2221 E Davison Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning description
b4
Elementary school district
Detroit
Middle school district
Detroit
High school district
Detroit
Directions
E Davison service dr , west of dequindre rd between Fleming st and lumpkin st.
Standard status
Active
APN
09006498.
Size
1,507 SF
Lot size
0.07 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
parcel ID: W09I006498S / 09-006498
Tax Annual Amount
1000
Legal Description
parcel ID: W09I006498S / 09-006498
Building Details
Year built
1950
Number of units
1
Listing Agency:
Network Realty LLC
(313) 384-0191
Listed By:
Nadia Kassim · License #6501409154
(586) 668-3106
Added: Aug 26
Last Checked: Aug 27 at 10:06PM
MLS# 26045296
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This vacant flex space building contains 1,507 square feet on a 0.07-acre parcel. Constructed in 1950, the property offers an existing commercial structure that can be renovated and customized for storage, business operations, or other commercial uses identified by the buyer. The property is located at 2221 E Davison Street in Detroit, Michigan, with access to major roads. Buyers and their representatives should independently confirm zoning, permitted uses, measurements, and other property details before proceeding.
Key Highlights
- 1,507‑square‑foot vacant commercial building
- 0.07‑acre parcel in Detroit, MI
- Built in 1950
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
$10,814
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
8.32%
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%
$216,280
$216.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$154,486
$154.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$120,156
$120.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,507 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
$18.1K $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.4K −$0.96/SF
EGI
$16.6K $11.04/SF
− OpEx
−$5.8K −$3.86/SF
NOI
$10.8K $7.18/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
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%
$216,280
Cap Rate 7%
$154,486
Cap Rate 9%
$120,156
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$265.2K
$232.0K – $309.4K
NOI $18,562 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.28%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$154.5K
$135.2K – $180.2K
NOI $10,814 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.32%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$332.5K
$290.9K – $387.9K
NOI $23,272 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
389
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 48212, MI
43,192
Population
14,739
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
68%
High-School Grad
5.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,149
Density / Sq Mi
$37,293
Median Household Income
$28,894
Median Earnings
$935
Median Rent
$98,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Detroit, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Existing improvements can be renovated and configured for storage or business operations.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 2221 E Davison Street Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $129,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,507‑square‑foot vacant commercial building; 0.07‑acre parcel in Detroit, MI; Built in 1950
