Stand-Alone Auto
New
For Sale
$199,999
226 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906
COMMERCIAL - Lansing, MI
Property Size1,759 SF
Lot Size0.26 Acres
Price / SF$113.70
Days on Market1
Property Features for 226 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Retail
Zoning description
MISC COM SVCS
Bathrooms
1
Full bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bathroom 1
Elementary school district
Lansing
Middle school district
Lansing
High school district
Lansing
Standard status
Active
APN
010109327051
Size
1,759 SF
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
W 84 FT LOTS 7 & 8 BLOCK 30 ORIG PLAT
Tax Annual Amount
4301
Legal Description
W 84 FT LOTS 7 & 8 BLOCK 30 ORIG PLAT
Utilities
Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Heating system
Forced Air
Amenities
Overhead doors
Vehicle lifts
Large front windows
Natural light
Corner location
Flexible layout
Building Details
Year built
1935
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
1
Listing Agency:
eXp Realty, LLC
(888) 501-7085
Listed By:
Narmeen Shango
(517) 862-1964
Added: Aug 12
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 1:06PM
MLS# 26042104
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This stand-alone auto shop contains 1,759 square feet on a 0.26-acre lot. The building includes three overhead doors, a service area with large front windows, and two new vehicle lifts. A bathroom is also included, while forced-air heating serves the interior. Natural gas is available.
Built in 1935, the property is located at 226 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue in Lansing, Michigan. Its corner position provides direct street access, and the existing automotive-oriented configuration can accommodate repair, detailing, tire, or related service operations.
Built in 1935, the property is located at 226 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue in Lansing, Michigan. Its corner position provides direct street access, and the existing automotive-oriented configuration can accommodate repair, detailing, tire, or related service operations.
Key Highlights
- 1,759‑square‑foot stand‑alone auto shop on a 0.26‑acre lot
- Three overhead doors provide vehicle access
- Service area includes two new vehicle lifts
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
$15,921
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
7.96%
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%
$318,420
$318.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$227,443
$227.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$176,900
$176.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,759 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
$26.4K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.6K −$2.07/SF
EGI
$22.7K $12.93/SF
− OpEx
−$6.8K −$3.88/SF
NOI
$15.9K $9.05/SF
Area
Lansing, MI
Vacancy
13.80%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$318,420
Cap Rate 7%
$227,443
Cap Rate 9%
$176,900
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$227.4K
$199.0K – $265.4K
NOI $15,921 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.96%
Second Best
Industrial
$163.3K
$142.9K – $190.5K
NOI $11,429 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.71%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$362.1K
$316.8K – $422.4K
NOI $25,345 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.67%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Service bays
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
827
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 48906, MI
25,674
Population
12,180
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
32.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
790
Density / Sq Mi
$61,533
Median Household Income
$38,551
Median Earnings
$1,033
Median Rent
$128,600
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Multiple overhead doors and vehicle lifts support automotive service operations.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 226 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue Lansing, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $199,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,759‑square‑foot stand‑alone auto shop on a 0.26‑acre lot; Three overhead doors provide vehicle access; Service area includes two new vehicle lifts
