Corner Flex
For Sale
$99,999
229 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906
COMMERCIAL - Lansing, MI
Property Size1,288 SF
Lot Size0.19 Acres
Price / SF$77.64
Days on Market199
Property Features for 229 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Retail
Zoning description
Commercial
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Interior features
Broadband
Subdivision
ORIGINAL PLAT OF LANSING
Elementary school district
Lansing
Middle school district
Lansing
High school district
Lansing
Directions
North on Grand River Avenue, east on Cesar E. Chavez, right on corner.
Standard status
Active
APN
33010109330001
Size
1,288 SF
Lot size
0.19 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Description
W 123.75 FT LOT 12 BLOCK 35 ORIG PLAT
Tax Annual Amount
3175
Legal Description
W 123.75 FT LOT 12 BLOCK 35 ORIG PLAT
Utilities
Utilities
Cable Available
Heating system
Forced Air
Building Details
Year built
1957
Floors in Building
1
Building materials
Wood Siding
Listing Agency:
BHHS Kee Realty
(248) 651-1200
Listed By:
Frank Jajou · License #440153
(517) 819-5888
Added: Jan 26
Changed: Aug 6
Last Checked: Aug 13 at 4:06AM
MLS# 26003047
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This corner flex-style property includes an office area with storage, two bathrooms, and a large open warehouse area. The building also has a new water heater installed in 2014. The property is being sold in as-is condition and is currently rented out.
The property is located at 229 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue in Lansing, Michigan 48906, in Ingham County. The listing describes the site as a high-exposure corner location near Old Town.
Overall, the layout supports both office needs and open warehouse use within a single building, with bathrooms on site for day-to-day operations.
The property is located at 229 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue in Lansing, Michigan 48906, in Ingham County. The listing describes the site as a high-exposure corner location near Old Town.
Overall, the layout supports both office needs and open warehouse use within a single building, with bathrooms on site for day-to-day operations.
Key Highlights
- Prime corner location for high exposure near Old Town.
- Great income property currently rented out.
- Large open warehouse area.
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
$8,369
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
8.37%
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%
$167,380
$167.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$119,557
$119.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$92,989
$93.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,288 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
$13.1K $10.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.92/SF
EGI
$12.0K $9.28/SF
− OpEx
−$3.6K −$2.78/SF
NOI
$8.4K $6.50/SF
Area
Lansing, MI
Vacancy
9.00%
Lease Rate
$10.20 /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%
$167,380
Cap Rate 7%
$119,557
Cap Rate 9%
$92,989
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$177.5K
$155.3K – $207.1K
NOI $12,427 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.43%
Second Best
Warehouse
$148.5K
$129.9K – $173.2K
NOI $10,393 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.39%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$265.1K
$232.0K – $309.3K
NOI $18,559 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.56%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
827
Businesses Nearby
Under-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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Flex-style building features an office area with storage, two bathrooms, and a large open warehouse area.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 229 W Cesar E Chavez Avenue Lansing, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $99,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime corner location for high exposure near Old Town.; Great income property currently rented out.; Large open warehouse area.
