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Historic Office Building with Flexible Floorplate
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243 West Congress Street, Detroit, MI 48226

Large, flexible floor plate office with historic-profile steel windows and state-of-the-art building systems.

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Days on Market46

Property Features for 243 West Congress Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Office

Additional Details

Highway Access Yes

Amenities

Starbucks on site
Signage Available
Listing Agency: CBRE | Detroit
Listed By: Jasper Hanifi
Source: Cbre
Added: Jul 25 Changed: Sep 8 Last Checked: Sep 8 at 9:16AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic office building offers a large, flexible floor plate designed to accommodate a range of workplace needs. The exterior features dramatic steel windows with a historic profile, supporting natural light throughout the space. The property combines historic character with state-of-the-art systems and infrastructure.

Located in downtown Detroit, the building is walkable to restaurants, entertainment, businesses, courts, hotels, and downtown events. It is steps from a variety of parking alternatives and has signage available. The property is across the street from the Huntington Place Convention Center and offers unbeatable freeway access, with Starbucks on site. The immediate area also includes many major companies within walking distance.

Key Highlights

  • Large, flexible office floor plate with historic‑profile steel windows
  • State‑of‑the‑art building systems and infrastructure
  • Dramatic steel window profile designed for significant natural light

Property Analytics

Current Use

VMLY&R Corporate Office Reeves Business Solutions Business Management Consultant Starbucks Cafe & Coffee Shop American Women's Network Charitable Organization Eagle Window Cleaning General Contractor

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Daycare Center HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Veterinary Clinic

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
Highway access
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

5,484
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48226, MI

6,307
Population
5,160
Households
1.2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,256
Density / Sq Mi
$69,813
Median Household Income
$60,957
Median Earnings
$1,714
Median Rent
$307,700
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Detroit, MI

$23.66 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$15.95–$30 /SF/Yr
Price Range
69,931 SF
Avg Space Size

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Detroit, MI

11.9% 2019
13.9% 2020
15.2% 2021
17.9% 2022
20.3% 2023
22% 2024
19.5% 2025
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What type of property is this?
Office building - Large, flexible floor plate office with historic-profile steel windows and state-of-the-art building systems.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 243 West Congress Street Detroit, MI.
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This property features: Large, flexible office floor plate with historic‑profile steel windows; State‑of‑the‑art building systems and infrastructure; Dramatic steel window profile designed for significant natural light
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