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Remodeled Live-Work Space
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$635,000

2530 N Three Mile Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Commercial, Traverse City, MI

Property Size1,879 SF
Lot Size1.40 Acres
Price / SF$337.95
Days on Market3

Property Features for 2530 N Three Mile Road

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Office
Zoning description Commercial
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1
Parking 7
Parking features Parking Lot
Exterior features Vinyl
Lot features Corner Lot
Directions Located at the corner of N Three Mile and Vanderlip Rd.
Subdivision Grand Traverse
Standard status Active
Size 1,879 SF
Lot size 1.40 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description THAT PART OF TH NW 1/4 OF SEC 20, T27N, R10W, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS: BEG AT TH W 1/4 COR OF SD SEC 20, TH N 02 DEG 02'25" E, ALG TH W LN OF SD SEC 20, 300.00 FT; TH S 88 DEG 39'40" E, PARL TO TH E-W 1/4 LN OF SD SEC 20, 200.00 FT; TH S 02 DEG 02'25" W,
Legal Description THAT PART OF TH NW 1/4 OF SEC 20, T27N, R10W, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS: BEG AT TH W 1/4 COR OF SD SEC 20, TH N 02 DEG 02'25" E, ALG TH W LN OF SD SEC 20, 300.00 FT; TH S 88 DEG 39'40" E, PARL TO TH E-W 1/4 LN OF SD SEC 20, 200.00 FT; TH S 02 DEG 02'25" W,

Utilities

Water source Private

Building Details

Building materials Frame
Roof type Asphalt
Listing Agency: Krause Realty Solutions
Listed By: Thomas Krause
Added: Aug 24 Last Checked: Aug 26 at 2:06AM
MLS# 1949725

Copyright © 2026 Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,879-square-foot live-work property in Traverse City has undergone a complete remodel and is configured for either commercial or residential occupancy. The building uses frame construction with vinyl exterior siding, an asphalt roof, a bathroom, and a large garage. On-site parking is provided through a dedicated parking lot.

The property occupies 1.4 acres at 2530 N Three Mile Road in Traverse City, Michigan. A private water source serves the site, while the substantial lot provides room for future expansion as described in the property information.

Key Highlights

  • 1,879‑square‑foot remodeled live‑work property
  • Commercial or residential use is supported
  • Large garage and on‑site parking lot

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
$20,124
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
3.17%
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%
$402,480 $402.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$287,486 $287.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$223,600 $223.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,879 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
$31.6K $16.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.7K −$2.52/SF
EGI
$26.8K $14.28/SF
− OpEx
−$6.7K −$3.57/SF
NOI
$20.1K $10.71/SF
Area
Grand Traverse County, MI
Vacancy
15.00%
Lease Rate
$16.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$402,480
Cap Rate 7%
$287,486
Cap Rate 9%
$223,600

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$287.5K
$251.6K – $335.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,124 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.17%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$229.0K
$200.4K – $267.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,030 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.52%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$408.2K
$357.2K – $476.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,573 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.50%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Environmental Testing Inc Construction Company

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store HVAC Service Pharmacy Restaurant

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

87
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49686, MI

25,859
Population
13,261
Households
2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
46%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
47.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
547
Density / Sq Mi
$71,198
Median Household Income
$40,373
Median Earnings
$1,209
Median Rent
$295,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Remodeled property supports commercial or residential use and includes a garage and parking lot.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 2530 N Three Mile Road Traverse City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $635,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,879‑square‑foot remodeled live‑work property; Commercial or residential use is supported; Large garage and on‑site parking lot
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