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    287 E Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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    $324,900

    COMMERCIAL - Benton Harbor, MI

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    1,945 SF
    Lot size:
    0.46 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $167/SF
    Added:
    Feb 27, 2026
    Days on Market:
    98
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 5 at 11:06 pm

    Property Features for 287 E Main Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Retail
    Parking
    28
    Interior features
    Broadband
    Standard status
    Active Under Contract
    APN
    11-54-0340-0118-02-8
    Size
    1,945 SF
    Lot size
    0.46 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Description
    LOTS 9 10 11 & 12 BLK 13 ORIGINAL PLAT OF CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-54-9975-0516-00-7
    Tax Annual Amount
    6913

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Cable Available

    Building Details

    Year built
    1964
    Number of units
    1
    Building materials
    Block, Metal Siding
    Roof type
    Metal

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    Listing Contact
    Dan Morissette
    Dan Morissette

    Listing agent Dan Morissette License #6501295859

    Listing office Keller Williams Realty Swm 2603 S Cleveland, St. Joseph, MI

    Listing date Feb 27, 2026

    MLS# 26007145

    Copyright © 2026 Michigan Regional Information Center, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Prime location in the Arts District of downtown Benton Harbor
    • Significant investment opportunity
    • Substantial frontage: 200 feet on Main Street and 100 feet on 4th Street
    • Close proximity to amenities and attractions
    • Broadband and cable available
    • Metal roof

    Overview

    This commercial property is a former Roxy Drive-In Restaurant building located in the Arts District in downtown Benton Harbor. The asset is well suited for buyers looking to renovate an existing restaurant-style structure for a new concept or alternative retail use.

    The site offers substantial visibility and frontage, including approximately 200 feet on Main Street and approximately 100 feet on 4th Street. With frontage on two streets, the property provides multiple points of exposure for passing traffic and storefront presentation in the downtown core.

    Given its former restaurant configuration and strong street-facing presence, the building may appeal to owner-operators and investors seeking an adaptive reuse opportunity. It could also be considered by businesses looking for a downtown location with significant frontage for customer access and signage opportunities. Buyers should evaluate the existing improvements and plan for any necessary updates based on their intended use.

    Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    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.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $30.1k $15.48
    − Vacancy −$1.3k −$0.65
    EGI $28.8k $14.83
    − OpEx −$7.2k −$3.71
    NOI $21.6k $11.12
    1,945 SF · lease $15.48/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $309.0K
    $270.4K – $360.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $21,633 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.66%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $288.4K
    $252.4K – $336.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $20,191 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.21%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $409.3K
    $358.1K – $477.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $28,650 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.82%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Drive through restaurants

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Benton Harbor
    County
    Berrien
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -86.452048
    Latitude
    42.117082

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Drive through restaurant - Commercial building with prominent street frontage in downtown Benton Harbor’s Arts District.
    Where is this drive through restaurant located?
    The property is located at 287 E Main Street Benton Harbor, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $324,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in the Arts District of downtown Benton Harbor; Significant investment opportunity; Substantial frontage: **200 feet on Main Street and 100 feet on 4th Street**
    (269) 449-4198
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    Listing Contact
    Dan Morissette
    Dan Morissette
    Real Estate License ID: 6501295859
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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