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Street-Level Office or Retail Suite
For Sale
$349,000

296 W Clay Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440

COMMERCIAL - Muskegon, MI

Property Size1,166 SF
Lot Size0.24 Acres
Price / SF$299.31
Days on Market54

Property Features for 296 W Clay Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1, Basement
Interior features Broadband
Elementary school district Muskegon
Middle school district Muskegon
High school district Muskegon
Standard status Active
APN 24-433-000-0004-00
Size 1,166 SF
Lot size 0.24 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description CITY OF MUSKEGON HERITAGE SQUARE COMMONS UNIT 4C
Tax Annual Amount 5307
Legal Description CITY OF MUSKEGON HERITAGE SQUARE COMMONS UNIT 4C

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 2017
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 4
Building materials Brick, Stone
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: Greenridge - Nexes
Listed By: Euginnia Seyferth
Added: Jun 9 Changed: Jul 28 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 12:06AM
MLS# 26028002

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This street-level office or retail suite is located within the brownstone-style Heritage Square development. The current layout includes four private offices, a welcoming reception area, a kitchenette, and two open workspaces, supporting a variety of professional or service-focused uses. Additional on-site utility includes approximately 200 square feet of dedicated basement storage.

The property is situated in downtown Muskegon and is described as being surrounded by museums, theaters, restaurants, hotels, the culinary institute, festivals, parks, and marinas. Buyer and buyer’s agent are advised to verify all information.

The building and suite configuration are designed for flexible occupancy, with multiple private rooms plus open workspace areas and dedicated storage to support day-to-day operations.

Key Highlights

  • Over 1,000 sq ft street‑level office/retail unit in the Heritage Square development in downtown Muskegon
  • Layout includes four private offices, reception area, kitchenette, and two open workspaces
  • Approximately 200 sq ft of dedicated basement storage

Financial Insights For 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 $22.1k $18.96
− Vacancy −$575 −$0.49
EGI $21.5k $18.47
− OpEx −$6.5k −$5.54
NOI $15.1k $12.93
1,166 SF · lease $18.96/SF/yr · vacancy 2.60% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$215.3K
$188.4K – $251.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,073 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.32%
Second Best
Office B
$183.5K
$160.6K – $214.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,845 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.68%
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$10.95M
$9.58M – $12.77M (±1% cap)
NOI $766,496 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 219.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Office Units

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Locksmith Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

1,317
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49440, MI

1,320
Population
860
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
0.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,200
Density / Sq Mi
$42,500
Median Household Income
$37,067
Median Earnings
$791
Median Rent
$163,100
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?
Office units - Street-level suite in a brownstone-style development with four private offices, reception, kitchenette, and two open workspaces.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 296 W Clay Avenue Muskegon, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $349,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Over 1,000 sq ft street‑level office/retail unit in the Heritage Square development in downtown Muskegon; Layout includes four private offices, reception area, kitchenette, and two open workspaces; Approximately 200 sq ft of dedicated basement storage
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