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Retail and Office Corner Lot
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$799,000

305 Us Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49685

High-traffic corner site with flexible CM zoning and existing retail/office and pole buildings for immediate or future use.

Property Size3,840 SF
Price / SF$208.07
Days on Market65

Property Features for 305 Us Highway 31 S

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,840 SF
Zoning CM

Site & Location

Traffic Count 25,000 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes
Listing Agency: EXIT Northern Shores-TC
Listed By: Stephen Karas · License #6501387018
Source: Exprealty
Added: Jun 2 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 8:40PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This high-visibility corner lot offers two existing structures available at closing: a 1,440-square-foot retail/office building and a 2,400-square-foot pole building. The property is positioned for either straightforward occupancy in the current buildings or for a redevelopment approach if you have a new concept in mind.

Located on US-31 at the intersection of US-31S and Foster Dr., the site benefits from maximum exposure. Public remarks note a traffic count of over 25,000 cars per day, and the corner configuration is designed to keep your business visible from multiple directions. The property sits within Blair Township’s CM zoning, which supports a large variety of commercial uses.

For investors and operators, this is a practical option when you need a prominent location with versatile zoning and usable existing improvements. Retail and office users can evaluate the current building right away, while others may prefer to plan upgrades or redevelopment given the flexible commercial framework.

Key Highlights

  • High‑visibility corner lot on US‑31 at the intersection of US‑31S and Foster Dr.
  • Over 25,000 cars/day traffic count on US‑31.
  • Blair Township CM zoning allows a wide variety of commercial uses.

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 $73.7k $19.20
− Vacancy −$5.9k −$1.54
EGI $67.8k $17.66
− OpEx −$20.3k −$5.30
NOI $47.5k $12.36
3,840 SF · lease $19.20/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$678.3K
$593.5K – $791.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $47,481 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.94%
Second Best
Office B
$587.5K
$514.1K – $685.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,126 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.15%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$834.2K
$729.9K – $973.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,393 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.31%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Garden Center Real Estate Agency

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

25,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

234
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49685, MI

20,856
Population
9,395
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
38%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
54.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
385
Density / Sq Mi
$82,639
Median Household Income
$45,783
Median Earnings
$1,338
Median Rent
$309,200
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?
Retail space - High-traffic corner site with flexible CM zoning and existing retail/office and pole buildings for immediate or future use.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 305 Us Highway 31 S Traverse City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility corner lot on US‑31 at the intersection of US‑31S and Foster Dr.; Over 25,000 cars/day traffic count on US‑31.; Blair Township CM zoning allows a wide variety of commercial uses.
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