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Downtown Storefront Near Event Center
For Lease
$15 SF/Yr

308 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Landmark property with high ceilings, near upcoming Kalamazoo Event Center.

Space SizeContact for details
Days on Market112

Property Features for 308 W Michigan Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Commercial

Building Details

Year Built 1850
Units 2
Listing Agency: Dover Birch & Associates
Listed By: Rob Peterson · License #6502431087
Source: Elliman
Added: Apr 24 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 13 at 7:08AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This landmark downtown property is located just one block from the upcoming Kalamazoo Event Center. The property features a classic storefront and high ceilings, with a capacity for 1,500 to 3,000 square feet. It will be delivered in white box condition. The new owners are interested in honoring the building's history, potentially returning it to its prior use as a bookstore and newsstand or another endeavor that connects with its past. Plans are in place to convert the upper level to apartments, but the owner is open to other ideas. The property has a walk score of 91, indicating it is a walker's paradise, and a bike score of 74, indicating it is very bikeable. Lease terms are negotiable.

Key Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise: Enjoy a Walk Score of 91
  • Prime Downtown Location: Just one block from the upcoming Kalamazoo Event Center
  • Classic Storefront and High Ceilings

Property Analytics

Current Use

Michigan News Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Real Estate Agency Grocery & Convenience Store Food Market (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.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$2.25 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,137
Businesses Nearby
21k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 78% Hotels & Casinos 12% Dining 10%
Shell Shops & Services
13,648 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Citgo Shops & Services
3,053 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Comfort Inn Hotels & Casinos
2,592 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Jimmy John's Dining
2,166 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 49007, MI

10,353
Population
5,102
Households
2
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
3.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,958
Density / Sq Mi
$39,309
Median Household Income
$24,723
Median Earnings
$1,017
Median Rent
$103,400
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Kalamazoo, MI

$14.09 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$9–$20 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,804 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 6% above the average of $14.09 /SF/Yr.

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Landmark property with high ceilings, near upcoming Kalamazoo Event Center.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 308 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $15 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Walker's Paradise: Enjoy a Walk Score of 91; Prime Downtown Location: Just one block from the upcoming Kalamazoo Event Center; Classic Storefront and High Ceilings
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