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    308 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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    For Lease
    $15 SF/Yr $3,750/Mo (calc)

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

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    3,000 SF
    Added:
    Apr 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    14
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 24 at 5:46 pm

    Property Features for 308 W Michigan Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,000 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1850

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    Listing Contact
    Rob Peterson

    Listing agent Rob Peterson

    Listing office Dover Birch & Associates

    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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    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
    • Delivered in White Box Condition
    • Capacity for 1,500‑3,000 Square Feet
    • Bike Score of 74: Very Bikeable

    Overview

    Downtown Storefront Near Event Center

    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.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

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

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Building Supply Law Firm 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.

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Kalamazoo
    County
    Kalamazoo
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.574893
    Latitude
    42.294604

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    FAQs

    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
    (269) 276-0402
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    Rob Peterson
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    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
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    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.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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