Brick Duplex with Private
For Sale
$240,000
Pending
3485 Parker Street, Detroit, MI 48214
MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Detroit, MI
Property Size1,920 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Days on Market271
Property Features for 3485 Parker Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Multi-Family,Residential
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Basement
Interior features
Exterior Video Surveillance
Subdivision
Thorbarns Miss L
Elementary school district
Detroit
Middle school district
Detroit
High school district
Detroit
Directions
I94 to Vandyke, go South on Vandyke, to left on Mack & right onto Parker
Standard status
Pending
APN
W17I009026S
Size
1,920 SF
Lot size
0.07 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
W PARKER 12 MISS L THORBURNS SUB L11 P18 PLATS, W C R 17/60 30 X 108
Tax Annual Amount
2096
Legal Description
W PARKER 12 MISS L THORBURNS SUB L11 P18 PLATS, W C R 17/60 30 X 108
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air
Water source
Public
Amenities
private balcony
Building Details
Year built
1924
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
KW Metro · Keller Williams Realty
(248) 288-3500
Listed By:
Deseree C Madlock
(248) 288-3500
Added: Nov 13, 2025
Changed: Aug 1
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 4:06PM
MLS# 20251053493
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This well-maintained brick duplex at 3485 Parker Street features two spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath units in a classic Detroit setting. The upper unit includes a private balcony, and both units provide generous room sizes and natural light. The property includes a basement, and the home is served by public water with forced-air heating. Built in 1924 and set on a 0.07-acre lot, it supports multiple living arrangements for an owner-occupant or rental use.
The listing also notes the adjacent lots are included with the sale of the property, providing additional space for potential expansion. The property is conveniently located near major freeways.
Zoning is listed as Multi-Family, Residential. Licensed agent must be present for all showings, BATVI.
The listing also notes the adjacent lots are included with the sale of the property, providing additional space for potential expansion. The property is conveniently located near major freeways.
Zoning is listed as Multi-Family, Residential. Licensed agent must be present for all showings, BATVI.
Key Highlights
- Brick duplex with two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units
- Upper unit includes a private balcony
- Built in 1924 on a 0.07‑acre lot
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$21,943
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
9.14%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$438,860
$438.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$313,471
$313.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$243,811
$243.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,920 SF
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.
Gross rent
$33.4K $17.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.1K −$1.07/SF
EGI
$31.3K $16.33/SF
− OpEx
−$9.4K −$4.90/SF
NOI
$21.9K $11.43/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
6.17%
Lease Rate
$17.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$438,860
Cap Rate 7%
$313,471
Cap Rate 9%
$243,811
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$313.5K
$274.3K – $365.7K
NOI $21,943 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.14%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$287.7K
$251.8K – $335.7K
NOI $20,142 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.39%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$423.6K
$370.6K – $494.2K
NOI $29,649 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.35%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
277
Businesses Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 48214, MI
18,959
Population
13,279
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,717
Density / Sq Mi
$34,807
Median Household Income
$36,625
Median Earnings
$818
Median Rent
$120,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Well-maintained duplex on Parker Street with two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units and an upper-level private balcony.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3485 Parker Street Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $240,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Brick duplex with two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units; Upper unit includes a private balcony; Built in 1924 on a 0.07‑acre lot
