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Historic Church with Stained Glass
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$299,900

349 N Monroe Street, Lapeer, MI 48446

Former church building near downtown with an expansive sanctuary and zoning for office and recreation uses.

Property Size5,560 SF
Days on Market4

Property Features for 349 N Monroe Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,560 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning Office, Recreation

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $1,337

Building Details

Building Size 5,560 SF
Year Built 1895
Listing Agency: Crosby Consulting & Real Estate Services
Listed By: Arturo Crosby
Source: Eliterealtymi
Added: Aug 2 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 1:03PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1895, this former church retains a distinctive interior centered on a large sanctuary with high ceilings and stained-glass windows. The building’s historic character and open central space provide a foundation for office, recreation, creative, live-work, event, residential, or redevelopment concepts, subject to applicable zoning and approvals.

The property is located at 349 N Monroe Street in Lapeer, near downtown. Its zoning is designated Office, Recreation, supporting consideration of uses within those classifications. Architectural details and the preserved sanctuary distinguish the building from conventional commercial space.

Key Highlights

  • 1895 construction date
  • Former Lapeer Methodist Episcopal Church
  • Expansive sanctuary with soaring ceilings

Financial Insights For Office B

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 $33.4k $6.00
− Vacancy −$7.8k −$1.41
EGI $25.5k $4.59
− OpEx −$6.4k −$1.15
NOI $19.1k $3.44
5,560 SF · lease $6.00/SF/yr · vacancy 23.50% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$786.3K
$688.1K – $917.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,044 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.35%
Second Best
Office B
$273.4K
$239.3K – $319.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,140 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.38%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$910.5K
$796.7K – $1.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,735 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.25%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Churches & religious facilities

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Electrical Service Veterinary Clinic Plumbing Service Storage Facility

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

802
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48446, MI

30,788
Population
12,797
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
121.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
253
Density / Sq Mi
$66,382
Median Household Income
$40,263
Median Earnings
$976
Median Rent
$206,300
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?
Church & religious facility - Former church building near downtown with an expansive sanctuary and zoning for office and recreation uses.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 349 N Monroe Street Lapeer, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $299,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1895 construction date; Former Lapeer Methodist Episcopal Church; Expansive sanctuary with soaring ceilings
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