Midtown Detroit Mixed-Use
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3745-3759 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Prime mixed-use development site in vibrant Midtown Detroit.
Property Size11,000 SF
Price / SF$154.55
Days on Market155
Property Features for 3745-3759 Cass Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
11,000 SF
Total Parking Spaces
32
Property subtype
Retail, Multifamily, Mixed Use
Zoning
B4 (Mixed Use)
Investment Type
Redevelopment
Building Details
Stories
4
Units
45
Listing Agency:
Lino Realty Inc
(586) 260-6379
Listed By:
Michael Scamardella · License #6505205710
Source:
Crexi
Added: Mar 11
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 7:57AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This property is positioned in the Cass Avenue corridor of Midtown Detroit, an area known for its vibrancy and desirability. Midtown is anchored by institutions such as Wayne State University, the Detroit Medical Center, and the Detroit Institute of Arts, as well as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The neighborhood features a mix of restaurants, including Selden Standard, Shewolf, Medusa Detroit, and Mad Nice, along with galleries, cafes, and retail spaces, contributing to its walkability. This 11,000 square foot site presents an opportunity for mixed-use housing development in a district with strong demand for apartment living and continued growth.
Key Highlights
- High demand for apartment living in Midtown Detroit.
- Rare opportunity for new mixed‑use housing development.
- Prime location on the Cass Avenue corridor.
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
$130,680
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
7.69%
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%
$2,613,600
$2.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,866,857
$1.9M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,452,000
$1.5M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 11,000 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
$237.6K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$28.5K −$2.59/SF
EGI
$209.1K $19.01/SF
− OpEx
−$78.4K −$7.13/SF
NOI
$130.7K $11.88/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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%
$2,613,600
Cap Rate 7%
$1,866,857
Cap Rate 9%
$1,452,000
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Mixed Use
$1.87M
$1.63M – $2.18M
NOI $130,680 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.69%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.43M
$2.12M – $2.83M
NOI $169,865 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.99%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
4,532
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Demographics for 48201, MI
14,500
Population
9,900
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
1.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,632
Density / Sq Mi
$24,392
Median Household Income
$36,835
Median Earnings
$841
Median Rent
$401,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Prime mixed-use development site in vibrant Midtown Detroit.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 3745-3759 Cass Ave Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High demand for apartment living in Midtown Detroit.; Rare opportunity for new mixed‑use housing development.; Prime location on the Cass Avenue corridor.
