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Five-Unit Apartment Building
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$525,000

421 N Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855

MULTIFAMILY, More than 2 Stories, Marquette, MI

Property Size4,258 SF
Lot Size0.17 Acres
Price / SF$123.30
Days on Market489

Property Features for 421 N Front Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning description Multi-Family
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Full bathrooms 5
Rooms Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Laundry Room, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 2, Basement
Parking features Driveway
Patio and Porch features Porch, Deck
Interior features Hardwood Floors
Exterior features Deck, Porch, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Appliances Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Lot features Main Street, Walk to School, Sidewalks
Elementary school Graveraet
Middle school Bothwell
High school Marquette Senior High School
Elementary school district Marquette Area School District
Middle school district Marquette Area School District
High school district Marquette Area School District
Subdivision Marquette (52016)
Standard status Active
Size 4,258 SF
Lot size 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Heating system Oil
Cooling system Ceiling Fan(s)
Water source Public

Amenities

separate locked storage spaces
laundry area

Building Details

Year built 1912
Number of units 5
Architectural style Conventional
Listing Agency: SELECT REALTY
Listed By: SEAN LEAHY · License #UPAR
Added: Apr 30, 2025 Changed: Aug 21 Last Checked: Aug 31 at 7:06PM
MLS# 50173167

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 4258-square-foot apartment property contains five units, with four one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment. Built in 1912, the conventional-style building features hardwood floors, public water, oil heat, and ceiling fans. Individual appliances include ranges/ovens, refrigerators, washers, and dryers. A basement provides separately secured storage areas along with shared laundry space, while the exterior includes a porch, deck, sidewalks, and street lighting.

The property sits at 421 N Front Street in Marquette, near downtown and the Third Street corridor. Five off-street parking spots are provided through the driveway. The 0.17-acre site offers a compact multifamily configuration with established residential improvements and practical shared amenities.

Key Highlights

  • Five‑unit apartment property with four one‑bedroom units and one two‑bedroom unit
  • 4258 square feet on a 0.17‑acre site
  • Five off‑street parking spots provided

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
$23,027
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
4.39%
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%
$460,540 $460.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$328,957 $329.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$255,856 $255.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,258 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
$43.4K $10.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.6K −$0.37/SF
EGI
$41.9K $9.83/SF
− OpEx
−$18.8K −$4.42/SF
NOI
$23.0K $5.41/SF
Area
Marquette County, MI
Vacancy
3.60%
Lease Rate
$10.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$460,540
Cap Rate 7%
$328,957
Cap Rate 9%
$255,856

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$329.0K
$287.8K – $383.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,027 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.39%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.25M
$1.10M – $1.46M (±1% cap)
NOI $87,783 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.72%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Accounting Firm Hotel & Motel Car Rental 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.

Lease Details

5
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,271
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49855, MI

32,929
Population
15,779
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
206.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
159
Density / Sq Mi
$62,321
Median Household Income
$27,408
Median Earnings
$992
Median Rent
$245,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - One- and two-bedroom layouts include basement storage, laundry facilities, and five off-street parking spaces.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 421 N Front Street Marquette, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $525,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five‑unit apartment property with four one‑bedroom units and one two‑bedroom unit; 4258 square feet on a 0.17‑acre site; Five off‑street parking spots provided
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