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    444 E Houghton Avenue West Branch, MI 48661

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    $649,000

    Office Building - West Branch, MI

    Property size:
    15,000 SF
    Lot size:
    1.45 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $43/SF
    Added:
    May 6, 2026
    Days on Market:
    2
    Last Refresh:
    May 7 at 12:06 pm

    Property Features for 444 E Houghton Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Commercial
    Rooms
    Basement
    Basement Y/N
    1
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    15,000 SF
    Lot size
    1.45 Acres

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1990
    Roof type
    Asphalt
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Brandon LaBelle

    Listing agent Brandon LaBelle

    Listing office LABELLE REALTY LLC 405 S MISSION, MT. PLEASANT, MI

    Listing date May 6, 2026

    MLS# 1944752 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • 15,000 sq ft building on 1.3 acres offers many possible uses.
    • Includes approximately 12,000 sq ft of office space.
    • Features approximately 3,000 sq ft of shop or storage space.
    • Includes a basement.
    • Has forced air heating.
    • Roof is asphalt.

    Overview

    Versatile Office Building in West Branch

    This 15,000 square foot commercial building, situated on approximately 1.3 acres, offers versatile space suitable for various uses. Previously utilized as office space, the property includes approximately 12,000 square feet of office area and 3,000 square feet of shop or storage space. Located in West Branch, Michigan, the property is zoned for commercial use. The building is located at 444 E Houghton Avenue. The lot size is 1.45 acres. Potential buyers can explore multiple business applications for this property.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Child Abuse Or Neglect Social Service Agency Ogemaw County Human ... Social Service Agency

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    West Branch
    County
    Ogemaw
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -84.228658
    Latitude
    44.275882

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - 15,000 SF building suitable for office, shop, or storage.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 444 E Houghton Avenue West Branch, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $649,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 15,000 sq ft building on 1.3 acres offers many possible uses.; Includes approximately 12,000 sq ft of office space.; Features approximately 3,000 sq ft of shop or storage space.
    (989) 621-3025
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    Brandon LaBelle
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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