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500 E Great Lakes St, River Rouge, MI 48218

Site includes major power and water entitlements plus 1.5 MSF of clear-span space served by five 125-ton cranes.

Property Size1,500,000 SF
Days on Market279

Property Features for 500 E Great Lakes St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,500,000 SF
Property subtype Land

Additional Details

Heavy Power Yes
Listing Agency: Colliers
Listed By: Patrich Jett · License #6501352778
Source: Cpix.resimplifi
Added: Nov 3, 2025 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 7:07AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This industrial site includes four transformers providing a combined 60,000 KVA of electrical capacity. It also has a water entitlement to utilize up to 120 million gallons per day from the Detroit River for processing purposes. Existing improvements include 1.5 MSF of clear span space equipped with five 125-ton cranes.

Rail infrastructure includes approximately 26 miles of rail, with access to three Class 1 rail carriers via Transtar’s Delray Connecting Railroad.

In a redevelopment scenario, conceptual plans indicate up to 2.3 MSF of modern Class A industrial could be built on site.

Key Highlights

  • Power: four transformers rated at 15,000 KVA each, for a total of 60,000 KVA
  • Water entitlement: up to 120MM gallons per day from the Detroit River for processing purposes
  • 1.5 MSF existing clear‑span space served by five 125‑ton cranes

Property Analytics

Current Use

Manufacturing properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Hair Salon Parking Lot & Garage Nail Salon Bakery

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

Yes
Heavy power

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

309
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48218, MI

7,271
Population
3,466
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
7%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
2.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,305
Density / Sq Mi
$32,683
Median Household Income
$32,246
Median Earnings
$759
Median Rent
$56,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Midwest region

4.4% 2019
4.9% 2020
3.6% 2021
3.1% 2022
4.6% 2023
5% 2024
4.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Manufacturing property - Site includes major power and water entitlements plus 1.5 MSF of clear-span space served by five 125-ton cranes.
Where is this manufacturing property located?
The property is located at 500 E Great Lakes St River Rouge, MI.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Power: four transformers rated at 15,000 KVA each, for a total of 60,000 KVA; Water entitlement: up to 120MM gallons per day from the Detroit River for processing purposes; 1.5 MSF existing clear‑span space served by five 125‑ton cranes
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