Updated Three-Unit
For Sale
$150,000
Pending
5031 LAFONTAINE St, Detroit, MI 48236
Income property with vacant units and substantial mechanical upgrades already completed.
Property Size1,156 SF
Days on Market9
Property Features for 5031 LAFONTAINE St
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
1,156 SF
Property subtype
Investment
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
3
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$1,002
Building Details
Building Size
1,156 SF
Year Built
1920
Units
3
Listing Agency:
SCS Great Lakes INC
(586) 210-3350
Listed By:
Erick Monzo
(586) 210-3350
Source:
Elliman
Added: Aug 22
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 10:40AM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of SCS Great Lakes INC
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1920 triplex contains three residential units, including vacant units that allow the next owner to determine tenant selection and leasing terms. The property has received substantial infrastructure work, including fully replaced plumbing, electrical updates, and a sewer connection extending to the road.
Mechanical improvements include a newer furnace and central air conditioning. Walk Score is 79, classified as Very Walkable, while Bike Score is 65, classified as Bikeable. The combination of unit count, vacant availability, and completed building-system improvements provides a clear operating profile for a multifamily owner.
Mechanical improvements include a newer furnace and central air conditioning. Walk Score is 79, classified as Very Walkable, while Bike Score is 65, classified as Bikeable. The combination of unit count, vacant availability, and completed building-system improvements provides a clear operating profile for a multifamily owner.
Key Highlights
- Three‑unit triplex built in 1920
- Vacant units provide flexibility for tenant selection
- All‑new plumbing installed
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
$13,211
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
8.81%
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%
$264,220
$264.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$188,729
$188.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$146,789
$146.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,156 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
$20.1K $17.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$1.07/SF
EGI
$18.9K $16.33/SF
− OpEx
−$5.7K −$4.90/SF
NOI
$13.2K $11.43/SF
Area
Detroit, MI
Vacancy
6.17%
Lease Rate
$17.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$264,220
Cap Rate 7%
$188,729
Cap Rate 9%
$146,789
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$188.7K
$165.1K – $220.2K
NOI $13,211 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.81%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$173.2K
$151.6K – $202.1K
NOI $12,127 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.08%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$255.0K
$223.1K – $297.5K
NOI $17,851 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,588
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 48236, MI
31,286
Population
13,078
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
68%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
7.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,171
Density / Sq Mi
$130,776
Median Household Income
$69,959
Median Earnings
$1,588
Median Rent
$353,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Income property with vacant units and substantial mechanical upgrades already completed.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 5031 LAFONTAINE St Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit triplex built in 1920; Vacant units provide flexibility for tenant selection; All‑new plumbing installed
