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Flexible Retail and Office Building
For Sale
$193,510

5100 E Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

COMMERCIAL - Kalamazoo, MI

Property Size1,320 SF
Lot Size0.40 Acres
Price / SF$146.60
Days on Market52

Property Features for 5100 E Michigan Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Office
Zoning description B-3
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1
Interior features Broadband
Elementary school district Comstock
Middle school district Comstock
High school district Comstock
Directions Sprinkle turn right onto E Michigan. Building will be on your right-hand side.
Standard status Active
APN 07-18-355-060
Size 1,320 SF
Lot size 0.40 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Description See attachment
Tax Annual Amount 3182
Legal Description See attachment

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Sewer type Septic Tank
Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Well

Building Details

Year built 2002
Number of units 1
Building materials Vinyl Siding
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: Five Star Real Estate
Listed By: Natasha R Anderson
Added: Jun 11 Changed: Jul 27 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 2:06AM
MLS# 26028718

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale commercial property is a flexible building offering two private offices and two large open areas. The layout supports a range of operational setups, including sales- and customer-facing uses, retail merchandising, or light commercial/service workflows, with the open floor plans providing space for displays, inventory storage, and customer service.

The building was formerly operated as a car dealership. A new owner can continue using it for vehicle-related sales or adapt the space for specialty retail, contractor headquarters, professional offices, or other commercial ventures consistent with the existing configuration.

At approximately 1,320 square feet, the property sits on a 0.4-acre lot, providing room for a variety of site and space programming based on the needs of the next tenant or owner.

Key Highlights

  • Flex commercial building built in 2002 with forced‑air heating and central air
  • Former car dealership with layout of two private offices plus two large open areas
  • Spacious open floor plans suited to vehicle display, inventory storage, customer service, or retail merchandising

Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $19.0k $14.40
− Vacancy −$1.4k −$1.04
EGI $17.6k $13.36
− OpEx −$4.4k −$3.34
NOI $13.2k $10.02
1,320 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 7.20% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$189.0K
$165.4K – $220.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,230 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.84%
Second Best
Retail
$130.0K
$113.8K – $151.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $9,103 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.70%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$345.4K
$302.2K – $403.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,179 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.49%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Gregersen Photography, LLC Photography Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Hair Salon Building Supply Pharmacy

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

131
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49048, MI

25,067
Population
10,440
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
35.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
714
Density / Sq Mi
$62,160
Median Household Income
$36,150
Median Earnings
$1,032
Median Rent
$158,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office units - Building offers two private offices and two large open areas suited to retail, sales, service, or light commercial uses.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 5100 E Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $193,510.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Flex commercial building built in 2002 with forced‑air heating and central air; Former car dealership with layout of two private offices plus two large open areas; Spacious open floor plans suited to vehicle display, inventory storage, customer service, or retail merchandising
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