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Freestanding Bank Branch with Drive-Thru
For Sale
$625,000

5135 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

COMMERCIAL - Grand Rapids, MI

Property Size3,210 SF
Lot Size1.69 Acres
Price / SF$166.05
Days on Market92

Property Features for 5135 Kalamazoo Avenue SE

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Office
Zoning description C4
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1
Interior features Broadband
Elementary school district Kentwood
Middle school district Kentwood
High school district Kentwood
Standard status Active
APN 41-18-29-480-044
Size 3,764 SF
Lot size 1.69 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description E 299 FT OF THAT PART OF SE 1/4 SE 1/4 LYING S OF GLENWOOD FOREST NO.2 EX COM AT SE COR OF SEC TH N 1D 08M 44S W ALONG E
Tax Annual Amount 18869
Legal Description E 299 FT OF THAT PART OF SE 1/4 SE 1/4 LYING S OF GLENWOOD FOREST NO.2 EX COM AT SE COR OF SEC TH N 1D 08M 44S W ALONG E

Utilities

Utilities Phone Available
Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1979
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 1
Building materials Brick
Listing Agency: NAI Wisinski of West Michigan
Listed By: Jodi K Milks · License #6506044331
Added: Jun 2 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Sep 1 at 2:06AM
MLS# 26026418

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

For sale: a freestanding 3,210 SF former bank branch with a 350 SF drive-thru, situated on approximately 0.75 acres in Kent County. The existing configuration supports professional office, medical, or service-oriented use, with the drive-thru component offering a dedicated on-site lane for service functions. Zoned C-4 Office, the property is positioned as an established commercial site for users seeking a standalone building.

The property is located along Kalamazoo Avenue SE, with convenient access to 44th Street and 28th Street. It sits near established neighborhood retail, and it is within close proximity to major regional shopping destinations including Woodland Mall and Breton Village Shopping Center.

Availability is scheduled for September 2026, allowing interested tenants and buyers to plan for an orderly move-in timeline. With its freestanding layout, drive-thru area, and C-4 Office zoning, the building may fit practices and service businesses that want a dedicated structure rather than a multi-tenant space. Please do not contact bank employees during business operations; for more information or to schedule a tour, contact Jodi Milks, CCIM, NAI Wisinski of West Michigan, or email for details.

Key Highlights

  • 3,210 SF former bank branch with a 350 SF drive‑thru on 0.75 acres in Kent County
  • Zoned C‑4 Office
  • Located along Kalamazoo Avenue SE with convenient access to 44th Street and 28th Street

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
$35,180
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
5.63%
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%
$703,600 $703.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$502,571 $502.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$390,889 $390.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,764 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
$60.5K $16.08/SF
− Vacancy
−$13.6K −$3.62/SF
EGI
$46.9K $12.46/SF
− OpEx
−$11.7K −$3.12/SF
NOI
$35.2K $9.35/SF
Area
Grand Rapids, MI
Vacancy
22.50%
Lease Rate
$16.08 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$703,600
Cap Rate 7%
$502,571
Cap Rate 9%
$390,889

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$502.6K
$439.8K – $586.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,180 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.63%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$873.5K
$764.3K – $1.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,146 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.78%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Comerica Bank Bank Comerica Bank - ATM Atm

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Pharmacy HVAC Service Furniture & Home Goods

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
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

184
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49508, MI

41,851
Population
16,583
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
11.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,547
Density / Sq Mi
$65,328
Median Household Income
$41,115
Median Earnings
$1,179
Median Rent
$257,900
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 building - Freestanding office/medical facility with drive-thru on Kalamazoo Avenue SE, zoned C-4 Office in Grand Rapids.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 5135 Kalamazoo Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $625,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,210 SF former bank branch with a 350 SF drive‑thru on 0.75 acres in Kent County; Zoned C‑4 Office; Located along Kalamazoo Avenue SE with convenient access to 44th Street and 28th Street
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