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    5175 Sawyer Woods Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685

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    $735,000

    Vacant Lot/Land - Traverse City, MI

    Lot size:
    14.56 Acres
    Added:
    Apr 20, 2026
    Days on Market:
    34
    Last Refresh:
    May 22 at 11:06 pm

    Property Features for 5175 Sawyer Woods Drive

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Residential,Multi-Family,Commercial,Industrial,Manufacture/Warehouse,Planned Unit Development,Other,Storage Buildings
    Exterior features
    None, Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    14.56 Acres

    Utilities

    Water front features
    Creek, Waterfront
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Stephen Karas
    Stephen Karas

    Listing agent Stephen Karas

    Listing office EXIT Northern Shores-TC 515 W. Fourteenth Street, Traverse City, MI

    Listing date Apr 20, 2026

    MLS# 1944004 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

    • Approved 86,400 sqft/10‑unit site condo development with included engineering and plans.
    • Nearly 15 acres of level, cleared land across 4 parcels.
    • Commercial zoning allows for diverse development options, including multi‑family residential.
    • Utilities (electric, natural gas, water) run through the property.
    • Prime location: only a half‑mile from US‑31.
    • Includes Waterfront Features: Creek

    Overview

    This property features nearly 15 acres of level and cleared land, spanning four parcels, situated in Blair Township, approximately a half-mile from US-31. The land is ready for development and has commercial zoning that allows for a variety of uses, including residential multi-family developments. Blair Township has approved an 86,400-sqft/10-unit site condo development via Special Use Permit; the engineering and plans are included in the sale. Electric, natural gas, and water utilities run east-west through the property.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Department Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Food Market

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

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Traverse City
    County
    Grand Traverse
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.6783003
    Latitude
    44.6626476

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - 14.56 acres of cleared land near US-31.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 5175 Sawyer Woods Drive Traverse City, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $735,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Approved 86,400 sqft/10‑unit site condo development with included engineering and plans.; Nearly 15 acres of level, cleared land across 4 parcels.; Commercial zoning allows for diverse development options, including multi‑family residential.
    (231) 342-4686
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    Stephen Karas
    Stephen Karas
    Real Estate License ID: 6501387018
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    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
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    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.

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

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    • 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
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    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • 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
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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