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    522 E Front, Traverse City, MI 49686

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    For Sale
    $2,950,000

    Remodeled office building with parking and development potential.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    7,500 SF
    Lot size:
    0.53 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $393/SF
    Added:
    Mar 5, 2026
    Days on Market:
    77
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:50 pm

    Property Features for 522 E Front

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    7,500 SF
    Lot size
    0.53 Acres
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1979

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    Listing Contact
    Scott Hardy
    Scott Hardy

    Listing agent Scott Hardy License #6501306294

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    Listing date Mar 5, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Newly remodeled with over 6,500 sq. ft. on the main floor and 1,000 sq. ft. of offices in the lower level.
    • Large on‑site parking lot.
    • Zoned C‑4a for multiple commercial uses.
    • Iconic office building at the Eastern entrance to downtown Traverse City.
    • Ingress and egress off of Front Street.
    • New roof.

    Overview

    This iconic office building is located at the eastern entrance to downtown Traverse City. The property includes a large parking lot on-site. The building features a new roof and has been newly remodeled. It offers over 6,500 square feet on the main floor, with an additional 1,000 square feet of office space in the lower level. Zoned C-4a, the property allows for multiple commercial uses. It provides ingress and egress off of Front Street. Future development is possible up to 45 feet. The property is situated on 0.53 acres.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Alex MacKenzie Commercial ... Real Estate Agency Leslie Young Realtor ... Real Estate Agency Molly Buttleman Real Estate Agency Pam Klumpp, Coldwell ... Real Estate Agency Shelley Grombala-Coldwell Banker ... Real Estate Agency

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Real Estate Agency Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Auto Repair Shop

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Traverse City
    County
    Grand Traverse
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.6123
    Latitude
    44.7639

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Remodeled office building with parking and development potential.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 522 E Front Traverse City, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,950,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Newly remodeled with over 6,500 sq. ft. on the main floor and 1,000 sq. ft. of offices in the lower level.; Large on‑site parking lot.; Zoned C‑4a for multiple commercial uses.
    (231) 492-5898
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    Scott Hardy
    Scott Hardy
    Real Estate License ID: 6501306294
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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
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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.

    Disclaimer

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

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • 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
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • 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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