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Remodeled Office Building with Parking
For Sale
$2,400,000

522 E Front, Traverse City, MI 49686

C-4a-zoned property offers central air, on-site parking, and flexible office configurations.

Property Size6,584 SF
Price / SF$364.52
Days on Market322

Property Features for 522 E Front

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,584 SF
Property subtype Industrial
Zoning C-4a

Additional Details

Road Access Yes

Amenities

Central Air
3
133165

Building Details

Year Built 1979
Buildings 1
Stories 2
Listing Agency:
Listed By: Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Source: Xome
Added: Sep 18, 2025 Changed: Aug 2 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 4:13AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This remodeled office building includes a new roof, central air, a primary floor with substantial workspace, and additional offices on the lower level. The layout can accommodate either one office user or multiple users, providing flexibility within the existing configuration. The property was built in 1979 and has been updated for contemporary office occupancy.

Positioned at the eastern entrance to downtown Traverse City, the building has ingress and egress from Front Street and an on-site parking lot. C-4a zoning allows multiple commercial uses, supporting office operations and other permitted business applications.

Key Highlights

  • Remodeled office building with a new roof
  • On‑site parking lot
  • C‑4a zoning for multiple commercial uses

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 $110.6k $16.80
− Vacancy −$16.6k −$2.52
EGI $94.0k $14.28
− OpEx −$23.5k −$3.57
NOI $70.5k $10.71
6,584 SF · lease $16.80/SF/yr · vacancy 15.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.01M
$881.4K – $1.18M (±1% cap)
NOI $70,515 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.94%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.43M
$1.25M – $1.67M (±1% cap)
NOI $100,119 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.17%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

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

Top Pick Plumbing Service Grocery & Convenience Store Electrical Service Butcher HVAC Service Barber Shop

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

880
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49686, MI

25,859
Population
13,261
Households
2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
46%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
47.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
547
Density / Sq Mi
$71,198
Median Household Income
$40,373
Median Earnings
$1,209
Median Rent
$295,500
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 - C-4a-zoned property offers central air, on-site parking, and flexible office configurations.
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 $2,400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Remodeled office building with a new roof; On‑site parking lot; C‑4a zoning for multiple commercial uses
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