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Restaurant Property with Detached Storage
For Sale
$1,500,000

5225 Portage Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49002

The 1.867-acre site has access from three roads and is zoned CC in the City of Kalamazoo.

Property Size6,219 SF
Lot Size1.87 Acres
Price / SF$241.20
Days on Market11

Property Features for 5225 Portage Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,219 SF
Lot size 1.87 Acres
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning CC

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Restaurant

Equipment Included No
Liquor License No

Additional Details

Furnished No

Building Details

Year Built 1976
Buildings 2
Listing Agency: NAI Wisinski of West Michigan
Listed By: Jodi K Milks · License #6506044331
Source: Metrodetroithomeguide
Added: Oct 1 Changed: Oct 10 Last Checked: Oct 10 at 2:36AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

A full-service restaurant property includes a detached 1,056-square-foot storage building. The restaurant was built in 1976, and the site is zoned CC, Community Commercial District, in the City of Kalamazoo. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are offered separately; a liquor license may also be available for separate purchase.

Portage Road frontage measures approximately 232 feet, with additional access from Airview Boulevard and Byrd Avenue. The property is adjacent to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport and less than a quarter mile from the I-94 interchange. Hotel, gas station, and car wash redevelopment may be possible, subject to zoning and Special Use Permit requirements.

Key Highlights

  • 1.867‑acre restaurant property zoned CC, Community Commercial District
  • Detached 1,056 SF storage building
  • Approximately 232 feet of frontage along Portage Road

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$58,346
Cap Rate
3.89%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,166,920 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$833,514 $833.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$648,289 $648.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,219 SF
Gross rent
$81.7K $13.14/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$0.63/SF
EGI
$77.8K $12.51/SF
− OpEx
−$19.4K −$3.13/SF
NOI
$58.3K $9.38/SF
Area
Kalamazoo County, MI
Vacancy
4.80%
Lease Rate
$13.14 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,166,920
Cap Rate 7%
$833,514
Cap Rate 9%
$648,289

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$833.5K
$729.3K – $972.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,346 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.89%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$1.63M
$1.42M – $1.90M (±1% cap)
NOI $113,917 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.59%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Kalamazoo Valley Antique ... Home Decor Store Travelers Craft BBQ ... Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store Auto Repair Shop Restaurant Law Firm

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
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

240
Businesses Nearby
42k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 47% Shops & Services 43% Hotels & Casinos 8% Beauty & Spa 2%
Shell Shops & Services
18,001 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Taco Bell Dining
10,075 visits/mo 0.0 miles
BIGGBY COFFEE Dining
6,161 visits/mo 0.0 miles
SUBWAY Dining
3,420 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Hampton Inn Kalamazoo Hotels & Casinos
2,235 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 49002, MI

19,553
Population
8,975
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
43%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
17.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,130
Density / Sq Mi
$71,621
Median Household Income
$45,938
Median Earnings
$910
Median Rent
$223,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - The 1.867-acre site has access from three roads and is zoned CC in the City of Kalamazoo.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 5225 Portage Rd Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1.867‑acre restaurant property zoned CC, Community Commercial District; Detached 1,056 SF storage building; Approximately 232 feet of frontage along Portage Road
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