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545 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

Restaurant property with income, parking, and signage in Ferndale.

Property Size4,501 SF
Price / SF$211.06
Days on Market179

Property Features for 545 W Nine Mile Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,501 SF
Total Parking Spaces 20
Property subtype Retail
Zoning B1
Occupancy 100%

Building Details

Year Built 2005
Buildings 1
Tenancy Single
Listing Agency: L. Mason Capitani
Listed By: Aaron Smith · License #MI 6501377543
Source: Crexi
Added: Feb 13 Changed: Aug 10 Last Checked: Aug 10 at 1:41PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial property is located in Ferndale and offers an investment opportunity with immediate income and future flexibility. The property features excellent building signage with strong main road visibility. A dedicated 21-car parking lot provides rare on-site parking. The roof and HVAC system were replaced in the last 4 years. There is an existing restaurant tenant in place, willing to remain through June 2027. The property size is 4,501 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Prime location in the heart of Ferndale
  • Rare on‑site parking with a dedicated 21 car parking lot
  • Investment opportunity with immediate income

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
$67,958
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
7.15%
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%
$1,359,160 $1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$970,829 $970.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$755,089 $755.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,501 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
$97.2K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.6K −$1.47/SF
EGI
$90.6K $20.13/SF
− OpEx
−$22.7K −$5.03/SF
NOI
$68.0K $15.10/SF
Area
Oakland County, MI
Vacancy
6.80%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /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%
$1,359,160
Cap Rate 7%
$970,829
Cap Rate 9%
$755,089

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$970.8K
$849.5K – $1.13M (±1% cap)
NOI $67,958 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.15%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Daycare Center Food Market (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Computer & Electronic Repair Home Appliance Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,475
Businesses Nearby
144k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 75% Shops & Services 20% Beauty & Spa 2% Electronics 2%
McDonald's Dining
22,302 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Wendy's Dining
20,467 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Pizza Hut Dining
13,458 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Taco Bell Dining
10,104 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Mobil Shops & Services
9,934 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 48220, MI

21,564
Population
12,003
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
4.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,901
Density / Sq Mi
$86,095
Median Household Income
$54,557
Median Earnings
$1,191
Median Rent
$229,700
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?
Restaurant - Restaurant property with income, parking, and signage in Ferndale.
Where is this restaurant located?
The property is located at 545 W Nine Mile Rd Ferndale, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location in the heart of Ferndale; Rare on‑site parking with a dedicated 21 car parking lot; Investment opportunity with immediate income
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