Standalone Office Building with Street
For Sale
$250,000
554 S Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
Built in 1920, this standalone office building offers flexible interior space and strong street presence on S Telegraph Road.
Property Size4,058 SF
Lot Size0.27 Acres
Price / SF$61.61
Days on Market201
Property Features for 554 S Telegraph Road
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,058 SF
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Property subtype
Industrial
Amenities
3
88134.6
Building Details
Year Built
19
Listing Agency:
EXP Realty Birmingham
(248) 935-2754
Listed By:
Paul Mychalowych · License #6506042081
(248) 935-2754
Source:
Xome
Added: Jan 22
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 4:54AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This standalone commercial office building was built in 1920 and offers flexible interior space for office, professional services, medical practices, administrative headquarters, or owner-user occupancy, subject to buyer verification of permitted uses and zoning. The property sits on a 0.27-acre lot and is approximately 4,058 square feet.
Located in Pontiac’s Lakes Area with strong street presence on S Telegraph Road, the building is positioned along a major corridor connecting the city’s commercial nodes. The listing notes easy access to major arterials, local amenities, city services, and surrounding retail/employment hubs, with convenience for both staff and clients.
Interested buyers are encouraged to verify all property details, including zoning, utilities, measurements, and highest and best use. The property also notes ample on-site parking potential.
Located in Pontiac’s Lakes Area with strong street presence on S Telegraph Road, the building is positioned along a major corridor connecting the city’s commercial nodes. The listing notes easy access to major arterials, local amenities, city services, and surrounding retail/employment hubs, with convenience for both staff and clients.
Interested buyers are encouraged to verify all property details, including zoning, utilities, measurements, and highest and best use. The property also notes ample on-site parking potential.
Key Highlights
- Standalone commercial office building in Pontiac’s Lakes Area with street frontage on S Telegraph Road
- ~4,058 sq ft building with flexible interior space for office, professional services, medical, or administrative use (buyer to verify permitted uses/zoning)
- Built in 1920 with solid construction
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
$13,970
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
5.59%
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%
$279,400
$279.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$199,571
$199.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$155,222
$155.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,058 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
$24.3K $6.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.7K −$1.41/SF
EGI
$18.6K $4.59/SF
− OpEx
−$4.7K −$1.15/SF
NOI
$14.0K $3.44/SF
Area
Oakland County, MI
Vacancy
23.50%
Lease Rate
$6.00 /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%
$279,400
Cap Rate 7%
$199,571
Cap Rate 9%
$155,222
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Healthcare Medical
$784.5K
$686.4K – $915.2K
NOI $54,914 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.97%
Second Best
Office B
$199.6K
$174.6K – $232.8K
NOI $13,970 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.59%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$875.3K
$765.9K – $1.02M
NOI $61,269 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 24.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
499
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 48341, MI
16,980
Population
8,601
Households
2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
6.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,534
Density / Sq Mi
$46,185
Median Household Income
$34,200
Median Earnings
$917
Median Rent
$124,600
Median Home Value
Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Built in 1920, this standalone office building offers flexible interior space and strong street presence on S Telegraph Road.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 554 S Telegraph Road Pontiac, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Standalone commercial office building in Pontiac’s Lakes Area with street frontage on S Telegraph Road; ~4,058 sq ft building with flexible interior space for office, professional services, medical, or administrative use (buyer to verify permitted uses/zoning); Built in 1920 with solid construction
