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Downtown Building with Redevelopment Potential
For Sale
$299,000

56 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Two-story building in downtown location suitable for various uses.

Property Size10,148 SF
Price / SF$29.46
Days on Market109

Property Features for 56 E Michigan Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 10,148 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $6,886

Building Details

Year Built 1958
Units 1
Listing Agency: Jaqua Realtors
Listed By: Joy L Brown · License #6501417340
Source: Elliman
Added: Apr 24 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 9 at 6:31AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-story building, situated in a downtown location with significant foot and car traffic, offers 10,148 square feet of space suitable for a variety of uses including a restaurant, retail store, office space, meeting place, or housing. The property features 42.5 feet of street frontage on Michigan Avenue, with windows on both levels. The rear of the building includes 35 parking spaces. The location is within walking distance of City Hall, the Justice Complex, Kellogg Research Center, and the Kellogg Foundation, with easy access to M-66/I194 and Capital Ave SW. The property has a walk score of 49, indicating it is car-dependent, and a bike score of 48, indicating it is somewhat bikeable.

Key Highlights

  • High‑traffic downtown location on Michigan Avenue.
  • Large 10,148 SqFt, 2‑story building suitable for various uses.
  • 42.5 feet of street frontage with ample windows on both levels.**

Property Analytics

Current Use

Marks Music Studio Vocational School LaborMax Staffing - Battle ... Employment Agency

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office HVAC Service Spa & Massage Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom Auto Parts 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

896
Businesses Nearby
13k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 64% Dining 36%
BP Shops & Services
7,360 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Jimmy John's Dining
3,003 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Schlotzsky's Dining
1,584 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Muffler Man Shops & Services
852 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 49017, MI

21,377
Population
9,701
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
56.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
376
Density / Sq Mi
$58,500
Median Household Income
$40,386
Median Earnings
$946
Median Rent
$134,800
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?
Storefront property - Two-story building in downtown location suitable for various uses.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 56 E Michigan Ave Battle Creek, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑traffic downtown location on Michigan Avenue.; Large 10,148 SqFt, 2‑story building suitable for various uses.; 42.5 feet of street frontage with ample windows on both levels.**
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