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    5625 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

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    $1,650,000

    C3-zoned building with drive-thru capabilities, deli station, and multi-unit setup with one unit leased.

    Property size:
    8,750 SF
    Lot size:
    1.14 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $188/SF
    Added:
    Jul 15, 2025
    Days on Market:
    352
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 27 at 3:40 am

    Property Features for 5625 18 Mile Rd

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    8,750 SF
    Lot size
    1.14 Acres

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    Austin Yatooma
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    Listing office Odessa Properties

    Listing date Jul 15, 2025

    Source Exprealty

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    HighLights

    • Liquor store and business on 1.14 acres with a 8,750 SF C3‑General Business District building
    • Drive‑thru capabilities make the site well‑suited for fast food or quick‑service restaurant concepts
    • On‑site deli station offering subs, burgers, and sandwiches
    • Building includes four units, with one unit leased for steady rental income
    • Seller states the liquor store has operated in the community for over 30 years with a loyal customer base

    Overview

    The property is a drive-through restaurant and retail building on 1.14 acres, totaling 8,750 square feet. It is zoned in a C3-General Business District, supporting a variety of uses. The existing operation includes a deli station offering subs, burgers, and sandwiches, and the seller notes the site has room to expand the kitchen for additional hot menu options.

    The building is configured into four units, with one unit currently leased. The address is 5625 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI. Public remarks indicate the liquor store has been a community staple for over 30 years.

    For operators seeking a quick-service or fast-food concept, the drive-thru capability and existing restaurant/deli improvements can support a straightforward transition, while the C3 zoning offers flexibility for other retail or commercial uses consistent with the district. The seller requires proof of funds for all showings, and all inquiries should be coordinated to avoid disturbing employees.

    Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

    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 $162.8k $18.60
    − Vacancy −$12.5k −$1.43
    EGI $150.2k $17.17
    − OpEx −$37.6k −$4.29
    NOI $112.7k $12.88
    8,750 SF · lease $18.60/SF/yr · vacancy 7.70% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $1.61M
    $1.41M – $1.88M (±1% cap)
    NOI $112,664 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.83%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $1.50M
    $1.31M – $1.75M (±1% cap)
    NOI $105,153 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.37%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.93M
    $1.69M – $2.25M (±1% cap)
    NOI $135,120 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.19%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Drive through restaurants

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Sterling Heights
    County
    Macomb
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -83.052279
    Latitude
    42.594705

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Drive through restaurant - C3-zoned building with drive-thru capabilities, deli station, and multi-unit setup with one unit leased.
    Where is this drive through restaurant located?
    The property is located at 5625 18 Mile Rd Sterling Heights, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,650,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Liquor store and business on 1.14 acres with a 8,750 SF C3‑General Business District building; Drive‑thru capabilities make the site well‑suited for fast food or quick‑service restaurant concepts; On‑site deli station offering subs, burgers, and sandwiches
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