Freestanding Corner Retail
For Sale
$150,000
595 ORCHARD LAKE RD, Pontiac, MI 48341
Freestanding retail building with tenant-controlled HVAC, on-site parking, and storage on a corner lot.
Property Size1,224 SF
Price / SF$122.55
Days on Market199
Property Features for 595 ORCHARD LAKE RD
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,224 SF
Property subtype
Industrial
Amenities
3
4883.5
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 9 at 5:07AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
A freestanding retail building offering approximately 1,224 square feet on a compact 0.09-acre corner lot. The property includes tenant-controlled HVAC, on-site parking, and storage space. Available for a range of business uses; buyer to verify zoning and permitted uses.
The building has frontage on Orchard Lake Road and Thomas Lane, supporting flexible storefront and customer-access needs. The site is positioned on a commercial corridor with convenient access for visitors and staff. Buyer and agent should verify all details, including current condition, zoning/use, utilities, and measurements.
The building has frontage on Orchard Lake Road and Thomas Lane, supporting flexible storefront and customer-access needs. The site is positioned on a commercial corridor with convenient access for visitors and staff. Buyer and agent should verify all details, including current condition, zoning/use, utilities, and measurements.
Key Highlights
- 1,224 sq ft freestanding retail/commercial building in Pontiac
- Corner lot with frontage on Orchard Lake Rd and Thomas Lane (0.09 acre; lot dimensions 4,883.5)
- Tenant‑controlled HVAC
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
$13,171
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
8.78%
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%
$263,420
$263.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$188,157
$188.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$146,344
$146.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,224 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
$20.6K $16.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.7K −$1.43/SF
EGI
$18.8K $15.37/SF
− OpEx
−$5.6K −$4.61/SF
NOI
$13.2K $10.76/SF
Area
Oakland County, MI
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$16.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$263,420
Cap Rate 7%
$188,157
Cap Rate 9%
$146,344
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$188.2K
$164.6K – $219.5K
NOI $13,171 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.78%
Second Best
Office B
$60.2K
$52.7K – $70.2K
NOI $4,214 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.81%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$264.0K
$231.0K – $308.0K
NOI $18,480 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.32%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
431
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
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Freestanding retail building with tenant-controlled HVAC, on-site parking, and storage on a corner lot.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 595 ORCHARD LAKE RD Pontiac, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,224 sq ft freestanding retail/commercial building in Pontiac; Corner lot with frontage on Orchard Lake Rd and Thomas Lane (0.09 acre; lot dimensions 4,883.5); Tenant‑controlled HVAC
