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Mixed-Use Building with Connecting Staircase
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$6,740,000

64 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Connected upper floors provide an owner-user office configuration within downtown Grand Rapids’ Entertainment District.

Property Size53,920 SF
Price / SF$125
Days on Market175

Property Features for 64 Ionia Ave SW

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 53,920 SF
Class Class A
Total Parking Spaces 87
Property subtype Office
Zoning CC

Amenities

87 Parking Spaces

Building Details

Year Built 1916
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Advantage Commercial Real Estate
Listed By: Gary Albrecht · License #501448393
Source: Carwm.resimplifi
Added: Mar 10 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Aug 31 at 12:08AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property combines office and retail space within a 53,920-square-foot building constructed in 1916. The third and fourth floors are linked by an interior staircase, creating a connected office configuration for an owner-user. Building signage opportunities are also identified as part of the upper-floor offering.

The property is located at 64 Ionia Ave SW in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, within the Entertainment District. Major entertainment venues, destination restaurants, hotels, and market-rate multifamily developments are located in the surrounding area. The property carries CC zoning and offers a downtown setting with nearby amenities and pedestrian-oriented activity.

Key Highlights

  • 53,920‑square‑foot mixed‑use building with office and retail space
  • Third and fourth floors connected by an interior staircase
  • CC zoning designation

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
$595,277
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
8.83%
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%
$11,905,540 $11.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$8,503,957 $8.5M
Cap Rate 9%
$6,614,189 $6.6M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 53,920 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
$1.04M $19.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$82.8K −$1.54/SF
EGI
$952.4K $17.66/SF
− OpEx
−$357.2K −$6.62/SF
NOI
$595.3K $11.04/SF
Area
Grand Rapids, MI
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$19.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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%
$11,905,540
Cap Rate 7%
$8,503,957
Cap Rate 9%
$6,614,189

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$11.17M
$9.77M – $13.03M (±1% cap)
NOI $781,613 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.60%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$8.50M
$7.44M – $9.92M (±1% cap)
NOI $595,277 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.83%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$12.51M
$10.95M – $14.60M (±1% cap)
NOI $875,930 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.00%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Jupiter Applications Llc (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store The Loft at Luna Wedding Service Icavia Advertising Agency Luna - GRAND RAPIDS Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Storage Facility Big Box & Wholesale Store Veterinary Clinic Grocery & Convenience Store Carpet & Flooring 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

5,139
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49503, MI

39,344
Population
19,017
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
44%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
7.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,390
Density / Sq Mi
$61,734
Median Household Income
$36,694
Median Earnings
$1,207
Median Rent
$224,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Connected upper floors provide an owner-user office configuration within downtown Grand Rapids’ Entertainment District.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 64 Ionia Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $6,740,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 53,920‑square‑foot mixed‑use building with office and retail space; Third and fourth floors connected by an interior staircase; CC zoning designation
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