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Updated Duplex with Two Units
For Sale
$394,000

7228 S M 88 Hwy, Bellaire, MI 49615

Two-level property includes remodeled kitchens, bathrooms, windows, plumbing, electrical systems, and laundry accommodations.

Property Size1,784 SF
Price / SF$220.85
Days on Market12

Property Features for 7228 S M 88 Hwy

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,784 SF
Property subtype Residential Income

Property Condition

Severity Repairs Needed
Evidence One lower-level bedroom is currently non-conforming

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,737

Amenities

laundry accommodations

Building Details

Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Northern Michigan
Listed By: Julia Pietrowicz · License #6502372398
Source: Exprealty
Added: Aug 19 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 7:51AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,784-square-foot duplex contains two units with updated interiors and separate laundry arrangements. Improvements include wood, tile, and LVP flooring, replacement windows, upgraded plumbing and electrical systems, modernized kitchens with newer appliances, and remodeled bathrooms. Laundry is located in the upstairs bathroom, while the lower unit has a separate laundry room. One lower-level bedroom is currently non-conforming; an egress window could be added to improve its functionality.

The property is located at 7228 S M 88 Hwy in Bellaire, across from a campground. The residence currently shares a parcel with a retail building and pole building, and the seller will split the property before closing.

Key Highlights

  • 1,784 SF duplex configured with two residential units
  • Recent updates include windows, plumbing, electrical, flooring, kitchens, appliances, and bathrooms
  • Laundry accommodations serve both levels

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
$14,064
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
3.57%
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%
$281,280 $281.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$200,914 $200.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$156,267 $156.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,784 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
$23.3K $13.08/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.2K −$1.82/SF
EGI
$20.1K $11.26/SF
− OpEx
−$6.0K −$3.38/SF
NOI
$14.1K $7.88/SF
Area
Antrim County, MI
Vacancy
13.90%
Lease Rate
$13.08 /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%
$281,280
Cap Rate 7%
$200,914
Cap Rate 9%
$156,267

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$200.9K
$175.8K – $234.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,064 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.57%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$192.1K
$168.1K – $224.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,449 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.41%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$317.5K
$277.8K – $370.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,224 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.64%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Building Supply Auto Parts Store Storage Facility Garden Center 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.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

14
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49615, MI

4,161
Population
3,575
Households
1.2
Avg Household Size
57
Median Age
44%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
68.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
61
Density / Sq Mi
$78,750
Median Household Income
$38,635
Median Earnings
$775
Median Rent
$257,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-level property includes remodeled kitchens, bathrooms, windows, plumbing, electrical systems, and laundry accommodations.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 7228 S M 88 Hwy Bellaire, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $394,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,784 SF duplex configured with two residential units; Recent updates include windows, plumbing, electrical, flooring, kitchens, appliances, and bathrooms; Laundry accommodations serve both levels
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