Contiguous Flex Space
New
For Sale
$495,000
807 Lake Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684
COMMERCIAL - Traverse City, MI
Property Size4,927 SF
Lot Size0.22 Acres
Price / SF$100.47
Days on Market5
Property Features for 807 Lake Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Zoning description
Multi-Family
Parking features
Parking Lot
Exterior features
Block
Directions
From Cass Street go to 11th Street, turn east and go one block, subject property will be on the east side of the road.
Subdivision
Grand Traverse
Standard status
Active
Size
4,927 SF
Lot size
0.22 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
LOT 10 BLK 19 HANNAH LAY & CO'S 2ND ADD
Legal Description
LOT 10 BLK 19 HANNAH LAY & CO'S 2ND ADD
Building Details
Building materials
Block
Roof type
Membrane
Listing Agency:
Charlevoix Properties
(231) 536-3300
Listed By:
Gary Strange
(231) 536-3300
Added: Aug 13
Changed: Aug 15
Last Checked: Aug 17 at 9:06AM
MLS# 1949266
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This offering consists of three contiguous commercial properties at 807 Lake Avenue in Traverse City. The buildings have supported commercial, professional office, and warehouse uses over several decades, providing a mix of existing commercial configurations. A large 60-by-80-foot building includes 4,800 square feet of storage space. Block construction, membrane roofing, and a parking lot are among the property improvements.
The eastern boundary adjoins property owned by MDOT and the City of Traverse City, creating an open area extending toward Boardman Lake. A walking trail runs along the southern boundary, while downtown Traverse City is within walking distance of the property. The site is located in the 49684 postal area of Grand Traverse County and carries R-3 zoning.
The eastern boundary adjoins property owned by MDOT and the City of Traverse City, creating an open area extending toward Boardman Lake. A walking trail runs along the southern boundary, while downtown Traverse City is within walking distance of the property. The site is located in the 49684 postal area of Grand Traverse County and carries R-3 zoning.
Key Highlights
- Three contiguous commercial properties at 807 Lake Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Large 60X80 building with 4,800 sq. ft. of storage
- Commercial, professional office, and warehouse use over several decades
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
$39,209
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
7.92%
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%
$784,180
$784.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$560,129
$560.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$435,656
$435.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,927 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
$49.1K $9.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.9K −$0.60/SF
EGI
$46.1K $9.36/SF
− OpEx
−$6.9K −$1.40/SF
NOI
$39.2K $7.96/SF
Area
Grand Traverse County, MI
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$9.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
15.00%
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%
$784,180
Cap Rate 7%
$560,129
Cap Rate 9%
$435,656
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$753.8K
$659.6K – $879.5K
NOI $52,768 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.66%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$725.0K
$634.4K – $845.9K
NOI $50,751 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.25%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.07M
$936.5K – $1.25M
NOI $74,922 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.14%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,062
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 49684, MI
22,025
Population
10,959
Households
2
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
46%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
52.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
417
Density / Sq Mi
$75,678
Median Household Income
$39,553
Median Earnings
$1,216
Median Rent
$375,700
Median Home Value
Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Three connected commercial properties combine office, warehouse, and storage functionality with R-3 zoning and a parking lot.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 807 Lake Avenue Traverse City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $495,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three contiguous commercial properties at 807 Lake Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684; Large 60X80 building with 4,800 sq. ft. of storage; Commercial, professional office, and warehouse use over several decades
