Light Industrial Land with Road
For Sale
$185,000
8251 Fruit Ridge Avenue NW, Sparta, MI 49345
COMMERCIAL - Sparta, MI
Property Size1,324 SF
Lot Size8.27 Acres
Price / SF$139.73
Days on Market54
Property Features for 8251 Fruit Ridge Avenue NW
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning description
I-1
Elementary school district
Sparta
Middle school district
Sparta
High school district
Sparta
Directions
West on 10 Mile, south on Fruit Ridge, property is on the right.
Standard status
Active
APN
41-09-06-200-036
Lot size
8.27 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2026
Tax Description
410906200036 PART OF NE 1/4 COM 673.0 FT S ALONG E SEC LINE & 283.0 FT W FROM NE COR OF SEC TH E 283.0 FT TO E SEC LINE TH S ALONG E SEC LINE TO N LINE OF S 765.05 FT OF NE 1/4 TH N 87D 29M 18S W ALONG SD N LINE 283.0 FT TH N PAR WITH E SEC LINE TO B EG * SEC 6 T8N R12W 8.27 A. SPLIT ON 08/03/2009 FROM 41-09-06-200-007, 41-09-06-200-020;
Tax Annual Amount
2086
Legal Description
410906200036 PART OF NE 1/4 COM 673.0 FT S ALONG E SEC LINE & 283.0 FT W FROM NE COR OF SEC TH E 283.0 FT TO E SEC LINE TH S ALONG E SEC LINE TO N LINE OF S 765.05 FT OF NE 1/4 TH N 87D 29M 18S W ALONG SD N LINE 283.0 FT TH N PAR WITH E SEC LINE TO B EG * SEC 6 T8N R12W 8.27 A. SPLIT ON 08/03/2009 FROM 41-09-06-200-007, 41-09-06-200-020;
Utilities
Utilities
Electricity Available
Listing Agency:
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
(616) 458-3655
Listed By:
Giuseppe Lupis
(616) 443-4821
Added: Jun 20
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 12:06AM
MLS# 26030855
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Industrial land parcel in Kent County at 8251 Fruit Ridge Avenue NW in Sparta, MI. The property is 8.27 acres and partially fenced, with 1,269 feet of prominent road frontage along Fruit Ridge Ave NW.
On-site improvements include two utility commercial storage buildings totaling 1,324 SF (396 SF and 928 SF). One of the buildings already has an established electrical setup, supporting immediate contractor or storage use while you plan next steps.
The property is master-planned for Agricultural Preservation, and the seller notes that re-zoning to Agricultural would align with Alpine Township’s Master Plan for constructing a private single-family estate. Electricity is listed as available for the site.
On-site improvements include two utility commercial storage buildings totaling 1,324 SF (396 SF and 928 SF). One of the buildings already has an established electrical setup, supporting immediate contractor or storage use while you plan next steps.
The property is master-planned for Agricultural Preservation, and the seller notes that re-zoning to Agricultural would align with Alpine Township’s Master Plan for constructing a private single-family estate. Electricity is listed as available for the site.
Key Highlights
- 8.27‑acre partially fenced light industrial parcel in Kent County
- 1,269 feet of prominent road frontage on Fruit Ridge Ave NW
- Two utility commercial storage buildings: 396 SF and 928 SF
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
$7,518
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
4.06%
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%
$150,360
$150.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$107,400
$107.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$83,533
$83.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,324 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
$9.1K $6.88/SF
− Vacancy
−$264 −$0.20/SF
EGI
$8.8K $6.68/SF
− OpEx
−$1.3K −$1.00/SF
NOI
$7.5K $5.68/SF
Area
Kent County, MI
Vacancy
2.90%
Lease Rate
$6.88 /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%
$150,360
Cap Rate 7%
$107,400
Cap Rate 9%
$83,533
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Warehouse
$107.4K
$94.0K – $125.3K
NOI $7,518 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.06%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$236.8K
$207.2K – $276.3K
NOI $16,576 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
12
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 49345, MI
13,734
Population
5,074
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
52.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
263
Density / Sq Mi
$84,918
Median Household Income
$44,051
Median Earnings
$968
Median Rent
$261,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Industrial land - Partially fenced 8.27-acre industrial parcel with 1,269 feet of road frontage and electricity available for storage or development.
Where is this industrial land located?
The property is located at 8251 Fruit Ridge Avenue NW Sparta, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $185,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 8.27‑acre partially fenced light industrial parcel in Kent County; 1,269 feet of prominent road frontage on Fruit Ridge Ave NW; Two utility commercial storage buildings: 396 SF and 928 SF
