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    966 W South Airport Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

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    For Sale
    $549,000

    Two-tenant retail property with short-term leases and upside potential.

    Type:Retail
    Lot size:
    0.56 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 5, 2026
    Days on Market:
    78
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:41 pm

    Property Features for 966 W South Airport Road

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.56 Acres
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1967

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    Listing Contact
    Dan Stiebel
    Dan Stiebel

    Listing agent Dan Stiebel License #6506040160

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    Listing date Mar 5, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Investment property with an attractive 7.7% cap rate.
    • Below market rents provide upside potential for increased revenue.
    • Short‑term leases offer flexibility for owner occupancy or longer‑term investment strategies.
    • Located on busy South Airport Road near Traverse City airport.
    • Priced well below assessor's true cash value.
    • One tenant (Boyd Sewing) features retail space, classroom, storage loft, and living quarters with kitchen and bath.

    Overview

    This two-tenant investment property is located on South Airport Road, near the Traverse City airport. The current leases are short-term, offering flexibility for a buyer to occupy the property. However, the tenants are interested in continuing to rent, presenting the possibility of longer-term leases for investors. The current leases are below market value, providing upside potential for a new owner. Tenants include Boyd Sewing and Top Comics. The Boyd Sewing space features a retail sales area, a classroom, a loft for additional storage, and living quarters on the second floor, complete with a kitchen and full bathroom. The property is situated on a 0.56-acre lot and is priced to sell at a 7.7% cap rate based on current rents.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Top Comics (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Used Sewing Machines (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Boyd's Sewing Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Traverse City
    County
    Grand Traverse
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.5942
    Latitude
    44.7339

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Two-tenant retail property with short-term leases and upside potential.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 966 W South Airport Road Traverse City, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $549,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Investment property with an attractive 7.7% cap rate.; Below market rents provide upside potential for increased revenue.; Short‑term leases offer flexibility for owner occupancy or longer‑term investment strategies.
    (231) 633-0432
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    Listing Contact
    Dan Stiebel
    Dan Stiebel
    Real Estate License ID: 6506040160
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
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    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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