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    245 E Columbia Ave Battle Creek, MI 49015

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    • Golf courses & driving ranges
    • 20,940 SF
    • 134.11 lot acres
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    $1,899,000
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    Battle Creek Golf Course Opportunity For Sale
    $1,899,000
    20,940 SF

    Battle Creek Golf Course Opportunity

    18-hole golf course and banquet center primed for redevelopment.

    245 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015
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    Property ID
    US43-0551699
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    Current Use by Public Records

    • Riverside Golf Club & Banquet Center / Restaurant

    Property Details for 245 E Columbia Ave

    Year built
    1927
    Lot size
    134.11 lot acres
    Property size
    20,940 SF
    Zone code
    R1A
    Property type
    Golf courses & driving ranges
    APN
    0063-00-100-0
    APU
    63001000

    Description

    This exceptional 134.12-acre property, known as the Riverside Golf Course & Banquet Center, presents a unique investment opportunity in Battle Creek, Michigan. The existing 18-hole golf course boasts 20,940 square feet of building space, distributed across four buildings, and was originally constructed in 1927. Currently operating as a profitable golf course in pristine condition, the property offers significant upside potential for experienced or first-time golf course operators. The property's zoning (RA1) allows for a variety of uses. Its strategic location, a short distance from downtown Battle Creek and I-94 (the main route between Detroit and Chicago), provides excellent accessibility. Furthermore, its proximity to the new EV plant in Marshall and Fort Custer Park makes it ideally situated to capitalize on the growing demand for mixed-use housing and commercial development in an underserved market. The asking price is $1,899,000, translating to $90.69 per square foot. This presents a rare chance to acquire a substantial property with both immediate income potential and significant long-term redevelopment possibilities.

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    City
    Battle Creek
    County
    Calhoun
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.1846
    Latitude
    42.2987
    CBSA code
    12980
    CBSA name
    BATTLE CREEK, MI METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA

    Property Tax & Assessments

    Tax date
    Tax Amount
    Assessed Land Value
    Assessed Improvement Value
    Total Assessed Value
    Applied Tax Rate
    Land Market Value
    Improvement Market Value
    Total Market Value
    2022
    $0.00
    $0.00
    $0.00
    $458,084
    -
    $0.00
    $0.00
    $916,168

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    Actual market value may differ due to factors not captured in the data. Estimates are offered for informational purposes only, and users should conduct independent research before making financial or investment decisions.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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.

    Disclaimer

    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
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

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

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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