Henry Ford Neighborhood | Retail Space for Lease

1732 W Bethune St, Detroit, MI 48206

Property Information

  • For Lease $21.00/SF/YR
  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 2,000 SF
  • Units 1
  • Lot Size 0.11 Acre
  • Year Built 1916
  • Date Updated May 18, 2026

Description

Located on the ground floor of a well-maintained apartment building, this 2,000 square foot retail space offers the perfect blend of visibility, accessibility, and charm. Situated in the heart of Virginia Park, this location is ideal for a variety of businesses, including boutique retailers, coffee shops, salons, offices, or service providers looking to establish a presence in one of Detroit’s resurging historic communities. Virginia Park is positioned just minutes from the New Center area, Henry Ford Hospital, and Midtown Detroit, placing your business near major transportation routes and densely populated residential areas. This high-potential corridor continues to experience revitalization and commercial growth, offering strong foot and vehicle traffic, especially along Woodward Avenue and nearby thoroughfares.This retail suite features open-concept floor space ready to be customized to meet your business needs. With high ceilings, large storefront windows, and street-facing exposure, the unit offers ample natural light and excellent signage visibility. The property is zoned for mixed-use and supports a range of commercial uses. The landlord is open to both short- and long-term lease arrangements and tenant improvement discussions for qualified tenants.

Highlights

  • Availability: Immediate
  • Built-in Customer Base: Immediate access to 11 residential units above, plus high-density residential and mixed-use buildings nearby.
  • Lease Term: Negotiable
  • Potential Uses: Coffee shop or café, Boutique retail store, Hair salon or barber shop, Bakery or deli, Professional office (e.g., real estate, insurance, tax prep), Art studio or small gallery, Wellness service (e.g., massage, acupuncture, or fitness studio), Pet grooming or specialty pet retail
  • Prime New Center Location: Situated in a revitalized and historic Detroit district with growing foot traffic and development momentum. Located in a corridor experiencing reinvestment, new housing, and small business growth.
  • Proximity to Institutions: Walking distance to Henry Ford Hospital, the College for Creative Studies, and the Fisher Building—drawing professionals, students, and visitors daily.
  • Zoned SD2 (Special Development District – Mixed Use): Offers a wide range of retail and service-based use opportunities (subject to city approval).

1 Space Available

1732 Bethune

Space Type

Street Retail

Lease Rate

$21.00/SF/YR

Total Space

2,000 SF

Divisible Space

2,000 - 2,000 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Contacts

Kishon Harbert

Encore Real Estate Investment Services

Location

Located at 1732 W Bethune St, Detroit, MI 48206, this property is part of the Rosa Parks neighborhood and Detroit market.

Contact Listing Broker
Kishon Harbert

Encore Real Estate Investment Services

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