MIDTOWN DETROIT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

3745 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Property Information

  • For Sale $1,700,000
  • Property Type Office - Creative Office
  • Property Size 10,088 SF
  • Lot Size 0.35 Acre
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1913
  • Date Updated May 13, 2026

Description

Midtown Detroit continues to stand as one of the city's most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. Anchored by Wayne State University, the Detroit Medical Center, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and more. The district is also home to some of Detroit's most celebrated restaurants -including Selden Standard, Shewolf, Medusa Detroit and Mad Nice - alongside a dense mix of galleries, cafés, and neighborhood retail that make Midtown one of the most walkable districts in the region. Positioned at the epicenter of the Cass Avenue corridor, this site represents a rare opportunity to deliver new mixed-use housing in a district where demand for apartment living remains exceptionally strong and future growth rapidly continues.3745–3759 Cass Avenue presents a rare opportunity to acquire a development site in the heart of Midtown Detroit, one of the city’s most active and rapidly growing mixed-use districts. Positioned along the Cass Avenue corridor, the property benefits from immediate proximity to major institutional anchors including Wayne State University, the Detroit Medical Center, and numerous cultural and dining destinations throughout Midtown. A preliminary development study contemplates a four-story mixed-use building featuring ground floor retail and residential apartments above, aligning with the continued demand for urban housing and neighborhood-serving retail in the Midtown market. The concept envisions approximately 45 residential units with structured or surface parking, creating a well-scaled project consistent with surrounding development patterns. With strong neighborhood density, walkability, and continued investment throughout Midtown and the Cass Avenue corridor, the site represents an attractive opportunity for developers seeking to deliver new mixed-use housing in one of Detroit’s most established urban districts.

Highlights

  • ± 2,329 SF retail component
  • 32 park - under parking spaces
  • 4 - story mixed - use concept
  • 79% residential efficiency
  • Up to 45 residential units

Contacts

Michael Scamardella

Lino Realty

Location

Located at 3745 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, this property is part of the Lower Woodward neighborhood and Detroit market.

Contact Listing Broker
Michael Scamardella

Lino Realty

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