Royal Plaza

16005 West McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48235

  • For Sale $550,000
  • Property Type Retail - Strip
  • Property Size 5,169 SF
  • Lot Size 0.2 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Year Built 1946
  • Date Updated Sep 8, 2025
Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from Windsor, Ontario. It had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 26th-most populous city in the United States and the largest U.S. city on the Canada–United States border. The Metro Detroit area, home to 4.3 million people, is the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area and the 14th-largest in the United States. The seat of Wayne County, Detroit, is a significant cultural center known for its contributions to music, art, architecture, and design, in addition to its historical automotive and industrial background. Several major corporations are based in the city, including three Fortune 500 companies. The most heavily represented sectors are manufacturing (particularly automotive), finance, technology, and health care. The most significant companies based in Detroit include General Motors, Rocket Mortgage, Ally Financial, Compuware, Shinola, American Axle, Little Caesars, DTE Energy, Lowe Campbell Ewald, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Rossetti Architects. About 80,500 people work in downtown Detroit, comprising one-fifth of the city's employment base. Aside from the numerous Detroit-based companies listed above, downtown contains large offices for Comerica, Chrysler, Fifth Third Bank, HP Enterprise, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, and Ernst & Young. Ford Motor Company is in the adjacent city of Dearborn. Thousands more employees work in Midtown, north of the central business district. Midtown's anchors are the city's largest single employer, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, and the Henry Ford Health System in New Center. Midtown is also home to watchmaker Shinola and an array of small and startup companies. New Center bases TechTown, a research and business incubator hub that is part of the Wayne State University system. Like downtown, Corktown Is experiencing growth with the new Ford Corktown Campus under development.Introducing a prime investment opportunity in Detroit, MI – a 5,169 SF office building located at 16005 W McNichols Rd. This historic property, constructed in 1946, boasts a desirable B2 zoning, making it perfect for office or office building investors. With its generous square footage and strategic location, this property offers tremendous potential for growth and development. Don't miss out on the chance to add this valuable asset to your portfolio and capitalize on the thriving Detroit real estate market.
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Highlights

  • Demographics: Dense trade area with approximately 21,549 residents within 1 mile, 155,615 within 3 miles, and 392,525 within 5 miles; solid household incomes in the wider rings.
  • Functional layout: Single-story strip with multiple entrances, supporting flexible multi-tenant configurations and straightforward demising.
  • Location and access: Prominent frontage on West McNichols within an established neighborhood commercial corridor, strong daily traffic, excellent visibility and signage, and on-site parking with convenient ingress/egress.
  • Low basis: 5,169 SF at $106 per SF, providing an attractive entry point for Detroit infill retail.
  • Pricing and returns: Purchase price $550,000. Current NOI $51,850 with a 9.06% cap rate. Pro forma NOI $68,444.9 with a 12.44% cap rate
  • Recent capital program (2022–2024): New roof in 2022 with full tear-off and all new metal decking; new plumbing in 2024; new electrical in 2024; three new 5ton N32 HVAC units in 2024; façade refreshed, full exterior painting, and parking lot redone. Minimal near-term capex.
  • Upside: Lease-up and rent growth potential supported by refreshed building systems and a low cost basis.
  • Zoning and use: B2 zoning allows a broad range of commercial uses, supporting both owner-user and investor strategies.

Contacts

broker
Jim Papalois

Encore Real Estate Investment Services

Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    66/100 Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit Score ®

    52/100 Good Transit
  • Bike Score ®

    49/100 Somewhat Bikeable
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  • City Detroit, MI
  • Neighborhood Cerveny - Grandmont
  • Zip Code 48235
  • Market Detroit

Points of Interest

  • CDM Transport LLC

    0.95 miles

  • Royal Oak

    5.87 miles

  • Grand Boulevard

    7.40 miles

  • Baltimore Street

    7.52 miles

  • Detroit

    7.54 miles

  • Walnut Grove Station

    7.57 miles

  • Smith's Creek Depot Station

    7.58 miles

  • Amsterdam Street

    7.67 miles

  • Dearborn

    7.67 miles

  • Firestone Station

    7.78 miles

  • Marathon

    0.08 miles

  • BP

    0.31 miles

  • Citgo

    0.66 miles

  • Mobil

    0.75 miles

  • Valero

    0.81 miles

  • Exxon

    0.96 miles

  • Sunoco

    1.02 miles

  • Ferndale Public Library

    4.78 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    4.89 miles

  • Livonia, MI Supercharger

    6.84 miles

  • Parking Lot G

    0.84 miles

  • Vistor Parking Lot A

    0.96 miles

  • Parking Lot E

    0.98 miles

  • Vistor Parking Lot B

    1.00 miles

  • Parking Lot C

    1.01 miles

  • Parking Lot D

    1.04 miles

  • MRC parking lot

    1.50 miles

  • Faculty / Staff Parking Lot A

    3.32 miles

  • Student / Vistor Parking Lot B

    3.34 miles

  • Domino's

    0.01 miles

  • Sweetwater Express

    0.17 miles

  • Taco Bell

    0.20 miles

  • McDonald's

    0.24 miles

  • Burger King

    1.06 miles

  • Teresa’s Place

    1.09 miles

  • Rono's Caribbean Paradise Restaurant

    1.15 miles

  • KFC

    1.17 miles

  • Sweet Soul Bistro

    1.19 miles

  • Checkers

    1.22 miles

  • Greenfield Market

    0.51 miles

  • Savon Foods

    1.16 miles

  • Royal Fresh Market

    1.33 miles

  • Save-A-Lot

    1.52 miles

  • Food Giant

    1.88 miles

  • Liberty Food Center

    1.89 miles

  • Banner Supermarket

    2.02 miles

  • Apollo Market

    2.13 miles

  • Food 4 Less

    2.28 miles

  • 8 Mile Foodland

    2.33 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Royal Plaza cost?

The space currently listed for sale at Royal Plaza asks for $550,000.

What is the total square footage of Royal Plaza?

Royal Plaza totals 5,169 square feet.

When was this property built?

Royal Plaza was built in 1946.

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broker
Jim Papalois

Encore Real Estate Investment Services

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