6,584 SF Office Building in Downtown Traverse City with Tax Incentives

522 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686

Property Information

  • For Sale $2,950,000
  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 6,584 SF
  • Units 1
  • Lot Size 0.53 Acre
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 31
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Building Class A
  • Year Renovated 2025
  • Date Updated May 14, 2026

Description

Located in the eastern entrance to downtown Traverse City. “Food City of the Year” (2026) by Midwest Living’s Best of the Midwest Awards, recognizing Traverse City’s nationally regarded culinary and farm-to-table scene. “Best Small City for Foodies” (2025) by Newsweek, highlighting the downtown restaurant district, wineries, breweries, and food culture. “The Coolest Small Towns of 2025” by WILDSAM, citing Traverse City’s vibrant downtown, waterfront access, arts culture, and independent businesses. “51 Most Beautiful Places in the U.S.” by Travel + Leisure, recognizing the area’s scenery, bayfront, and historic downtown charm. Top small-town and Main Street recognition from outlets including World Atlas, Lonely Planet, Architectural Digest, and USA Today, frequently praising Front Street, walkability, and the downtown shopping and dining environment. USA Today 10 Best recognition for the Boardman/Ottaway River corridor and waterfront as one of the nation’s top riverwalk experiences.An iconic office building at the Eastern entrance to downtown Traverse City with large parking lot onsite. New roof and newly remodeled with over 6,500 sq. ft. on the main floor and 1,000 sq. ft. of offices in the lower level. It's zoned C-4a for multiple commercial uses and has ingress and egress off of Front Street. The combination of new office space and ample onsite parking along with future development possible up to 45 feet means this won't last long. Don't Forget the Tax Incentives: Both from the city (PILOT) and the State of Michigan (MRCP, MI Community Redevelopment )

Highlights

  • Development Potential: Significant long-term value with a buildable height allowance of up to 45 feet, perfect for future expansion or redevelopment.
  • Expansive Square Footage: * Main Floor: 6,500+ sq. ft. of versatile office space.
  • Flexible Zoning: Zoned C-4a, allowing for a wide variety of commercial uses and business types.
  • Iconic Location: Situated at the high-visibility Eastern entrance to downtown Traverse City, ensuring maximum brand exposure.
  • Lower Level: 1,000 sq. ft. of additional dedicated office suites.
  • Move-In Ready: Recently remodeled interior and a brand-new roof provide a modern, turnkey environment for professional operations.
  • Superior Parking & Access: Features a large onsite parking lot—a rare commodity in downtown TC—with convenient ingress and egress directly off Front Street.
  • Tax Incentives: Both from the city (PILOT) and the State of Michigan (MRCP, MI Community Redevelopment )

Contacts

Scott Hardy

Schmidt Realtors

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