For Sale
$2,950,000

4020 Lafayette Blvd Detroit, MI 48209

250-Unit Hotel, Redevelopment Potential

Property Records

Overview

Added:
Dec 11, 2024
Days on market:
139
This exceptional 55,934 square foot multifamily property, located at 4020 W Lafayette Blvd in Detroit, MI, presents a compelling investment opportunity. Currently operating as a 250-unit hotel with shared bathrooms, the property boasts significant redevelopment potential. Its conversion to a 70-80 unit apartment building (studios, one- and two-bedroom units) is feasible, subject to development plans. Originally built in the 1920s as a workforce rooming house, the building features traditional architecture, brick and masonry construction, and sits on a 0.49-acre lot (191' x 95'). The R-5 residential zoning allows for a variety of uses. The property includes 60 dedicated parking spaces on an adjacent lot. Situated in Southwest Detroit, a vibrant and rapidly growing area experiencing significant investment and job growth, this property offers substantial upside potential. The legal description is: W HUBBARD E 195 FT OF S 25 FT 53 E 195 FT OF N 65.55 FT 54 DANIEL & WALTER SCOTTENS SUB L1 P195 PLATS, W C R 14/114 90.55 X 195. The asking price is $2,950,000. This is a rare chance to capitalize on Detroit's resurgence and create a high-return investment. The property's location within a thriving community, coupled with its substantial size and flexible zoning, makes it an ideal candidate for adaptive reuse. The current market conditions in Detroit, characterized by substantial investment and job creation, further enhance the property's long-term value.

Highlights

  • $2,950,000 asking price for a 55,934 square foot multifamily property in Detroit, MI.
  • Excellent adaptive reuse opportunity: Currently a 250-unit hotel with shared bathrooms, convertible to a 70-80 unit apartment building (studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units). Unit count subject to development plans.
  • Originally a workforce rooming house, now a low-budget motel. Highest and best use is conversion to apartments or upscale hotel renovation.
  • 191' x 95' lot (0.49 acres), 1920s brick and masonry construction, traditional architecture, R-5 residential zoning.
  • 60 dedicated parking spaces on an adjacent lot.
  • Legal Description: W HUBBARD E 195 FT OF S 25 FT 53 E 195 FT OF N 65.55 FT 54 DANIEL & WALTER SCOTTENS SUB L1 P195 PLATS, W C R 14/114 90.55 X 195

Property Details for 4020 Lafayette Blvd

Property type
Apartment buildings
Square Feet
55,934 SF
Year Built
1920
Stories
4
Units
250

Location Insight

City
Detroit
County
Wayne
State
Michigan
Latitude
42.3159037
Longitude
-83.0882892

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - 250-Unit Hotel, Redevelopment Potential
Where is the apartment building located?
The property is located at 4020 Lafayette Blvd Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: $2,950,000 asking price for a 55,934 square foot multifamily property in Detroit, MI.; Excellent adaptive reuse opportunity: Currently a 250-unit hotel with shared bathrooms, convertible to a 70-80 unit apartment building (studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units). Unit count subject to development plans.; Originally a workforce rooming house, now a low-budget motel. Highest and best use is conversion to apartments or upscale hotel renovation.
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