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478 W. Columbia Street

For Lease

478 W. Columbia Street, Detroit, MI 48201

You can currently find 2 retail space(s) available for lease at 478 W. Columbia Street. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail and office.

Space Available For Lease 2

Contacts

Joe Qonja

OnQ Commercial Real Estate

Leo Allus

OnQ Commercial Real Estate

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail
  • Property Size 9,836 SF
  • Date Updated Jul 10, 2026

This proposed three-story mixed-use redevelopment will offer up to 3,436 ± SF of newly renovated retail space on the first floor and up to 6,400 ± SF of office space across the second and third floors in one of Downtown Detroit’s most walkable and rapidly evolving districts. Positioned directly adjacent to the new University of MI Center for Innovation, currently under construction, the property is strategically located to benefit from significant investment, substantial employment growth, and increased foot traffic. The site is also within walking distance of Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, Fox Theatre, and numerous restaurants, bars, and entertainment destinations throughout Downtown Detroit. 

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Location

  • City Detroit, MI
  • Neighborhood Downtown Detroit
  • Zip Code 48201
  • Market Detroit

Points of Interest

  • Montcalm Street

    0.31 miles

  • Grand Circus Park

    0.36 miles

  • Adelaide Street

    0.36 miles

  • Sproat Street

    0.39 miles

  • Broadway

    0.48 miles

  • Checker Cab #977

    0.57 miles

  • Campus Martius

    0.61 miles

  • Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    0.71 miles

  • Huntington Place

    0.71 miles

  • Mack Avenue

    0.73 miles

  • Bedrock John R 1

    0.52 miles

  • Tesla, Inc.

    0.59 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.59 miles

  • Mobil

    0.60 miles

  • Bedrock Kahn Garage

    0.61 miles

  • Marathon

    0.75 miles

  • Bedrock QLDC 1

    0.94 miles

  • Bedrock QLDC 2

    0.96 miles

  • eVgo

    0.98 miles

  • Bedrock Corktown

    1.00 miles

  • 454 W Columbia

    0.02 miles

  • ODM Lot M

    0.06 miles

  • ODM Lot L

    0.06 miles

  • 510 Fisher Lot

    0.08 miles

  • 2220 Cass Ave Lot

    0.10 miles

  • 2301 Clifford Lot

    0.11 miles

  • 2440 Second Lot

    0.11 miles

  • 200 W Columbia Lot

    0.11 miles

  • 2130 Cass Ave Lot

    0.12 miles

  • 2055 Cass Lot

    0.13 miles

  • Bucharest Grill

    0.04 miles

  • ZZ Market & Grill

    0.17 miles

  • Lumen Detroit

    0.21 miles

  • Pao

    0.24 miles

  • Breeze

    0.25 miles

  • Mom's Spahgetti

    0.29 miles

  • Union Assembly

    0.29 miles

  • Nick's Gaslight

    0.30 miles

  • Sports & Social Detroit

    0.30 miles

  • Brass Rail Pizza Bar

    0.31 miles

  • Plum Market

    0.80 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    0.81 miles

  • City Market Detroit

    0.86 miles

  • Gratiot Central Market

    1.12 miles

  • Honey Bee Market La Colmena

    1.25 miles

  • Meijer

    1.27 miles

  • Amori's Marketplace

    1.33 miles

  • Algo Especial Super Market

    1.34 miles

  • University Foods

    1.39 miles

  • Food Pride Super Market

    1.52 miles

478 W. Columbia Street Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    478 W. Columbia Street is located in Downtown Detroit, which is home to a total of 20 listing(s). The rent for retail space at 478 W. Columbia Street is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 3,436 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 3,436 square feet are Retail, 6,400 square feet are Office.

    In addition to retail space, the property also includes 1 office space(s). Mixed-use buildings combining office space alongside retail present additional opportunities for steady foot traffic and a potentially loyal customer base.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Downtown Detroit is 34. The average household income here is $54,598 per year.

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