Redevelopment Opportunity / Industrial / Events / Special Purpose for Sale or Lease in Ypsilanti

For Sale

12 E Forest Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

This Ypsilanti property for sale is located at 12 E Forest Ave. The current listed sale price for Redevelopment Opportunity / Industrial / Events / Special Purpose for Sale or Lease in Ypsilanti is $1,500,000.

Contacts

Michael Jurgenson

Swisher Commercial

Property Details

  • Property Type Industrial - Warehouse/Distribution
  • Property Size 58,925 SF
  • Year Built 1830
  • Date Updated May 26, 2026
  • Dock High Doors 3
  • HVAC None
Located in Depot Town, south of Eastern Michigan University.Exceptional opportunity to own a substantial property near the vibrant heart of Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. Spanning 58,925 square feet, this property offers outstanding potential in one of the area’s most active and evolving districts. Located just steps from a thriving mix of retail, restaurants, and entertainment, the site is ideally positioned to complement the planned Freighthouse Plaza redesign and ongoing investment throughout Depot Town and the Huron River corridor. Currently zoned and available for industrial use, the City also supports a zoning change for creative and community-oriented redevelopment. It would welcome entertainment-focused uses or other venues complementing nearby Depot Town and Riverside Park. Planning officials’ flexibility opens the door for a broad range of adaptive reuse, from experiential retail and event space to mixed-use or destination-driven uses that embrace and enhance the surrounding neighborhood energy.Exceptional opportunity to own a substantial property near the vibrant heart of Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. Spanning 58,925 square feet, this property offers outstanding potential in one of the area’s most active and evolving districts. Located just steps from a thriving mix of retail, restaurants, and entertainment, the site is ideally positioned to complement the planned Freighthouse Plaza redesign and ongoing investment throughout Depot Town and the Huron River corridor. Currently zoned and available for industrial use, the City also supports a zoning change for creative and community-oriented redevelopment. It would welcome entertainment-focused uses or other venues complementing nearby Depot Town and Riverside Park. Planning officials’ flexibility opens the door for a broad range of adaptive reuse, from experiential retail and event space to mixed-use or destination-driven uses that embrace and enhance the surrounding neighborhood energy.
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Highlights

  • 3 loading docks
  • 58,925 square feet building
  • Across from Freighthouse Plaza
  • High visibility and easy access to Michigan Ave and I-94
  • Investment Opportunity
  • Located in Historic Depot Town, Ypsilanti
  • Located walking distance to retail and restaurant scene
  • Potential for redevelopment
  • Versatile space suitable for various uses

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Location

  • City Ypsilanti, MI
  • Zip Code 48198
  • Market Detroit

Points of Interest

  • Ann Arbor

    7.27 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.31 miles

  • Boggs

    0.46 miles

  • BP

    0.61 miles

  • Mobil

    0.71 miles

  • Circle K

    0.92 miles

  • RP Fuel

    1.04 miles

  • Citgo

    1.10 miles

  • Electrify America

    2.37 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    3.63 miles

  • ChargePoint

    5.43 miles

  • Enterprise

    0.65 miles

  • Interclean

    1.79 miles

  • Mr. Goofy’s Car Wash

    1.97 miles

  • Waterworks Carwash

    3.18 miles

  • Mr. Bubble Auto Spa

    4.12 miles

  • Jax Kar Wash

    4.29 miles

  • Zippy Auto Wash

    4.38 miles

  • Waterworks Car Wash

    6.48 miles

  • Community Car Wash

    6.53 miles

  • U-Haul

    6.59 miles

  • Aubree's

    0.22 miles

  • Maiz Mexican Cantina

    0.23 miles

  • Plant Based Coneys

    0.24 miles

  • Thompson & Company

    0.24 miles

  • Khadi's Cuisine

    0.47 miles

  • Stuffd

    0.49 miles

  • China One

    0.50 miles

  • Shrimp Flavours

    0.51 miles

  • BellFlower

    0.52 miles

  • La Chona

    0.52 miles

Contact Listing Broker
Michael Jurgenson

Swisher Commercial

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