Ypsilanti Retail / Restaurant Space For Lease
729 W Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Overview
729 W Cross St offers a 1,142 SF retail / restaurant space for lease across from Eastern Michigan University and next to the Ypsilanti Water Tower. Located along the W Cross Street corridor, the property benefits from strong walkability and proximity to student housing, restaurants, retail, and neighborhood services.
The space is well suited for a restaurant, café, retail, or service business. Restaurant-related infrastructure includes an existing 6' x 8' cooler, 6' x 6' freezer, and hood venting in place. A full basement is included at no additional rent, providing useful storage or support space.
Customer street parking is available, with off-street parking for employees. The property is also near a major The Ride bus stop, supporting convenient access for customers and staff.
- 1,142 SF retail space across from EMU
- Great restaurant opportunity
- Existing 6' x 8' cooler
- Existing 6' x 6' freezer
- Hood venting in place
- Full basement included at no additional rent
- Street parking for customers
- Off-street parking for employees
- Near The Ride bus stop
- Near Ypsilanti Water Tower
Lease Spaces
| Name | Floor | Rate | SF | Vacant | Available Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 729 W Cross | 1 | $20 /SF/Year | 1,142 SF | Yes | 06/17/2026 | available |
Attachments
For Lease
Secondary Uses: Restaurant
- Lease Rate
- $20 SF/year
- Available SF
- 1,142 SF
- Building Size
- 1,142 SF
- Lot Size
- 0.13 ac
- Zoning
- C
- Zoning Desc.
- Center
- Lease Type
- Modified Gross
- Signage
- On Building
- Showing
- Contact Broker/Agent
- Year Built
- 1927
- Tax ID Number
- 11-40-131-008
- Is End Cap
- Yes
- Nearest Interstate
- I-94 - 2.5 mi
- Nearest Hwy
- US-23, US-12 - 4.5 mi
- Nearest Airport
- Detroit Metro Airport - 21 mi
- Nearest Port
- Port of Detroit - 39 mi
- County
- Washtenaw
- Available
- 06/17/2026
- Listed
- 06/23/2026
- Updated
- 06/23/2026
- Listing ID
- 543a6b89
- Parcel APN
- 11-11-40-131-009







