Active

Redevelopment Opportunity / Industrial / Special Purpose for Sale or Lease

12 E Forest Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

1 / 5

Overview

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.

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

For Sale

Industrial
Retail

Secondary Uses: Manufacturing, Light Industrial, Warehouse/Distribution, Assembly/Meeting Place, Sports Center, Brewery/Distillery/Winery, Free Standing, Garden Center, Tavern/Bar/Nightclub

Sale Price
$1,500,000
Price Per SF
$25.5/SF
Building Size
58,925 SF
Acres
2.623 ac
Zoning
Production, Manufacturing and Distribution District (PMD)
Building Name
Redevelopment Opportunity/Industrial for Sale or Lease in Ypsilanti
# of Buildings
1
Floors
1
Year Built
1830
Construction Type
Framed
Submarket
Washtenaw E of 23
Nearest MSA
Ann Arbor
Tax ID Number
11-11-04-461-002
Property Status
Existing
Dock Number
3
Drive-In Number
1
Nearest Interstate
I-94
Nearest Hwy
I-275, US-12
Nearest Airport
DTW, Willow Run
County
Washtenaw
Listed
07/30/2024
Updated
03/31/2026
Listing ID
b8f414c9
Parcel APN
11-11-04-461-002