2215 E Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912

Property Description

This is a Rare opportunity to purchase a large church building in move in condition, with ample on-site parking. Located on the developing corridor on East Michigan Avenue, (corner of N. Hayford) this 3 story structure can be home again to another Church type group, or creative adaptive reuse can come up with many alternative type uses for this spacious building. (Maybe group home, entertainment/night club, apartment conversion, recording studio, workout facility, etc, etc. with the commercial zoning in place). Originally built in 1927 for the Olivet Baptist Church, the building has been remodeled and expanded several times for other religious organizations, and now has a total of 3 tax parcels, 194 ft of frontage of Michigan Avenue, .69 acres of land which includes... 34 parking spots (3 of which are handicap). The two story large sanctuary, is over 4000 sq. ft, has an elevated stage/alter area, and seller will leave the large drop down movie screen. Other first floor areas include staff office area, full commercial type kitchen, and large social/activity room perfect for social gatherings. (see list of other personal property items sellers will leave with property). The second and third floor have classrooms, meeting rooms, recreation rooms, another kitchen, and a hardwood floor gym room with painted shuffleboard play areas. Front and back staircases access these floors, and the whole east wing has newer high efficiency windows. The flat roof portions have recently been redone (with guarantee), and environmental projects have been undertaken over the years to be able to convey to a new owner a well-cared for facility. The lower level has a high ceiling Work Out room for exercise activity, two staircases for access, and there are 3 furnaces, 1 is forced air and 2 are hot water boilers regularly inspected. Newer apartments/retail buildings and brew pubs as well as coffee shops are located within walking distance. This area of town is showing rapid growth and investment. MSU is walking distance, as well as shopping and the Lansing River trail. Zoned F-1 Commercial. There are 3 Parcels included in this sale 33010114153221; 330100114153231; 33010114153241. Qualified buyers will need to secure their own financing as no seller financing is available. Showings must be coordinated thru the List Realtor.