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2 W Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Depot Town

$18.00 USD/SF/YR

Freestanding For Lease  •  80+ SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Freestanding
  • Year Built 1927
  • Total Building Size 14,809 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning B-3
57 Transit Score
91 Walk Score

4 Spaces Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
Bsmt Floor Ste The Horizon Flex 80-6,500 SF Rate Upon Request
Approx. 6,500 SF facing Riverside Park. The Horizon features an expansive, light-filled open floor with exposed original brick, steel, and concrete, tall ceilings, and eight large windows overlooking the Huron River. This floor is the ultimate example of historic architectural character.

The Ground Floor is designed for a year-round, indoor marketplace featuring up to 30 artisans, makers, and micro businesses under one roof. This marketplace provides a diverse and collaborative environment where vendors and patrons can connect and shop locally!

This marketplace is seeking offerings such as, but not exclusive to, 

* Visual Arts: paintings and sculptures
* Handcrafted Pieces: metalwork, woodwork, fiber art, and ceramics
* Culinary Art: spices, condiments, jams, and other small-batch items; as well as tools and accessories 
* Personal Care: scents, soaps, creams, ointments, oils, and wellness items
* Landscape Art: plants, furniture, accessories, and tools

Vendors may lease a minimum of 80 sqft of space at $150 per week with a one-year lease. 

A vendor application to apply for the marketplace is coming soon!

  • Date available: Jul 2026
  • Lease term: 1 Years
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Space Type: New
1st Floor Ste The Beam Retail 1,500 SF $15.00 USD/SF/YR
900 SF facing downtown Michigan Ave. The Beam features ADA access, natural lighting,  and exposed original brick, steel, and concrete. This space also includes direct rear access to parking, Riverside Park, the Huron River, and the B2B Trail.

Perfect for
 
* Music Retail 
* Instrument Repair Shop 
* Studios: Animation, Dance, or Creative Spaces

  • Date available: Jul 2026
  • Lease term: 5 - 25 Years
  • Service type: Modified Gross
  • Space Type: New
1st Floor Ste The Flare Retail 400 SF $15.00 USD/SF/YR
400 SF facing downtown Michigan Ave. The Flare features a large window for public visibility and exposed original brick, steel, and concrete. This space also includes rear access to parking, Riverside Park, the Huron River, and the B2B Trail.

The Flare is seeking a podcast or internet radio tenant.

  • Date available: Jul 2026
  • Lease term: 5 - 25 Years
  • Service type: Modified Gross
  • Space Type: New
1st Floor Ste The Sunburst Retail 2,000 SF $18.00 USD/SF/YR
2,000 SF facing downtown Michigan Ave. The Sunburst is a gem with its abundance of natural lighting, exposed original brick, steel, and concrete. It also has ADA access, a large open floor, and the highest ceilings in the building. This space also includes direct rear access to parking, Riverside Park, the Huron River, and the B2B Trail.

The Sunburst Suite is seeking a performance venue tenant who has the option to combine the adjoining Beam space for additional square footage.

  • Date available: Jul 2026
  • Lease term: 5 - 25 Years
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Space Type: New

Description

2 West Michigan Avenue is a federally recognized historic 1927 Art Deco building in downtown Ypsilanti. Originally, constructed for the auto industry as a showroom, repair shop, office spaces, and a gas station, it has since lived many lives. Up until 2022, it was known as Materials Unlimited Antiques & Salvage. 

This three-level property combines historic architectural character with modern adaptability. Its prime location offers direct frontage on Michigan Avenue, scenic views of the Huron River, and immediate access to the Border-to-Border Trail, Riverside Park, and public parking.

The property spans three spacious levels — each with exposed original building materials, open layouts, high ceilings, and abundant natural lighting. With flexible division options, direct access from both Michigan Avenue and the rear parking lot, and prominent visibility within a walkable downtown, 2 West Michigan Ave offers a rare blend of historic presence and future potential.

It is an exceptional opportunity for a wide range of artisan and musical uses. Zoned B-3 (Central Business District),  including 

* Performance venue
* Podcast/Internet radio space
* Creative workspaces - Film studios, or satellite offices for out-of-state TV/film/music studios

The Ground Floor will be home to an Artisanal Marketplace with vendor spaces starting at 80 sq ft. Application to apply as a vendor coming soon.

Highlights

1927 Art Deco building
High ceilings, abundant natural lighting
Great location on Michigan Avenue, next to Huron River and Riverside Park
Flexible use

Amenities

  • Corner Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Detector

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Ann Arbor Amtrak Station (Wolverine - Amtrak) 16 min - 8.3 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Detroit Metro Wayne County 24 min - 17.9 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Spaces Provided: 15
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Jamie Taralunga 734-219-5191 Soceta Management
Jamie Taralunga 734-219-5191 Soceta Management