527 South Rose is a single-story, 9,690 SF standalone office building located in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo — steps from the Kalamazoo Mall and Bronson Hospital. The building delivers all the conveniences of a suburban office park in a walkable downtown setting, with an adjacent parking lot available for both employee and guest parking.
Tenants get a professionally managed downtown office environment surrounded by multiple retail and dining options within walking distance, plus the potential for 24-hour card access and video security for peace of mind. The location offers easy access to US-131 and I-94, and sits just 4 miles from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. The building is highly visible along S. Rose Street and is less than a 10-minute walk to the downtown transportation center, with 270+ new apartment units recently added nearby — putting future employees and clients within easy reach.
Available space includes a 6,703 SF first floor and a 2,987 SF basement level, totaling 9,690 SF.
527 South Rose sits within the Kalamazoo-Portage MSA — recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best places to live in America, and cited by the Cost of Living Index as the lowest cost-of-living metro in the U.S. The broader region supports 17,548+ companies, a $18.79 billion gross regional product, and a 3.7% unemployment rate, with cost of living 22.5% below the national average. Positioned strategically halfway between Chicago and Detroit, Kalamazoo continues to be a hub of regional economic development.
Property highlights:
9,690 SF standalone office building (6,703 SF first floor / 2,987 SF basement)
Downtown Kalamazoo location, steps from Kalamazoo Mall & Bronson Hospital
Professionally managed, potential for 24-hour card access & video security
Adjacent parking lot plus on-street parking
Easy access to US-131 & I-94
4 miles to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
Less than a 10-minute walk to the transportation center
Near 270+ new apartment units
Multiple retail & dining options within walking distance
Rich MacDonald
The Hinman Company