1249 Columbia Ave W, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015
Meineke is a retail for sale in Battle Creek, Michigan, listed at $1,425,000. Key details: year built 1976, building size 5,720 sqft, lot size 1 acres, stories 1. Listed by Ayson Shammami of APEX Commercial Real Estate Advisors on LoopingCloud and last updated September 1, 2026.
An outstanding commercial real estate acquisition opportunity featuring a single-tenant 5,720-square-foot automotive retail facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. Offered at an attractive $1,425,000 purchase price, this net-lease property is 100% occupied by Meineke Car Care under an Absolute NNN lease running through November 2045. Guaranteed by Marcor—the largest Meineke franchisee nationwide with 52 locations—this asset offers investors nearly two decades of passive, inflation-protected cash flow with zero landlord management obligations.
Offering Price: $1,425,000
Building Size: 5,720 Net Rentable SF
Property Type: Net-Leased Auto Care / Retail Service Facility
Year Built: 1976 (Meticulously maintained commercial footprint)
Tenant / Brand: Meineke Car Care
Guarantor: Marcor (52-Unit Franchisee, Nation's Largest Meineke Operator)
Lease Type: Absolute NNN (Zero Landlord Responsibilities)
Rent Escalations: 10% Rental Increases Every 5 Years
Primary Lease Term Expiration: November 2045 (~19 Years Remaining Term)
Renewal Options: Multiple Renewal Extension Options Following Primary Term
Market: Battle Creek, MI
This offering combines essential, recession-resilient automotive service demand with an institutional-grade net-lease structure:
Zero Landlord Obligations: The Absolute NNN lease framework holds the tenant 100% responsible for all operating expenses, real estate taxes, property insurance, common area maintenance (CAM), roof replacement, building structure, HVAC systems, and parking lot repairs.
Contractual Inflation Protection: Scheduled 10% rent bumps every 5 years deliver strong compounding Net Operating Income (NOI) growth and long-term yield enhancement.
Guaranteed by Premier Franchisee: Backed directly by Marcor, a premier 52-unit operator and the largest franchisee in the nationwide Meineke network, providing enhanced credit safety and income reliability.
Non-Discretionary Service Demand: Meineke delivers essential vehicle repair and maintenance services, insulated from e-commerce competition and general economic volatility.
Situated along a major commercial thoroughfare in Battle Creek, the site enjoys strong visibility, easy customer access, and high surrounding retail synergy:
Dense Commercial Trade Area: Surrounded by top national retailers and big-box anchors including Target, Meijer, Kroger, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Starbucks.
Local Community Anchors: Located near prominent regional destinations including the Binder Park Zoo and the scenic Leila Arboretum, bringing constant local and visiting traffic to the immediate area.
Strong Workforce & Population Base: Supported by Battle Creek's diverse industrial, healthcare, and commercial employee base, driving steady year-round vehicle service demand.
Long-Term Absolute NNN Lease through November 2045 with zero landlord CapEx or operational risks.
Corporate-Quality Guarantee by Marcor, the largest Meineke franchisee in the country (52 units).
10% Rental Increases Every 5 Years driving organic cash flow appreciation over the 19-year remaining primary term.
Accessible $1,425,000 Entry Price Point for a single-tenant corporate net-lease property.
Freestanding 5,720 SF Retail Building situated in a high-density, established trade corridor.
Recession-Resilient Auto Care Use providing stable, predictable performance across all economic cycles.
Key highlights
| Company | Lender type | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TheLoanProsTeam | Mortgage Broker | Roxanne Chung | (754) 707-5877 | |
| Money Solutions, LLC | Mortgage Broker | Jennifer A. Judice | (813) 431-5000 |
Source: Yearly tax returns
| Year | Gross income | Effective gross | Expenses | NOI | Pre-tax cash flow | Cap rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | - | - | $92,579 | - | - |
| Option | Asking price | Cap rate | Commission | Monthly income | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Only | $1,425,000 | 6.5% | - | - | - |
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Meineke is listed at $1,425,000. That works out to about $249 per square foot. The stated cap rate is 6.5%.
The property is in 1249 Columbia Ave W, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015, Calhoun County.
This is a retail for sale in the commercial category.
The building is 5,720 sqft. The lot is 1 acres.
The lister indicates: Third Party Financing.
Ayson Shammami of APEX Commercial Real Estate Advisors listed this property. Use the Request Info button to send a message or call (248) 554-5709.
It was published on September 1, 2026 and last updated on September 1, 2026.
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