1444 Mc Kinstry Street
About This Property
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Southwest Detroit
Southwest Detroit is one of the city’s most culturally vibrant and tightly connected neighborhoods, known for its strong Latino identity, active commercial corridors, and longstanding community institutions.
The Property benefits from:
- Immediate proximity to Clark Park
- Access to I-75 (Fisher Freeway)
- Walkable neighborhood environment
- Public transportation accessibility
- Nearby retail and community services
- Strong neighborhood engagement and foot traffic
The surrounding area has experienced increasing redevelopment interest driven by housing demand, adaptive reuse projects, and continued investment in Detroit’s urban neighborhoods.
1444 McKinstry Street
Building Summary
CHURCH BUILDING FEATURES
The church building presents a distinctive architectural opportunity with strong visual identity and community-oriented functionality.
Architectural Elements
- Historic sanctuary
- Stained glass windows
- Existing organ
- Elevated ceilings
- Historic detailing
- Traditional assembly configuration
Existing Condition
The church is generally in strong physical condition with the exception of mezzanine-level storage clutter and pew staging.
CHURCH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
Potential future uses include:
- Religious congregation
- Event venue
- Wedding venue
- Performing arts center
- Theater
- Cultural institution
- Community arts hub
- Residential conversion
- Mixed-use adaptive reuse
HIGHEST & BEST USE ANALYSIS
Mixed-Use Adaptive Reuse Campus
The strongest long-term repositioning strategy may involve a phased mixed-use redevelopment integrating residential, cultural, nonprofit, and community-oriented uses.
Potential components may include:
- Residential loft conversion
- Community event venue
- Arts programming
- Educational occupancy
- Commercial maker space
- Shared nonprofit campus
Institutional Reuse
The Property is well-suited for:
- Educational institutions
- Religious organizations
- Community development organizations
- Workforce development programs
- Recreation and wellness operators
Creative Redevelopment
The campus scale and architectural identity support experiential concepts including:
- Artist studios
- Performance venue
- Creative incubator
- Culinary incubator
- Cultural destination
QUALIFIED OPPORTUNITY ZONE BENEFITS
The Property is located within a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone (“QOZ”), potentially allowing investors to benefit from tax incentives associated with long-term capital investment.
Prospective purchasers should consult legal and tax advisors regarding:
- Capital gains deferral
- Basis step-up provisions
- Long-term investment benefits
- Fund structuring considerations
Investment highlights
McKinstry Campus Portfolio
1444 & 1450 McKinstry Street | Detroit, Michigan
Adaptive Reuse / Redevelopment Opportunity
NAI Farbman is pleased to offer the potential acquisition of the McKinstry Campus Portfolio located at 1444 and 1450 McKinstry Street, Detroit, Michigan (the “Property” or “Portfolio”).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Rare Adaptive Reuse Campus in Southwest Detroit
The McKinstry Campus Portfolio presents a rare opportunity to acquire a historic institutional campus in the heart of Southwest Detroit’s vibrant Latino community. The offering consists of two architecturally significant buildings totaling approximately 28,000 square feet situated on approximately 0.60 acres within a Qualified Opportunity Zone.
The Portfolio includes:
The campus benefits from strategic proximity to Clark Park, major transportation corridors including I-75 (Fisher Freeway), strong pedestrian activity, and an established neighborhood identity. The properties are located within an R2 zoning district aligned with Detroit’s broader “Build More Housing” initiative, potentially supporting a range of adaptive reuse and redevelopment concepts.
The existing structures provide immediate value through their historic character, flexible layouts, durable brick construction, and ability to support phased redevelopment strategies.
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Institutional-Scale Urban Campus
- Rare opportunity to acquire an approximately 28,000 SF multi-building campus in a dense urban neighborhood with significant adaptive reuse potential.
- Qualified Opportunity Zone Location
- The Property resides within a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone, potentially offering substantial tax advantages to investors and developers.
- Flexible Redevelopment Potential
- The campus configuration supports multiple redevelopment scenarios including residential conversion, mixed-use redevelopment, educational reuse, nonprofit occupancy, arts and cultural programming, or event-driven concepts.
- Strategic Southwest Detroit Location
- Situated in the center of Detroit’s established Latino community near Clark Park, the Property benefits from strong neighborhood identity, active pedestrian traffic, and excellent connectivity.
- Historic Character & Architectural Appeal
- The church features stained glass, historic detailing, and sanctuary architecture, while the school building contains unique amenities including an auditorium, stage, and lower-level bowling alley.
- Durable Existing Construction
- The buildings appear structurally sound with limited tuckpointing needs and substantial masonry construction supporting long-term durability.
- Phased Redevelopment Opportunity
- The dual-building campus allows users or developers to reposition the assets incrementally, reducing redevelopment execution risk.
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