1450 McKinstry St - Bethlehem Lutheran School
21,400 SF School - McKinstry Campus Portfolio
Marketing description
R2 District – Build More Housing Initiative
The Property is situated within an R2 zoning district aligned with Detroit’s broader housing and neighborhood redevelopment initiatives.
Potential redevelopment advantages may include:
- Residential redevelopment flexibility
- Adaptive reuse support
- Mixed-use compatibility
- Community-oriented redevelopment opportunities
Prospective purchasers should independently verify all permitted uses and development regulations with the City of Detroit.
The McKinstry Campus Portfolio represents a rare opportunity to acquire a historically significant adaptive reuse campus in one of Detroit’s most culturally important neighborhoods.
With approximately 28,000 square feet across two architecturally distinct buildings, Qualified Opportunity Zone status, and flexible redevelopment potential, the Property is well-positioned for investors, developers, nonprofits, educational users, and community-oriented organizations seeking a transformative urban redevelopment opportunity.
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PROPERTY OVERVIEW – SCHOOL BUILDING
1450 McKinstry Street
Building Summary
SCHOOL BUILDING FEATURES
The school building offers a highly flexible institutional layout with significant redevelopment potential.
Existing Amenities
- Multiple classrooms
- Administrative offices
- Kitchen facilities
- Auditorium and stage
- Shower facilities
- Lower-level bowling alley
- Large interior gathering spaces
- Historic brick construction
Redevelopment Potential - adaptive reuse concepts include:
- Multifamily loft conversion
- Charter or private school
- Community center
- Nonprofit campus
- Creative office space
- Arts incubator
- Recreation or wellness facility
- Mixed-use redevelopment
SCHOOL BUILDING STRENGTHS
- Flexible Floorplates
The building’s institutional layout supports multiple reuse scenarios with large rooms and adaptable circulation.
- Historic Character
Historic construction and architectural elements may support historic redevelopment incentives and enhance user appeal.
- Community Positioning
The building’s location within Southwest Detroit aligns well with education, recreation, cultural, and nonprofit-oriented uses.
- Event & Assembly Capability
Existing auditorium and gathering spaces may reduce buildout costs for community or event-oriented programming.
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