A rare find on Jefferson Ave with unobstructed views of Detroit’s International Waterfront, this former UAW Headquarters and 1928 German Social Club is a blend of old world craftsmanship and practicality at a substantial discount to replacement cost.  
Three interconnected buildings provide over 105,000 (+/-) sqft of above-ground floor space plus full basements for extra rentable square footage.
The property sits directly across the Erma Henderson Memorial Park on a combined 3.45 acres (+/-) parcel with 365’ of frontage on Jefferson Ave. The fenced in parking lot has 260 parking spaces with a guardhouse.
Notable features of the original 1928 building include an in-ground pool, full-size gymnasium, saunas, exercise room, library, elevator, and a Grand foyer with ornate woodwork and Pewabic tile.
 
The 1980 addition is a traditional office building with a central core and perimeter offices. Floor plates were designed to accommodate many different floor plan configurations and multiple tenants if needed. Central core includes elevators, bathrooms, and stairway.
The two story office building includes an elevator, full basement, and a dedicated parking lot.
Interior pictures are for reference only and not a current representation of the condition of the property.
Three interconnected buildings provide over 105,000 (+/-) sqft of above-ground floor space plus full basements for extra rentable square footage.
The property sits directly across the Erma Henderson Memorial Park on a combined 3.45 acres (+/-) parcel with 365’ of frontage on Jefferson Ave. The fenced in parking lot has 260 parking spaces with a guardhouse.
Notable features of the original 1928 building include an in-ground pool, full-size gymnasium, saunas, exercise room, library, elevator, and a Grand foyer with ornate woodwork and Pewabic tile.
The 1980 addition is a traditional office building with a central core and perimeter offices. Floor plates were designed to accommodate many different floor plan configurations and multiple tenants if needed. Central core includes elevators, bathrooms, and stairway.
The two story office building includes an elevator, full basement, and a dedicated parking lot.
Interior pictures are for reference only and not a current representation of the condition of the property.
Property Details
Price:
$4,200,000
MLS #:
20230104299
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Commercial
Subtype:
Real Estate Only
Subdivision:
OLDES SUB PLATS
Neighborhood:
05052 – Det: 6-Mack I75-Conner
Listed Date:
Dec 16, 2023
Finished Sq Ft:
105,847
Total Sq Ft:
105,847
Lot Size:
150,282 sqft / 3.45 acres (approx)
Year Built:
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Schools
School District:
Detroit
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior
Construction Materials
Block,   Brick,   Other
Parking Features
ParkingLot, OnSite
Roof
Rubber
Financial
Taxes
$46,854
Map
Community
- Address8735 E JEFFERSON AVE Detroit MI
 - SubdivisionOLDES SUB (PLATS)
 - CityDetroit
 - CountyWayne
 - Zip Code48214
 
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Commercial in Detroit as of Nov 04, 2025
512
Commercial Listed
246
Avg DOM
154
Avg $ / SqFt
$616,865
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the OLDES SUB (PLATS) subdivision, 8735 E JEFFERSON AVE Detroit MI is a Commercial for sale in Detroit, MI, 48214.  It is listed for $4,200,000 To schedule a showing of MLS#20230104299 at 8735 E JEFFERSON AVE in Detroit, MI, contact your LoChirco Realty, LLC agent at 586-321-9997.
 
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