United Christian School for Sale
29205 Florence, Garden City MI 48135
The school (29205 Florence, Garden City) was built in phases starting in 1962. The complete parcel of land is 3.92 acres. The United Christian School closed in August of 2013. The owners have had the building inspected by the state and have a list of items to address to keep the school occupancy in place. The renovations underway should allow completing the recommendations noted on the last inspection.
| Property Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | The school building is approx. 20,000 square feet. The gym building is 13,000 square feet. A 2,000 square foot storage facility is also available. |
| Current Renovation | The boiler broke in January, causing pipes to burst and flooding. Extensive renovations are underway, including new boilers, bathrooms, ceilings, flooring, drywall, and a sprinkler system for fire suppression. The renovations will address state inspection recommendations. |
| Classrooms | Up to 17 classrooms, with most classrooms approximately 26 ft by 28 ft (smallest is 15 ft by 21 ft, and the largest is 27 ft by 29 ft). The small gym (36 ft by 39 ft) could be converted into two more classrooms. |
| Handicap Access | The school and gym have zero-grade entrances (no steps). The balcony in the gym (32 ft by 98 ft) is the only area with a second floor. |
| Gym | The gym is a separate building, approximately 134 ft by 98 ft, with a balcony at the north end. Boys and girls locker rooms open onto the gym. A full-size racquetball court is located on the north side of the building. |
| Kitchen | A full kitchen (approximately 15 ft by 18 ft) is adjacent to the small gym in the school building. A storage room is adjacent to the kitchen. |
| Playground Area | The area to the east of the building is fenced in and already has a playground structure for younger students. |
| Traffic | 27,815 cars pass the property along Middlebelt (SEMCOG 2009 south of Ford Road). |
| Expansion Area | A grassy play area is to the west of the parking lot with a large softball diamond backstop, available for expansion. |
| City Park | The city park is adjacent to the school on the northeast side, potentially usable for additional play area. |
| Parking Lot Description | Approximately 140 parking spaces along the west side of the building with 3 handicap spaces. |
| Heating | The school building has two boilers for heat, while the gym building has a rooftop unit for heating and air-conditioning. |