Turnkey Bar and Restaurant
For Sale
$530,000
1117 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
COMMERCIAL - Escanaba, MI
Property Size2,164 SF
Lot Size0.08 Acres
Price / SF$244.92
Days on Market263
Property Features for 1117 Ludington Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Commercial
Zoning description
Commercial
Subdivision
Escanaba (21010)
Standard status
Active
Size
2,164 SF
Lot size
0.08 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
3911
Utilities
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1900
Listing Agency:
NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS
(906) 225-5263
Listed By:
ROB SULLIVAN · License #6502362192
(906) 236-5806
Added: Nov 19, 2025
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 9 at 9:06PM
MLS# 50194649
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This turnkey, full operational bar and restaurant building features a functional front-to-back layout for smooth operations. Updated improvements include newer mechanicals, a basement that provides ample storage, and fully renovated restrooms. The front area offers abundant seating with high-top tables, while the rear section provides space for groups, events, or additional entertainment. Pool tables are owned, while dart boards, the speaker system, and TouchTunes machines are leased.
The property is located in downtown Escanaba along the city’s highest-visibility commercial corridors.
An upstairs apartment space is present but has been largely gutted, with the owner having recently begun very basic preliminary renovation work, creating an opportunity for a buyer to complete the space for additional use.
The property is located in downtown Escanaba along the city’s highest-visibility commercial corridors.
An upstairs apartment space is present but has been largely gutted, with the owner having recently begun very basic preliminary renovation work, creating an opportunity for a buyer to complete the space for additional use.
Key Highlights
- Turnkey, fully operational bar in a high‑visibility downtown location with established customer loyalty.
- Significant value‑add opportunity with an upstairs apartment space ready for renovation into housing, rental income, or office space.
- Modern renovation with newer mechanicals and a functional layout for efficient bar operations.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$28,454
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.37%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$569,080
$569.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$406,486
$406.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$316,156
$316.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,164 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$39.0K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.0K −$0.47/SF
EGI
$37.9K $17.53/SF
− OpEx
−$9.5K −$4.38/SF
NOI
$28.5K $13.15/SF
Area
Delta County, MI
Vacancy
2.60%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$569,080
Cap Rate 7%
$406,486
Cap Rate 9%
$316,156
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$406.5K
$355.7K – $474.2K
NOI $28,454 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.37%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$423.6K
$370.7K – $494.2K
NOI $29,653 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.59%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
640
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 49829, MI
17,009
Population
8,729
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
66.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
255
Density / Sq Mi
$45,808
Median Household Income
$31,366
Median Earnings
$667
Median Rent
$139,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - Turnkey bar setup with renovated restrooms, newer mechanicals, and an unfinished upstairs apartment space.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 1117 Ludington Street Escanaba, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $530,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turnkey, fully operational bar in a high‑visibility downtown location with established customer loyalty.; Significant value‑add opportunity with an upstairs apartment space ready for renovation into housing, rental income, or office space.; Modern renovation with newer mechanicals and a functional layout for efficient bar operations.
