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    Historic Bar in Downtown Jackson Title is generated by Realmo AI

    121 E Cortland Street, Jackson, MI 49201

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    For Sale
    $260,000

    COMMERCIAL - Jackson, MI

    Property size:
    1,850 SF
    Lot size:
    0.10 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $140/SF
    Added:
    Jan 27, 2026
    Days on Market:
    136
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 12 at 10:06 pm

    Property Features for 121 E Cortland Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Bathrooms
    2
    Rooms
    Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    5-00270000
    Size
    1,850 SF
    Lot size
    0.10 Acres

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Cable Available
    Heating system
    Forced Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1900
    Floors in Building
    2
    Number of units
    1

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    Listing Contact
    BEN LATOCKI

    Listing agent BEN LATOCKI

    Listing office Production Realty 213 N Jackson St., JACKSON, MI

    Listing date Jan 27, 2026

    MLS# 26003114

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    HighLights

    • Established business with a loyal customer base.
    • Prime downtown location with high foot traffic.
    • Historic building (circa 1895) with unique character.
    • Well‑known local establishment with a strong community presence.
    • Proven venue for events and gatherings (DJs, New Year's Eve, etc.).
    • Located in Jackson, a city with a rich history.

    Overview

    The Town Bar, a local establishment, is available for purchase. Situated in downtown Jackson at 121 East Cortland Street, the bar is housed in a building dating back to 1895. The Town Bar has become a cornerstone of the community, known for its inviting atmosphere and vibrant gatherings. It has built a loyal following over the years by hosting local DJs, celebrating New Year's Eve, and providing a space for friends and neighbors to connect. Jackson, a city steeped in history, offers an ideal setting for this business. The property benefits from steady foot traffic and a strong customer base due to its downtown location and proximity to local attractions. The property size is 1850 square feet and the lot size is 0.1 acres.

    Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    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.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $25.5k $13.80
    − Vacancy −$2.1k −$1.13
    EGI $23.4k $12.67
    − OpEx −$5.9k −$3.17
    NOI $17.6k $9.50
    1,850 SF · lease $13.80/SF/yr · vacancy 8.20% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $251.1K
    $219.7K – $293.0K (±1% cap)
    NOI $17,577 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.76%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $182.3K
    $159.5K – $212.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $12,758 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.91%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $295.3K
    $258.4K – $344.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $20,673 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.95%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Bars & Pubs

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    Map

    City
    Jackson
    County
    Jackson
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -84.405342
    Latitude
    42.246345

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Bar & Pub - Beloved local bar in historic 1895 building for sale.
    Where is this bar & pub located?
    The property is located at 121 E Cortland Street Jackson, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $260,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Established business with a loyal customer base.; Prime downtown location with high foot traffic.; **Historic building (circa 1895) with unique character.**
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