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    17684 US-12, New Buffalo, MI 49117

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    $3,999,999

    COMMERCIAL - New Buffalo, MI

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    5,622 SF
    Lot size:
    3.58 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $711/SF
    Added:
    Aug 25, 2025
    Days on Market:
    261
    Last Refresh:
    May 12 at 7:06 am

    Property Features for 17684 US-12

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Retail
    Bathrooms
    2
    Rooms
    Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    13-0003-0003-13-9
    Size
    5,622 SF
    Lot size
    3.58 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025
    Tax Description
    On file.
    Tax Annual Amount
    12913

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Cable Available
    Heating system
    Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    2019
    Floors in Building
    1
    Number of units
    1

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    Listing Contact
    Josh Jacobs

    Listing agent Josh Jacobs

    Listing office NAI Wisinski of West Michigan 650 Trade Centre Way, Ste 130, Kalamazoo, MI

    Listing date Aug 25, 2025

    MLS# 25043301

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    HighLights

    • Established Brewpub with a Coveted License: Operating since 2019, offering immediate business potential.
    • High Seating Capacity: Accommodates 208 indoor and 92 outdoor guests.
    • Prime Location with High Visibility: Situated on US‑12, near I‑94, ensuring excellent accessibility and exposure.
    • Spectacular Panoramic Views: Overlooks the 156‑acre Galien River nature preserve, providing stunning 4‑season scenery.
    • Indoor/Outdoor Dining Experience: Features spacious glass doors that open to a covered patio.
    • Full Bar and Food Menu: Offers a complete dining experience.

    Overview

    Located in New Buffalo, Michigan, Ghost Isle Brewery overlooks a 156-acre protected Galien River nature preserve, offering panoramic views. The property, built and opened in 2019, features a Brewpub license and seating for 208, with additional outdoor seating for 92. Spacious glass doors connect the indoor dining room, bar, and covered patio, creating an open-air dining experience during warmer months. The 5,622 square foot property includes indoor and outdoor entertainment stages, a binocular wetlands viewer, and a second patio bar. Situated along US-12 and within 4 minutes from I-94, the property is positioned to attract visitors to New Buffalo and Harbor Country. The brewery has a full bar and full food menu, making it a destination for visitors. The lot size is 3.58 acres.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Pubs

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    New Buffalo
    County
    Berrien
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -86.72882
    Latitude
    41.799131

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Pub - Brewery in New Buffalo with indoor/outdoor seating and nature preserve views.
    Where is this pub located?
    The property is located at 17684 US-12 New Buffalo, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,999,999.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Established Brewpub with a Coveted License: Operating since 2019, offering immediate business potential.; High Seating Capacity: Accommodates 208 indoor and 92 outdoor guests.; Prime Location with High Visibility: Situated on US‑12, near I‑94, ensuring excellent accessibility and exposure.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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