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    3943 N Skookum Rd Luther, MI 49656

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    $6,200,000

    Educational,Restaurant/Food Service,Medical/Dental,Office Building,Service,Recreational/Resort,Bed & Breakfast,Adult Foster Care,Other,Day Care Facility

    Property size:
    22,755 SF
    Lot size:
    668.82 Acres
    Days on Market:
    12
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 15 at 9:06 am

    Property Features for 3943 N Skookum Rd

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Zoning
    Other
    Rooms
    Basement, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 5
    Bathrooms
    22
    Parking
    25
    Basement Y/N
    1
    Size
    22,755 SF
    Lot size
    668.82 Acres

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Central Air
    Water front features
    Waterfront
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Year built
    2007
    Roof type
    Asphalt
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Jonathan Crane

    BHHS Michigan Real Estate (231) 632-5105

    Listing agent Jonathan Crane (231) 947-7777

    Listing date Mar 3, 2026

    MLS# 1939259 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Unique Campus Property in Michigan

    This unique 670-acre private campus property in Northern Michigan presents a rare opportunity for institutional, nonprofit, retreat, or behavioral health organizations. The property includes a 12,500 sq ft lodge featuring 10 guest suites, a commercial kitchen, and dining and gathering spaces. Additionally, there are four residential buildings totaling approximately 8,800 sq ft, which can be adapted for housing, offices, classrooms, or program facilities. Other improvements include a manager’s residence, maintenance buildings, utilities, and backup generators. Infrastructure is already in place. The property also features a private lake spanning 45 to 50 acres and extensive trail systems throughout the wooded acreage. With no traditional zoning, the campus offers flexible potential for retreat centers, residential treatment programs, addiction recovery facilities, veteran programs, educational camps, nonprofit headquarters, or leadership development campuses. The property is located in Luther, Michigan, with the postal code 49656, situated in Lake County. The total property size is 22,755 square feet. The intended use of the property is for educational, restaurant/food service, medical/dental, office building, service, recreational/resort, bed & breakfast, adult foster care, day care facility, or other purposes.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    The Rockwell Lake Lodge Hotel & Motel Hillsdale College Biological College

    Suggested Use

    Hotel & Motel Bed & Breakfast

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Luther
    County
    Lake
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.646138
    Latitude
    44.043427

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    School - 670-acre campus ideal for institutional or retreat uses.
    Where is this school located?
    The property is located at 3943 N Skookum Rd Luther, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $6,200,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Unique 670-acre private campus ideal for institutional, nonprofit, retreat, or behavioral health uses.; - The property features a 12,500 sq ft lodge with 10 guest suites, commercial kitchen, dining and gathering spaces.; - Four additional residential buildings totaling approximately 8,800 sq ft adaptable for housing, offices, classrooms, or program facilities.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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