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Waterfront Restaurant and Lounge
For Sale
$1,800,000

4168 W Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Commercial Sale, Houghton Lake, MI

Property Size8,420 SF
Price / SF$213.78
Days on Market74

Property Features for 4168 W Houghton Lake Drive

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Commercial
Parking features Parking Lot
Subdivision T22N R3W
Directions Highway M55 South Shore of Houghton Lake directly across from Spicers Boat City Marina
Standard status Active
APN 003-440-010-1001
Size 8,420 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description L1164/P2394 L928/P692 L900/P11 L890/P266 L420/P292 223 LOT 10 -.81 A KILLCARE RESORT AND ALL LAND THAT LIES W OF W LINE OF LOT 10 KILLCARE RESORT AND 141 FT E OF AND PARALLEL TO E LINE OF DETROIT ST EXT FROM N LINE OF M-55 TO S SHORE OF LAKE BEING 10.7 FT
Legal Description L1164/P2394 L928/P692 L900/P11 L890/P266 L420/P292 223 LOT 10 -.81 A KILLCARE RESORT AND ALL LAND THAT LIES W OF W LINE OF LOT 10 KILLCARE RESORT AND 141 FT E OF AND PARALLEL TO E LINE OF DETROIT ST EXT FROM N LINE OF M-55 TO S SHORE OF LAKE BEING 10.7 FT

Utilities

Water source Well
Water front 1

Amenities

lakeside balcony
flat-screen televisions
leather-furnished lounge area
entertainment stage
lakeside pavilion
sandy beach
lakeside dock
Listing Agency: CB Schmidt Houghton Lake
Listed By: Ruth Anne Clemens · License #6506043271
Added: Jul 27 Changed: Sep 6 Last Checked: Oct 8 at 9:06AM
MLS# 201841794

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial restaurant and lounge property includes a full kitchen, modern POS system, dining areas, lounge seating, entertainment space, and multiple indoor and outdoor gathering areas. Four separate bar areas serve different operating formats, including an indoor horseshoe bar, a lower open-air bar, a three-sided lakeside pavilion bar, and an additional entertainment bar. The second floor adds flexible space originally designed as a poker room. A char broiler positioned within the dining area supports an interactive guest experience.

The property has 152 feet of frontage on Houghton Lake, a lake spanning more than 22,000 acres. Outdoor improvements include a 1,404-square-foot lakeside pavilion bar, an approximately 560-square-foot balcony, a sandy beach, a dock, and lake-facing seating. Additional features include an entertainment stage, flat-screen televisions, a leather-furnished lounge, a parking lot, and well water.

Key Highlights

  • 152 feet of frontage on Houghton Lake, which spans more than 22,000 acres
  • Four distinct bar areas, including indoor, lower‑level open‑air, pavilion, and entertainment spaces
  • 1,404‑square‑foot three‑sided open‑air lakeside pavilion bar

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$64,103
Cap Rate
3.56%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,282,060 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$915,757 $915.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$712,256 $712.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 8,420 SF
Gross rent
$118.2K $14.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$32.7K −$3.89/SF
EGI
$85.5K $10.15/SF
− OpEx
−$21.4K −$2.54/SF
NOI
$64.1K $7.61/SF
Area
Roscommon County, MI
Vacancy
27.70%
Lease Rate
$14.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,282,060
Cap Rate 7%
$915,757
Cap Rate 9%
$712,256

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$915.8K
$801.3K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,103 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.56%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.39M
$1.21M – $1.62M (±1% cap)
NOI $96,998 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.39%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Limberlost Fine Food ... Restaurant The Limberlost Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility Furniture & Home Goods Real Estate Agency Auto Parts Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

103
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 48629, MI

7,420
Population
7,248
Households
1
Avg Household Size
56
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
77.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
96
Density / Sq Mi
$54,622
Median Household Income
$33,544
Median Earnings
$784
Median Rent
$142,300
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Commercial restaurant property with multiple bar areas, event space, lakefront seating, and direct recreational amenities.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 4168 W Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 152 feet of frontage on Houghton Lake, which spans more than 22,000 acres; Four distinct bar areas, including indoor, lower‑level open‑air, pavilion, and entertainment spaces; 1,404‑square‑foot three‑sided open‑air lakeside pavilion bar
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