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Turnkey Restaurant and Residential Property

12229 Seymour Road Grass Lake, MI 49240

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For Sale
$750,000

COMMERCIAL - Grass Lake, MI

Property size:
5,310 SF
Lot size:
1.09 Acres
Price / SF:
$141/SF
Added:
May 14, 2026
Days on Market:
60
Last Refresh:
Jul 12 at 1:06 am

Property Features for 12229 Seymour Road

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Standard status
Active
APN
000-10-05-351-001-02
Size
5,310 SF
Lot size
1.09 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
On file
Tax Annual Amount
11332

Utilities

Utilities
Cable Available
Sewer type
Septic Tank
Heating system
Forced Air
Water source
Well

Building Details

Year built
1993
Floors in Building
2
Building materials
Vinyl Siding

Listing agent Charles Koenn License #6506040186

Listing office Swisher Commercial 180 Little Lake Dr. Ste 4, Ann Arbor, MI

Listing date May 14, 2026

MLS# 26024715

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational restaurant and bar property with an accompanying single-family residence. The property is ideal for owner-operators, investors seeking a mixed-use income property, or hospitality groups seeking a destination-style venue. It is located in the heart of the Waterloo Recreation Area. The commercial building, built in 1993 and remodeled in 2009, is a 3,414 square foot restaurant and bar. It features a large L-shaped bar, a spacious dining room, and a commercial kitchen equipped with stainless prep lines, a hood system, fryers, burners, and refrigeration. Additional service areas and storage are also included. Outdoor amenities include a covered patio dining pavilion, a picnic-style seating area, a large outdoor smoker station, and landscaped grounds with a decorative pond. Ample parking is available. The site is 1.086 acres with C-1 zoning supporting restaurant, bar, retail, and other commercial uses. The residential home, built in 1950, is a 1,896 square foot ranch with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. It includes a 450 square foot basement, a 480 square foot attached garage, forced heat and cooling, a large deck, a sunroom with a hot tub, and a fireplace. The lot size is 0.876 acres with mature trees and a landscaped yard. The combined acreage is approximately 1.96 acres with C-1 (Commercial) and R-3 (Residential) zoning. The property is located in a high-traffic recreational area near lakes and campgrounds, offering strong potential for destination dining, events, catering, or expansion.

Key Highlights

  • Turnkey, fully operational restaurant/bar with a well‑equipped kitchen, bar infrastructure, and indoor/outdoor seating.
  • Includes a separate, well‑maintained 1,896 sq ft single‑family residence.
  • Located in the high‑traffic Waterloo Recreation Area, near lakes, campgrounds, and state land.

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 $73.3k $13.80
− Vacancy −$6.0k −$1.13
EGI $67.3k $12.67
− OpEx −$16.8k −$3.17
NOI $50.5k $9.50
5,310 SF · lease $13.80/SF/yr · vacancy 8.20% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$720.7K
$630.7K – $840.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,452 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.73%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$470.6K
$411.8K – $549.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,943 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.39%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$847.7K
$741.7K – $988.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $59,336 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.91%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Bars & Pubs

Suggested Use

Restaurant Department Store Bar & Pub

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Portage Lake Parlor — 12227 Seymour Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - Fully operational restaurant/bar with residence in Waterloo Recreation Area.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 12229 Seymour Road Grass Lake, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turnkey, fully operational restaurant/bar with a well‑equipped kitchen, bar infrastructure, and indoor/outdoor seating.; Includes a separate, well‑maintained 1,896 sq ft single‑family residence.; Located in the high‑traffic Waterloo Recreation Area, near lakes, campgrounds, and state land.
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