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    1263 M149 Highway, Manistique, MI 49854

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    Under Contract
    $415,000

    COMMERCIAL - Manistique, MI

    Property size:
    4,000 SF
    Lot size:
    21.82 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $103/SF
    Added:
    May 12, 2025
    Days on Market:
    376
    Last Refresh:
    May 22 at 4:06 am

    Property Features for 1263 M149 Highway

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Parking features
    Parking Lot
    Patio and Porch features
    Patio
    Exterior features
    Deck/Patio
    Standard status
    Active Under Contract
    Size
    4,000 SF
    Lot size
    21.82 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Annual Amount
    3203

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air
    Water source
    Well

    Building Details

    Year built
    1940
    Roof type
    Asphalt

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    Listing Contact
    DAVID MUXLOW
    DAVID MUXLOW

    Listing agent DAVID MUXLOW License #UPAR

    Listing office GROVER REAL ESTATE 771 E Lakeshore Drive, Manistique, MI

    Listing date May 12, 2025

    MLS# 50174572

    Copyright © 2026 Upper Peninsula Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Rare and transferable Michigan Original 550 Resort Liquor License (statewide, unrestricted by population).
    • Prime location near Kitch‑iti‑kipi (Palms Book State Park) with over 200,000 annual visitors.
    • Direct access to Trail 7, appealing to ORV, snowmobile, and outdoor enthusiasts.
    • Established and thriving business with a long history and strong community ties.
    • Features outdoor dining and gas pumps, enhancing customer convenience.
    • Expansive 22‑acre property with on‑site living quarters and potential for expansion.

    Overview

    The Big Spring Tavern, formerly the Big Spring Inn, is a longstanding establishment dating back to the 1940s. Located in Manistique, Michigan, it is near the Kitch-iti-kipi in Palms Book State Park, which attracts over 200,000 annual visitors. The tavern offers a warm atmosphere, food service, and up to 26 beers on tap. The property includes outdoor dining, gas pumps, and direct access to Trail 7, catering to ORV, snowmobile, and outdoor enthusiasts. It features a Michigan Original 550 Resort Liquor License, transferable statewide and unrestricted by local population quotas. The property includes on-site living quarters with renovation potential. The site spans 21.82 acres, offering opportunities for future expansion. The property size is 4,000 square feet.
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    City
    Manistique
    County
    Schoolcraft
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -86.3397
    Latitude
    46.1571

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Bar & Pub - Established tavern with liquor license and expansion potential.
    Where is this bar & pub located?
    The property is located at 1263 M149 Highway Manistique, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $415,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Rare and transferable Michigan Original 550 Resort Liquor License (statewide, unrestricted by population).; Prime location near Kitch‑iti‑kipi (Palms Book State Park) with over 200,000 annual visitors.; Direct access to Trail 7, appealing to ORV, snowmobile, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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