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819 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461

Gutted former ceramics shop with drive-thru qualification and parking on the main avenue.

Property Size2,600 SF
Days on Market143

Property Features for 819 E Colby St

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 2,600 SF
Property subtype Retail

Additional Details

Traffic Count 13,896 vehicles/day
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Home
Listed By: Trevor Wisniewski · License #311783
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 22 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 11:44AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This building was formerly a Mud Puddle ceramics shop and has been gutted and is ready for a new use. The main floor is approximately 1,600 SF, with an additional 1,000 SF basement. The property has already been qualified, by right, for a drive-thru, making it well suited for a restaurant concept or another business that could utilize drive-thru service.

The property sits next to Pizza Hut directly on the main avenue, with visibility supported by an estimated 13,896 daily traffic count. Parking is available, and the building is positioned for a straightforward renovation plan to support the next tenant’s operations.

Key Highlights

  • Former Mud Puddle ceramics shop in Whitehall, MI, positioned on the main avenue next to Pizza Hut
  • Property has been gutted and is ready for new usage
  • Drive‑thru has already been qualified by right for the property

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Big Box & Wholesale Store Electrical Service Garden Center Building Supply Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) 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.

Lease Details

13,896 VPD
Traffic count

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

281
Businesses Nearby
27k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 61% Dining 34% Electronics 5%
Wesco Shops & Services
8,826 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Dollar General Shops & Services
7,911 visits/mo 0.1 miles
BIGGBY COFFEE Dining
6,064 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Pizza Hut Dining
3,295 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Verizon Electronics
1,323 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 49461, MI

9,295
Population
4,220
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
43.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
215
Density / Sq Mi
$80,495
Median Household Income
$42,249
Median Earnings
$874
Median Rent
$245,600
Median Home Value

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?
Retail space - Gutted former ceramics shop with drive-thru qualification and parking on the main avenue.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 819 E Colby St Whitehall, MI.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Former Mud Puddle ceramics shop in Whitehall, MI, positioned on the main avenue next to Pizza Hut; Property has been gutted and is ready for new usage; Drive‑thru has already been qualified by right for the property
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