Waterfront Restaurant and
For Sale
$1,800,000
4168 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Commercial kitchen, multiple bar areas, and event-oriented spaces support varied dining and entertainment operations.
Property Size8,400 SF
Price / SF$214.29
Days on Market16
Property Features for 4168 W Houghton Lake Dr
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
8,400 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Additional Details
Patio
Yes
Amenities
horseshoe-shaped bar
four bar areas
second floor poker room
char broiler
flat-screen televisions
leather-furnished lounge area
entertainment stage
lakeside pavilion
sandy beach
lakeside dock
Building Details
Stories
2
Listing Agency:
CB Schmidt Houghton Lake.
(906) 420-3400
Listed By:
Ruth Anne Clemens · License #6506043271
(989) 429-3100
Source:
Puremichiganproperty
Added: Aug 24
Changed: Sep 6
Last Checked: Sep 8 at 8:26AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This approximately 8,420-square-foot restaurant and lounge occupies a waterfront setting on Houghton Lake, with 152 feet along the shoreline. The layout includes four separate bar areas, including an interior horseshoe bar, a lower-level open-air bar, a three-sided lakeside pavilion bar, and another bar with entertainment space. A second-floor area originally configured as a poker room adds flexible space for private functions, gaming, entertainment, or seating.
The property also includes a commercial kitchen with professional equipment and a POS system, plus a dining-area char broiler designed for visible food preparation. Additional improvements include an approximately 560-square-foot open-air balcony, indoor and outdoor seating, flat-screen televisions, a leather-appointed lounge, an entertainment stage, sandy beach, dock, and multiple gathering areas. The building was constructed in 1980 and is zoned Commercial.
The property also includes a commercial kitchen with professional equipment and a POS system, plus a dining-area char broiler designed for visible food preparation. Additional improvements include an approximately 560-square-foot open-air balcony, indoor and outdoor seating, flat-screen televisions, a leather-appointed lounge, an entertainment stage, sandy beach, dock, and multiple gathering areas. The building was constructed in 1980 and is zoned Commercial.
Key Highlights
- 152 feet of Houghton Lake frontage
- Four distinct bar areas, including a 1,404‑square‑foot three‑sided lakeside pavilion bar
- Approximately 560‑square‑foot open‑air balcony overlooking Houghton Lake
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$63,951
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.55%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,279,020
$1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$913,586
$913.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$710,567
$710.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 8,400 SF
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.
Gross rent
$117.9K $14.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$32.7K −$3.89/SF
EGI
$85.3K $10.15/SF
− OpEx
−$21.3K −$2.54/SF
NOI
$64.0K $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 rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,279,020
Cap Rate 7%
$913,586
Cap Rate 9%
$710,567
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$913.6K
$799.4K – $1.07M
NOI $63,951 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.55%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.38M
$1.21M – $1.61M
NOI $96,768 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.38%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
24
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Commercial kitchen, multiple bar areas, and event-oriented spaces support varied dining and entertainment operations.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 4168 W Houghton Lake Dr 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 Houghton Lake frontage; Four distinct bar areas, including a 1,404‑square‑foot three‑sided lakeside pavilion bar; Approximately 560‑square‑foot open‑air balcony overlooking Houghton Lake
