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Restaurant and Auto Shop Building
For Sale
$700,000

1636 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829

COMMERCIAL - Escanaba, MI

Property Size11,000 SF
Lot Size0.70 Acres
Price / SF$63.64
Days on Market144

Property Features for 1636 Ludington Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Commercial,Industrial
Zoning description Commercial, Industrial
Parking features Parking Lot
Lot features Corner Lot, Main Street
Subdivision Escanaba (21010)
Standard status Active
Size 11,000 SF
Lot size 0.70 Acres

Utilities

Heating system Oil, Forced Air
Cooling system Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Water source Public

Amenities

car hoist
air compressor
tire racks
separate HVAC systems
natural gas heater
wood furnace
office
bathroom

Building Details

Year built 1920
Roof type Flat, Rubber
Listing Agency: COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT ESCANABA
Listed By: ARTHUR VANDAMME · License #6501432541
Added: Mar 30 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 11:06PM
MLS# 50202778

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property is a two-business commercial building combining a Mexican restaurant and an automotive used car sales and repair shop in one structure. The restaurant is in place and has separate heating and cooling systems. The garage side includes an office and bathroom, and is heated with a natural gas heater and a wood furnace. Automotive equipment being left with the property includes a car hoist, a large air compressor, and tire racks.

The restaurant roof was replaced in 2025 with a rubberized system. The building is supported by public water service, and parking is available in a parking lot. The roof is described as flat with rubber roofing.

In addition to the main building, there are two lots across the alley included with the sale. The property sits on 0.7 acres and is approximately 11,000 square feet, built in 1920, and is zoned for Commercial, Industrial use.

Key Highlights

  • Restaurant retains separate heating and cooling systems
  • Rubber roof over the restaurant replaced in 2025
  • Automotive area includes natural gas heater and wood furnace

Property Analytics

Current Use

La Cantina Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Plumbing Service Grocery & Convenience Store Barber Shop Locksmith Catering Service

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

775
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 49829, MI

17,009
Population
8,729
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
66.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
255
Density / Sq Mi
$45,808
Median Household Income
$31,366
Median Earnings
$667
Median Rent
$139,000
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?
Conventional restaurant - Freestanding corner building with an operating Mexican restaurant and an automotive repair area with major equipment on site.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 1636 Ludington Street Escanaba, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Restaurant retains separate heating and cooling systems; Rubber roof over the restaurant replaced in 2025; Automotive area includes natural gas heater and wood furnace
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