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Historic Restaurant with Patio
For Sale
$339,900

208 S Cochran Avenue, Charlotte, MI 48813

Restored interiors include exposed brick, a full-service bar, and indoor-outdoor seating.

Property Size1,848 SF
Price / SF$183.93
Days on Market493

Property Features for 208 S Cochran Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,848 SF

Restaurant

Patio Yes
Equipment Included Yes
Liquor License Yes

Additional Details

Furnished Yes
Business Included Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,271
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Lansing
Listed By: Max A Billinghurst · License #6501416838
Source: Exprealty
Added: Jun 11, 2025 Changed: Oct 15 Last Checked: Oct 15 at 1:14AM

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Investment Insights

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This 1,848-square-foot conventional restaurant occupies a restored historic building at 208 S Cochran Avenue in downtown Charlotte, Michigan. Original ceilings and exposed brick remain part of the interior character, while the layout provides indoor seating, patio seating, and a full-service bar.

The sale includes the restaurant’s FF&E and a Class C Liquor License. The property combines an established restaurant configuration with distinctive historic-building features and a downtown Charlotte address.

Key Highlights

  • 1,848‑square‑foot restaurant in a restored historic building
  • Original ceilings and exposed brick
  • Indoor seating plus patio seating

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$20,482
Cap Rate
6.03%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$409,640 $409.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$292,600 $292.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$227,578 $227.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,848 SF
Gross rent
$33.3K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.0K −$3.22/SF
EGI
$27.3K $14.78/SF
− OpEx
−$6.8K −$3.69/SF
NOI
$20.5K $11.08/SF
Area
Eaton County, MI
Vacancy
17.90%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$409,640
Cap Rate 7%
$292,600
Cap Rate 9%
$227,578

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$292.6K
$256.0K – $341.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,482 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.03%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$21.28M
$18.62M – $24.82M (±1% cap)
NOI $1,489,284 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 438.15%
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Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Bakery Furniture & Home Goods Grocery & Convenience Store Computer & Electronic Repair Electrical Service (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

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Liquor license

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

769
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 48813, MI

21,068
Population
8,174
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
168.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
125
Density / Sq Mi
$77,431
Median Household Income
$41,723
Median Earnings
$870
Median Rent
$178,500
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Restored interiors include exposed brick, a full-service bar, and indoor-outdoor seating.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 208 S Cochran Avenue Charlotte, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $339,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,848‑square‑foot restaurant in a restored historic building; Original ceilings and exposed brick; Indoor seating plus patio seating
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