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96-Seat Conventional Restaurant
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For Sale
$400,000

251 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Downtown corner restaurant with commercial kitchen, catering preparation space, and included furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market4

Property Features for 251 E Liberty St

General Information

Standard status Active
Total Parking Spaces 4
Property subtype Retail
Zoning D1

Restaurant

Seating Capacity 96
Equipment Included Yes

Additional Details

Furnished Yes
Business Included Yes
Listing Agency: Colliers - Ann Arbor
Listed By: James H. Chaconas
Source: Cpix.resimplifi
Added: Sep 2 Changed: Sep 4 Last Checked: Sep 5 at 3:48AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This established restaurant operation dates to 1978 and occupies a prominent corner at East Liberty Street and South Fifth Avenue in downtown Ann Arbor. The premises include a fully equipped commercial kitchen, dedicated storage, and a separate catering preparation area that supports both in-house dining and off-site catering. Seating is available for up to 96 patrons, with a rear employee entrance serving staff access, deliveries, and daily operations.

The sale includes the furniture, fixtures, and equipment associated with the restaurant. Four leased parking spaces add downtown convenience, while the corner setting provides exposure to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The property carries D1 zoning and offers an existing restaurant configuration with operational support areas already in place.

Key Highlights

  • Established restaurant operation dating to 1978
  • Seating capacity for up to 96 patrons
  • Fully equipped commercial kitchen with dedicated storage

Property Analytics

Current Use

Afternoon Delight Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,237
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 48104, MI

41,588
Population
19,173
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
27
Median Age
82%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
7.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,332
Density / Sq Mi
$63,341
Median Household Income
$16,073
Median Earnings
$1,548
Median Rent
$481,600
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?
Conventional restaurant - Downtown corner restaurant with commercial kitchen, catering preparation space, and included furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 251 E Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Established restaurant operation dating to 1978; Seating capacity for up to 96 patrons; Fully equipped commercial kitchen with dedicated storage
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