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Historic Restaurant with Bar
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$1,200,000

3965 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321

Includes the operating business, liquor license, real estate, residential house, and an additional vacant lot.

Property Size7,692 SF
Price / SF$156.01
Days on Market248

Property Features for 3965 W River Dr NE

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,692 SF
Property subtype Retail
Zoning VC
Listing Agency: M Retail LLC
Listed By: Justin Coulson
Source: Carwm.resimplifi
Added: Feb 10 Changed: Oct 6 Last Checked: Oct 14 at 7:41PM

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Investment Insights

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This 7,692 SF restaurant property at 3965 W River Dr NE includes the operating restaurant and bar business, a liquor license, the underlying real estate, and a residential house. The property has served the community since 1888 and is presented as a long-established restaurant destination with historic character.

The site is near LMCU Ballpark and just outside Grand Rapids, with proximity to a major entertainment anchor. The offering also includes an additional residential vacant lot at 4012 McCrellis Avenue. Zoning is VC, providing an additional land-use detail for review.

Key Highlights

  • 7,692 SF restaurant property at 3965 W River Dr NE
  • Operating restaurant and bar business included
  • Liquor license included in the offering

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$85,553
Cap Rate
7.13%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,711,060 $1.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,222,186 $1.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$950,589 $950.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,692 SF
Gross rent
$119.1K $15.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.0K −$0.65/SF
EGI
$114.1K $14.83/SF
− OpEx
−$28.5K −$3.71/SF
NOI
$85.6K $11.12/SF
Area
Kent County, MI
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$15.48 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,711,060
Cap Rate 7%
$1,222,186
Cap Rate 9%
$950,589

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.22M
$1.07M – $1.43M (±1% cap)
NOI $85,553 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.13%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.38M
$1.20M – $1.61M (±1% cap)
NOI $96,303 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Nick Fink's Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Pharmacy Grocery & Convenience 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

250
Businesses Nearby
53k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 56% Shops & Services 40% Home Improvements & Furnishings 3%
McDonald's Dining
30,171 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Speedway Shops & Services
20,840 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Johnstone Supply Home Improvements & Furnishings
1,446 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Penske Truck Rental Shops & Services
751 visits/mo 0.2 miles
LL Flooring Home Improvements & Furnishings
264 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 49321, MI

16,764
Population
6,693
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
26.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
637
Density / Sq Mi
$74,691
Median Household Income
$41,855
Median Earnings
$1,073
Median Rent
$244,300
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Includes the operating business, liquor license, real estate, residential house, and an additional vacant lot.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 3965 W River Dr NE Comstock Park, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,692 SF restaurant property at 3965 W River Dr NE; Operating restaurant and bar business included; Liquor license included in the offering
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