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Downtown Retail Building with Upstairs Space
For Sale
$131,000

425 River Street, Ontonagon, MI 49953

COMMERCIAL - Ontonagon, MI

Property Size9,800 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$13.37
Days on Market1023

Property Features for 425 River Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Commercial
Zoning description Commercial
Lot features Main Street, Downtown Dev Authority, Utilities Above Ground
Subdivision Ontonagon (66015)
Standard status Active
Size 9,800 SF
Lot size 0.12 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2023

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1904
Roof type Rubber
Listing Agency: RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H · RE/MAX International
Listed By: KAREN LAHTI · License #UPAR
Added: Nov 3, 2023 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 1:06PM
MLS# 50126964

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial building offers 9,800 square feet of space with active storefront use on the main level and an upstairs area that is totally vacant and available for new concepts. The main street storefront includes space currently occupied by a flower shop (33 x 20), a gift shop (12 x 17), and a contractor’s business office (17 x 12). The property also includes space that has historically been used for multiple functions, including as a livery stable in 1904 and later as a feed and seed store, and in later years as a bowling alley and bar with a dance hall and roller skating upstairs.

Located at 425 River Street in Ontonagon, the property sits in the heart of the business community within the Village of Ontonagon. The Village is described as being on the shores of Lake Superior and the Ontonagon River, and the downtown area is presented as being prepared for renewed development.

With existing tenant space below and open, flexible space above, the building can support continued storefront activity while accommodating additional uses for the upstairs level.

Key Highlights

  • 9800 sq ft of space provides a tremendous opportunity for development.
  • Premier location in the heart of the business community in Ontonagon.
  • Main street storefront area has existing tenants (flower shop, gift shop, contractor's office) providing immediate income potential.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Nature's Riches Flowers ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Rich Ernest Construction Construction Company

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop HVAC Service Law Firm Pharmacy

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

188
Businesses Nearby
10k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 74% Home Improvements & Furnishings 26%
Dollar General Shops & Services
3,755 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Holiday Station Store Shops & Services
2,957 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Campioni Ace Hardware Home Improvements & Furnishings
2,557 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Carquest Auto Parts - Bay Auto Parts of Ontonagon Shops & Services
552 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 49953, MI

2,541
Population
1,909
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
59
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
464.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
5
Density / Sq Mi
$55,647
Median Household Income
$35,035
Median Earnings
$557
Median Rent
$103,300
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - A Main Street storefront building with occupied retail tenants and a fully vacant upstairs level.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 425 River Street Ontonagon, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $131,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9800 sq ft of space provides a tremendous opportunity for development.; Premier location in the heart of the business community in Ontonagon.; Main street storefront area has existing tenants (flower shop, gift shop, contractor's office) providing immediate income potential.
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