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Updated Motel With Standalone Cottages
For Sale
$1,674,900

4871 US Highway 31 N, Central Lake, MI 49622

Commercial Sale, Central Lake, MI

Property Size5,654 SF
Lot Size2.76 Acres
Price / SF$296.23
Days on Market397

Property Features for 4871 US Highway 31 N

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Bathrooms 15
Full bathrooms 15
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 7, Bathroom 12, Bathroom 10, Bathroom 15, Bathroom 14, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 11, Bathroom 9, Bathroom 6, Bathroom 8, Bathroom 13, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 2
Parking 50
Interior features Broadband
Elementary school district Central Lake
Middle school district Central Lake
High school district Central Lake
Directions North of Elk Rapids or South of Charlevoix US-31
Subdivision Outside MichRIC Area - Z
Standard status Active
APN 05-14-312-017-11
Size 5,654 SF
Lot size 2.76 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description COM AT THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 12; TH S 88 DEG W 1057.89 FT ALG N SEC LINE TO A PT IN THE C/L OF BARNES RD FOR POB; TH S 01 D
Tax Annual Amount 9000
Legal Description COM AT THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 12; TH S 88 DEG W 1057.89 FT ALG N SEC LINE TO A PT IN THE C/L OF BARNES RD FOR POB; TH S 01 D

Utilities

Utilities Natural Gas Available
Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Wall Unit(s), Central Air
Water source Private

Amenities

patio
gardens
gas fire pit seating area
garage/workshop

Building Details

Year built 1952
Number of units 15
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: EXP Realty LLC
Listed By: Thomas A Rumble · License #6501299700
Added: Sep 5, 2025 Changed: Oct 2 Last Checked: Oct 6 at 1:06AM
MLS# 25046291

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This motel property includes 5,654 square feet of improvements on 2.76 acres at 4871 US Highway 31 N in Central Lake, Michigan. The lodging component includes 6 standalone cottages and 8 additional motel rooms updated in 2016. A two-bedroom living area supports an on-site manager or owner-operator, while an oversized two-stall garage/workshop adds utility. Guest amenities include patio areas, gardens, and a gas fire pit seating area, with parking for visitors and expanded space for boat trailers and campers.

The property is near Barnes State Park on Lake Michigan and within reach of Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Restaurants, wineries, vineyards, and orchards are also identified in the surrounding area, with Elk Rapids and Charlevoix a short drive away. Building systems include forced-air heating, central air, wall-unit cooling, broadband, natural gas availability, private water, and a composition roof.

Key Highlights

  • 6 standalone cottages added in 2016
  • 8 motel rooms received a complete update in 2016
  • 5,654 square feet of improvements on 2.76 acres

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Current Use

Motels

Suggested Use

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Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

23
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 49622, MI

2,473
Population
1,945
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
54
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
45.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
55
Density / Sq Mi
$66,618
Median Household Income
$32,682
Median Earnings
$1,020
Median Rent
$209,900
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Motel - Lodging property with guest accommodations, on-site living quarters, a garage/workshop, parking, and landscaped outdoor areas.
Where is this motel located?
The property is located at 4871 US Highway 31 N Central Lake, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,674,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6 standalone cottages added in 2016; 8 motel rooms received a complete update in 2016; 5,654 square feet of improvements on 2.76 acres
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