Updated Restaurant with Separate
For Sale
$675,000
615 E In-212, Michigan City, IN 46360
Operational restaurant with a bar, patio, licensed liquor and gaming privileges, and an included two-bedroom residence.
Property Size1,712 SF
Price / SF$394.28
Days on Market41
Property Features for 615 E In-212
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,712 SF
Restaurant
Patio
Yes
Equipment Included
Yes
Liquor License
Yes
Additional Details
Furnished
Yes
Business Included
Yes
Amenities
circular driveway
Building Details
Year Built
1953
Year Renovated
2025
Listing Agency:
Coldwell Banker 1st Choice
(219) 575-2534
Listed By:
Rita Beaty · License #RB14017732
Source:
Amyboston.realtopiare
Added: Jul 21
Changed: Aug 30
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 11:04AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,712-square-foot restaurant was built in 1953 and underwent interior renovations in 2025. Major upgrades addressed the plumbing, electrical, insulation, A/C, and HVAC systems. The property is configured for restaurant operations with a bar, televisions, neon bar lighting, ample seating, two separate bathrooms, and a patio. A two-way liquor and gaming license is included.
Site improvements include a newly paved parking area, circular driveway, and additional parking. The sale also includes a separate two-bedroom home, providing residential space on the property or a potential rental component. The restaurant is located minutes from Lake Michigan.
Site improvements include a newly paved parking area, circular driveway, and additional parking. The sale also includes a separate two-bedroom home, providing residential space on the property or a potential rental component. The restaurant is located minutes from Lake Michigan.
Key Highlights
- 1,712 SF restaurant property built in 1953
- 2025 interior renovations with plumbing, electrical, insulation, A/C, and HVAC upgrades
- Two‑way liquor and gaming license included
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$33,316
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.94%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$666,320
$666.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$475,943
$475.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$370,178
$370.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,712 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$46.2K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$1.05/SF
EGI
$44.4K $25.95/SF
− OpEx
−$11.1K −$6.49/SF
NOI
$33.3K $19.46/SF
Area
LaPorte County, IN
Vacancy
3.90%
Lease Rate
$27.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$666,320
Cap Rate 7%
$475,943
Cap Rate 9%
$370,178
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$475.9K
$416.5K – $555.3K
NOI $33,316 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.94%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Liquor license
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
6
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 46360, IN
44,209
Population
21,652
Households
2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
76.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
577
Density / Sq Mi
$59,641
Median Household Income
$36,738
Median Earnings
$924
Median Rent
$155,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Operational restaurant with a bar, patio, licensed liquor and gaming privileges, and an included two-bedroom residence.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 615 E In-212 Michigan City, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $675,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,712 SF restaurant property built in 1953; 2025 interior renovations with plumbing, electrical, insulation, A/C, and HVAC upgrades; Two‑way liquor and gaming license included
