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    6492 Paradise Trail, Carp Lake, MI 49718

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    $599,000

    Established restaurant and ice cream parlor in Carp Lake, Michigan.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Property size:
    5,193 SF
    Price / SF:
    $115/SF
    Added:
    Mar 11, 2026
    Days on Market:
    115
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:03 pm

    Property Features for 6492 Paradise Trail

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,193 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

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    Jim Bell

    Listing office Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty

    Listing date Mar 11, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime waterfront location with breathtaking views.
    • Well‑established restaurant with a strong, loyal customer base.
    • Owner financing available.
    • Turn‑key business with a fully staffed team.
    • Charming ice cream parlor adds appeal.
    • Located in picturesque Carp Lake, MI.

    Overview

    A well-established restaurant and ice cream parlor is available in Carp Lake, Michigan. The property is located in a prime waterfront location, offering views. The business includes a restaurant and an ice cream parlor. The business has a customer base and a fully staffed team. The current owner is offering owner financing.

    Local Financial Insights For Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    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.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $80.4k $15.48
    − Vacancy −$3.4k −$0.65
    EGI $77.0k $14.83
    − OpEx −$23.1k −$4.45
    NOI $53.9k $10.38
    5,193 SF · lease $15.48/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $770.1K
    $673.9K – $898.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $53,908 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.00%
    Second Best
    Specialty Retail
    $627.6K
    $549.2K – $732.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $43,933 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.33%
    Theoretical Best
    Warehouse
    $1.18M
    $1.03M – $1.37M (±1% cap)
    NOI $82,266 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.73%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Harbor Lights Grille Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Storage Facility Bar & Pub Grocery & Convenience Store Restaurant Bed & Breakfast Hotel & Motel

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Carp Lake
    County
    Emmet
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -84.779
    Latitude
    45.6945

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Established restaurant and ice cream parlor in Carp Lake, Michigan.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 6492 Paradise Trail Carp Lake, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $599,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime waterfront location with breathtaking views.; Well‑established restaurant with a strong, loyal customer base.; Owner financing available.
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