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Seasonal Garden Center Retail Building
For Sale
$399,000

9014 W Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, MI 48629

COMMERCIAL - Houghton Lake, MI

Property Size9,041 SF
Lot Size0.73 Acres
Price / SF$44.13
Days on Market48

Property Features for 9014 W Houghton Lake Drive

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CWD
Parking features Parking Lot
Subdivision Bebee
Directions US 27 South to East at M-55 Exit. Left at 1st stoplight. Property on right.
Standard status Active
APN 006-120-015-1000
Size 9,041 SF
Lot size 0.73 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description Parcel B Section 34 T23N R 4W ......
Legal Description Parcel B Section 34 T23N R 4W ......

Utilities

Water source Well
Water front 1

Building Details

Floors in Building 1
Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Listed By: Lee J Walski · License #6501280759
Added: Jun 19 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 8:06PM
MLS# 201837234

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property is a 9,041-square-foot retail building currently operated on a seasonal basis as a nursery and garden center. The on-site merchandising includes flower baskets and other flower containers, lawn and garden products, and an ice cream counter featuring soft serve ice cream. The asset is supported by convenient parking to accommodate customer visits during the operating season.

The site is described as being located near a stoplight corner with a traffic count of 12,436. The provided materials also note that this count does not include boat traffic with access to dock parking on canal frontage on the west side of Houghton Lake. The property is zoned CW, Commercial Waterfront District, and is situated in Houghton Lake/Roscommon County.

For tenants or operators seeking a retail format aligned with seasonal merchandising and specialty offerings, the existing configuration supports garden-center product displays and a casual food counter concept. The waterfront district zoning and canal-frontage parking access referenced in the marketing materials may be relevant for businesses that benefit from customer draw tied to the lake area. This is a for-sale opportunity for buyers evaluating a specialty retail building in the Houghton Lake market.

Key Highlights

  • 9,041 SF West Shore Marketplace building used seasonally for sales of lawn/garden and other seasonal products
  • Ice cream counter featuring soft serve ice cream
  • Convenient on‑site parking with parking lot on‑site

Property Analytics

Current Use

Nursery and garden centers

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Real Estate Agency Daycare Center

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

12,436 VPD
Traffic count
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

103
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 48629, MI

7,420
Population
7,248
Households
1
Avg Household Size
56
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
77.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
96
Density / Sq Mi
$54,622
Median Household Income
$33,544
Median Earnings
$784
Median Rent
$142,300
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?
Nursery and garden center - Seasonal nursery and garden retail building with an ice cream counter, convenient parking, and waterfront-adjacent customer access.
Where is this nursery and garden center located?
The property is located at 9014 W Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9,041 SF West Shore Marketplace building used seasonally for sales of lawn/garden and other seasonal products; Ice cream counter featuring soft serve ice cream; Convenient on‑site parking with parking lot on‑site
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