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Restaurant with Drive-Through
For Sale
$225,000

916 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Commercial Sale, Battle Creek, MI

Property Size1,316 SF
Lot Size0.52 Acres
Price / SF$170.97
Days on Market175

Property Features for 916 North Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning description Business
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1
Parking 10
Elementary school district Pennfield
Middle school district Pennfield
High school district Pennfield
Directions Morgan Road to North Ave- turn south onto North Ave. Use GPS
Standard status Active
APN 18-880-004-10
Size 1,316 SF
Lot size 0.52 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Description PENNFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP T1S R7W SECTION 30 NORTH PARK, THE W 150 FT OF LOT 5, ALSO: THE W 150 FT OF N 15 FT OF LOT 4
Tax Annual Amount 2319
Legal Description PENNFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP T1S R7W SECTION 30 NORTH PARK, THE W 150 FT OF LOT 5, ALSO: THE W 150 FT OF N 15 FT OF LOT 4

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Wall Unit(s)

Building Details

Year built 1980
Number of units 1
Building materials Wood Siding, Brick
Listing Agency: eXp Realty LLC
Listed By: Karen D Elmore-Woods
Added: May 1 Changed: Oct 8 Last Checked: Oct 22 at 1:06PM
MLS# 26019148

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Investment Insights

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The property includes a 1,316-square-foot restaurant on a 0.52-acre site at 916 North Avenue in Battle Creek. Its compact configuration supports takeout, dine-in, and drive-through operations, with on-site parking for customers. The building was constructed in 1980 and features wood siding with brick, forced-air heating, and wall-unit cooling.

The Drumstick has served the Battle Creek community for over 40 years and offers an established restaurant operation with a menu centered on fried chicken, fish, barbecue ribs, and traditional side dishes. The sale provides an operating restaurant setting that can continue under its existing concept or be adapted to a different food-service vision.

Key Highlights

  • 1,316‑square‑foot restaurant on a 0.52‑acre site
  • Drive‑through, takeout, and dine‑in configuration
  • On‑site customer parking

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$14,637
Cap Rate
6.51%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$292,740 $292.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$209,100 $209.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$162,633 $162.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,316 SF
Gross rent
$20.4K $15.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$856 −$0.65/SF
EGI
$19.5K $14.83/SF
− OpEx
−$4.9K −$3.71/SF
NOI
$14.6K $11.12/SF
Area
Calhoun County, MI
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$15.48 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$292,740
Cap Rate 7%
$209,100
Cap Rate 9%
$162,633

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$209.1K
$183.0K – $244.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,637 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.51%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$15.61M
$13.66M – $18.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $1,092,760 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 485.67%
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Current Use

Drumstick Restaurant

Suggested Use

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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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

83
Businesses Nearby
2k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Marathon Petroleum Shops & Services
2,370 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 49017, MI

21,377
Population
9,701
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
56.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
376
Density / Sq Mi
$58,500
Median Household Income
$40,386
Median Earnings
$946
Median Rent
$134,800
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Compact layout supports takeout, dine-in, and drive-through service.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 916 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $225,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,316‑square‑foot restaurant on a 0.52‑acre site; Drive‑through, takeout, and dine‑in configuration; On‑site customer parking
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