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Diner with Pole Barn
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For Sale
$399,900

938 Doster Road, Plainwell, MI 49080

COMMERCIAL - Plainwell, MI

Property Size3,450 SF
Lot Size3.06 Acres
Price / SF$115.91
Days on Market3

Property Features for 938 Doster Road

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Retail
Zoning description C - Commercial
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1
Parking 35
Interior features Broadband
Elementary school district Plainwell
Middle school district Plainwell
High school district Plainwell
Standard status Active
APN 030801201600
Size 3,450 SF
Lot size 3.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description on file
Tax Annual Amount 3735
Legal Description on file

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Window Unit(s)
Water source Well

Building Details

Year built 1950
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 2
Building materials Aluminum Siding
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: Jaqua, REALTORS
Listed By: Amy L Hamilton · License #6501343755
Added: Aug 3 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 3:06PM
MLS# 26040304

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 3,450-square-foot diner property, built in 1950, includes major kitchen equipment and a separate pole barn on 3.06 acres. The restaurant building has a bathroom, forced-air heat, window-unit cooling, aluminum siding, and a composition roof. Broadband and cable service are available, with water supplied by a well.

The property sits directly across Doster Road from Pine Lake in Plainwell, creating a lake-oriented setting for the existing restaurant use. The additional barn provides separate enclosed space alongside the diner and expands the property’s overall commercial footprint.

Key Highlights

  • 3,450 SF diner property built in 1950
  • 3.06‑acre parcel with diner and separate pole barn
  • Major kitchen equipment included

Financial Insights For Warehouse

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 $23.7k $6.88
− Vacancy −$688 −$0.20
EGI $23.0k $6.68
− OpEx −$3.5k −$1.00
NOI $19.6k $5.68
3,450 SF · lease $6.88/SF/yr · vacancy 2.90% · expense 15.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$548.2K
$479.7K – $639.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $38,372 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.60%
Second Best
Warehouse
$279.9K
$244.9K – $326.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,591 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.90%
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$32.40M
$28.35M – $37.80M (±1% cap)
NOI $2,267,935 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 567.13%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Pine Lake Diner, ... Restaurant Flooring World Wide ... Carpet & Flooring Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Restaurant Real Estate Agency Carpet & Flooring Store Cafe & Coffee Shop

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

27
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 49080, MI

15,994
Population
6,582
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
77.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
207
Density / Sq Mi
$75,250
Median Household Income
$42,775
Median Earnings
$982
Median Rent
$234,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Midwest region

4.4% 2019
4.9% 2020
3.6% 2021
3.1% 2022
4.6% 2023
5% 2024
4.9% 2025
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Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Pine Lake Diner, LLC 938 Doster Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Breakfast & diner - Established diner property with kitchen equipment, a separate pole barn, and direct views across the road from Pine Lake.
Where is this breakfast & diner located?
The property is located at 938 Doster Road Plainwell, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,450 SF diner property built in 1950; 3.06‑acre parcel with diner and separate pole barn; Major kitchen equipment included
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