$499,000
217 E Front Street
Buchanan, MI 49107
MLS# 26001728
6390 sqft
217 E Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
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Property Description
Prime Value-Add Mixed-Use Investment in Downtown Buchanan The historic Bliss Building offers a rare redevelopment opportunity in the heart of downtown Buchanan. While known as the Bliss Building, the structure itself is historically significant—originally two buildings—and has long served as the town's social and commercial center. The property currently includes commercial space at street level with five apartments above. Plans developed in collaboration with the City and Historical Society envision reconfiguring the upper level into four high-end rental units, with the ground floor featuring a restaurant and retail space. A liquor license has been applied for. Located in a designated social district across from the library and nearby parks, the building benefits from strong foot traffic. The city has recently completed a $20M state-funded downtown infrastructure upgrade, further enhancing long-term value.

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Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 217
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Front
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49107
Zip (4): 1493
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $499,000
List Price: $499,000
Listing Date: 2026-01-14
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.08
Lot Square Footage: 3485
Lot Dimensions: 36 x 90
Year Built: 1800
Road Frontage: 36
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Total # Units: 5
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 2
Total # Bldgs: 1
Total SqFt: 6390
Full Baths: 5
Waterfront: No
School District: Buchanan
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 11-58-0340-0001-10-2
Taxable Value: 146744
SEV: 170400
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 8221
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: Commercial
Additional Details
Ceiling Height: 12
Property Features
Property Use: Business; Investment
Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Professional Service; Professional/Office; Restaurant; Retail
Ownership: Other
Business Includes: Real Estate
Construction Type: Block
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Rubber
Below Grade: Basement
Tenant Pays All: Electric; Trash
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at St: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available
Heat Source: Electric
Heat Type: Baseboard
Street Type: Paved; Public
Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Close Of Escrow

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listing Agent: Sigrid Nutt

Last Updated: January - 14 - 2026

217 E Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 - MLS# 26001728

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