$199,900
Dowagiac, MI 49047
MLS# 25059343
2064 sqft
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Property Description
Commercial redevelopment opportunity in a high-visibility Southwest Michigan location. Formerly home to the iconic Lutz's Drive-In, this commercially zoned property offers strong name recognition, excellent traffic exposure, and valuable existing infrastructure ready for a new concept. Located just west of the signalized intersection of M-51 and M-152, the offering includes approximately 2 acres, a 2,064 SF building, and 16 covered drive-in stalls, allowing flexibility for restaurant, café, bar, retail, event space, or adaptive reuse (subject to approvals).Existing kitchen infrastructure and on-site equipment provide a cost-effective starting point. Interior updates include new flooring, tables, and booths. Outdoor seating areas and a second vacant parcel offer expansion or redevelopment potential. Just minutes from Sister Lakes, this location benefits from strong local and seasonal traffic.
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Location Property Info
County: Cass
Street #: 28102
Street Name: M 152
State: MI
Zip Code: 49047
Zip (4): 8901
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $199,900
List Price: $199,900
Listing Date: 2025-11-20
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 2.02
Lot Square Footage: 87991
Lot Dimensions: 318x280
Year Built: 1962
Road Frontage: 318
Total # Units: 1
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 2064
Total # Bldgs: 1
Total SqFt: 2064
Property Use Type: Business
Full Baths: 2
Waterfront: No
School District: Dowagiac
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 14-130-001-014-00
Taxable Value: 63105
SEV: 69800
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3765
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: commercial 201
Remarks Misc
Directions: Approx 4-5 miles north of Dowagiac on M-51 to intersection of M-152; restaurant is approx 500 ft west of intersection on M-152
Additional Details
Total Parking Spaces: 50
Ceiling Height: 8
Power/Phase: 120/208
Property Features
Uses: Professional Service; Restaurant; Retail; Other
Business Includes: Equipment; Furniture; Inventory; Real Estate
Construction Type: Concrete; Frame/Wood
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected
Util Avail at St: Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Office: Gale Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Amy Rose
Last Updated: January - 06 - 2026
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