$225,000
Battle Creek, MI 49017
MLS# 26019148
1 baths | 1316 sqft
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Property Description
Turnkey opportunity to own a long-established, locally loved restaurant in the heart of Battle Creek! The Drumstick has been a staple in the community for over 40 years, known for its popular fried chicken, comfort food menu, and loyal customer base. Situated on North Avenue, this high-visibility location offers excellent exposure, easy access, and convenient on-site parking. The property features a compact, efficient layout ideal for takeout, dine-in, or drive-thru service. The business enjoys strong repeat clientele and a reputation for quality, fast service, and classic menu offerings including chicken, fish, bar-b-q ribs and sides that include collard greens, potato salad and chitterlings on special occasions! This is a rare chance to acquire a proven restaurant concept with established goodwill, or bring your own vision to a well-positioned commercial site. Perfect for owner-operators, investors, or restaurateurs seeking an affordable entry into the Battle Creek market.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Morgan Road and Coolidge
Property Sub-Type: Business Opportunity
Municipality: Pennfield Twp
Principal Road: Yes
Ownership Type: Private Owned
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 170.97
Prop Avail for Lease?: No
Current Bldg Use: Restaurant
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
Road Frontage: 66
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Waterfront: No
Total # Units: 1
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 0
Total # Bldgs: 1
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 1218
Total SqFt: 1316
Total Net SqFt: 1218
Property Use Type: Business
School District: Pennfield
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.52
Lot Square Footage: 22651
Year Built: 1980
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 43900
SEV: 43900
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2319
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Non-Conforming Use: No
Zoning: Business
Tax ID #: 18-880-004-10
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Turnkey opportunity to own a long-established, locally loved restaurant in the heart of Battle Creek! The Drumstick has been a staple in the community for over 40 years, known for its popular fried chicken, comfort food menu, and loyal customer base.
Situated on North Avenue, this high-visibility location offers excellent exposure, easy access, and convenient on-site parking. The property features a compact, efficient layout ideal for takeout, dine-in, or drive-thru service.
The business enjoys strong repeat clientele and a reputation for quality, fast service, and classic menu offerings including chicken, fish, bar-b-q ribs and sides that include collard greens, potato salad and chitterlings on special occasions!
This is a rare chance to acquire a proven restaurant concept with established goodwill, or bring your own vision to a well-positioned commercial site. Perfect for owner-operators, investors, or restaurateurs seeking an affordable entry into the Battle Creek market.
Legal: 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
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Additional Details
Total Parking Spaces: 10
Ceiling Height: 8
Income and Expenses
Annual Utilities ($): 7620
Street Type
Public: 1
SqFt Information
24 Hour Security: 1
Other: 1
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Property Use
Business: 1
Investment: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public Water: 1
Uses
Restaurant: 1
Construction Type
Frame/Wood: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Other: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Ownership
Proprietorship: 1
Below Grade
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Wall Unit(s): 1
Business Includes
Equipment: 1
Real Estate: 1
Additional Features
Multi User Facility: 1
Outdoor Storage: 1
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Slab: 1
Util Avail at St
None: 1
Tenant Pays All
Electric: 1
Gas: 1
Prop Taxes/Assess: 1
Trash: 1
Water: 1
Driveway
Asphalt: 1
Concrete: 1
Docs Req Conf Agrmnt
Financials: 1
Purchase Terms Avail
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Business Opportunity
# Full Time Employees: 2
Business Description: Restaurant
Business Name: The Drumstick
Inventory Value ($): 800
Real Estate Value ($): 12447
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Calhoun
Street #: 916
Street Name: North
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49017
Zip (4): 3124
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $225,000
List Price: $225,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-01
Remarks Misc
Directions: Morgan Road to North Ave- turn south onto North Ave.
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Property Features
Property Use: Business; Investment
SqFt Information: 24 Hour Security; Other; Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Uses: Restaurant
Ownership: Proprietorship
Business Includes: Equipment; Real Estate
Construction Type: Frame/Wood
Exterior Material: Brick; Wood Siding
Roofing: Other
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter; Slab
Below Grade: None
Additional Features: Multi User Facility; Outdoor Storage
Tenant Pays All: Electric; Gas; Prop Taxes/Assess; Trash; Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected
Util Avail at St: None
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
Driveway: Asphalt; Concrete
Street Type: Public
Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional
Docs Req Conf Agrmnt: Financials
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable
Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Karen D Elmore-Woods
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
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