$1,500,000
Union Pier, MI 49129
MLS# 26031033
121471 sqft
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Property Description
Established Restaurant Opportunity - Area Landmark Since 1974 A rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful, long-established restaurant that has been a local favorite for more than 50 years. This turnkey operation offers over 5,000 square feet of fully equipped kitchen space, designed to handle high-volume dining, catering, and special events. Kitchen features include: • Two specialized prime rib cooking/warming ovens • Three walk-in coolers • Walk-in freezer • Hobart CRS 66 commercial dishwasher • Multiple stoves, fryers, grills, and refrigerators • Dedicated catering and buffet preparation area The dining facility accommodates up to 300 guests and includes several intimate dining areas as well as private dining rooms, making it ideal for events, banquets, and group gatherings. Included in the sale (subject to State of Michigan approval of transfer): • Class C Resort Liquor License • Outdoor Full-Service Patio Permit
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Red Arrow Highway
Property Sub-Type: Business Opportunity
Municipality: New Buffalo Twp
Principal Road: Yes
Ownership Type: Private Owned
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 12.35
Prop Avail for Lease?: No
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Road Frontage: 500
Waterfront: No
Total # Units: 1
Total # Bldgs: 1
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 12471
Total SqFt: 121471
Property Use Type: Business
School District: New Buffalo
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 2.45
Lot Square Footage: 106654
Year Built: 1927
Full Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 356951
SEV: 383300
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 14150
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Tax ID #: 11-13-0336-0044-03-0
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Established Restaurant Opportunity - Area Landmark Since 1974
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful, long-established restaurant that has been a local favorite for more than 50 years. This turnkey operation offers over 5,000 square feet of fully equipped kitchen space, designed to handle high-volume dining, catering, and special events.
Kitchen features include:
• Two specialized prime rib cooking/warming ovens
• Three walk-in coolers
• Walk-in freezer
• Hobart CRS 66 commercial dishwasher
• Multiple stoves, fryers, grills, and refrigerators
• Dedicated catering and buffet preparation area
The dining facility accommodates up to 300 guests and includes several intimate dining areas as well as private dining rooms, making it ideal for events, banquets, and group gatherings.
Included in the sale (subject to State of Michigan approval of transfer):
• Class C Resort Liquor License
• Outdoor Full-Service Patio Permit
Legal: Long Legal LO
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Street Type
Public: 1
SqFt Information
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Property Use
Business: 1
Investment: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public Water: 1
Uses
Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1
Restaurant: 1
Retail: 1
Construction Type
Block: 1
Concrete: 1
Frame/Wood: 1
Steel: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Stone: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Rubber: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Ownership
LLC: 1
Below Grade
Basement: 1
Partial: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Business Includes
Equipment: 1
Furniture: 1
Inventory: 1
Licenses: 1
Real Estate: 1
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Util Avail at St
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Driveway
Aggregate: 1
Unpaved: 1
Purchase Terms Avail
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 16710
Street Name: Lakeshore
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49129
Zip (4): 9444
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $1,500,000
List Price: $1,500,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-22
Remarks Misc
Directions: Red Arrow Highway North of New Buffalo and South of Union Pier, Corner of Lakeshore Road and Red Arrows Highway
Property Features
Property Use: Business; Investment
SqFt Information: Fire Sprinkler System
Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Restaurant; Retail
Ownership: LLC
Business Includes: Equipment; Furniture; Inventory; Licenses; Real Estate
Construction Type: Block; Concrete; Frame/Wood; Steel
Exterior Material: Brick; Stone
Roofing: Composition; Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Below Grade: Basement; Partial
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected
Util Avail at St: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Driveway: Aggregate; Unpaved
Street Type: Public
Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Adding to the property's appeal, it hosts one of the region's largest and most popular Farmers Markets, attracting significant community traffic every weekend from May through October.
Continue a longstanding tradition while benefiting from an established customer base, extensive equipment inventory, and multiple revenue opportunities.
A rare opportunity to own one of Southwest Michigan's most recognized dining destinations. Skip's Other Place has been a New Buffalo landmark earning a loyal following and an exceptional reputation for fine dining. Situated on approximately 2.44 commercially zoned acres with nearly 500 feet of prime Red Arrow Highway frontage, this highly visible property offers outstanding exposure and easy access from I-94.
The sale includes the real estate, established business, fixtures, equipment, and valuable liquor license, providing a true turnkey investment opportunity. With ample land, strong traffic counts, and a premier location near Lake Michigan and New Buffalo's thriving tourism market, the possibilities extend beyond its successful restaurant operation. Investors and entrepreneurs may explore opportunities for expanded entertainment concepts, private event venues, nightlife, or mixed-use redevelopment, subject to local approvals.
Capitalize on decades of goodwill, a strategic location, and exceptional visibility in one of Michigan's most desirable destination communities.
Listing Office: RE/MAX Lakes
Listing Agent: Daniel T Kelley
Last Updated: June - 22 - 2026
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