$549,900
Sparta, MI 49345
MLS# 26010591
6327 sqft
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Property Description
Historic Downtown Commercial Building • Turnkey Business Opportunity • Multiple-Use Potential. A unique opportunity to own a substantial historic commercial building in the heart of downtown Sparta, offering approximately 6,300+ square feet across three finished levels, a turnkey commercial kitchen/café space, additional finished commercial areas, substantial creek frontage, and extensive improvements throughout the building. The property combines historic character with significant modernization, making it an attractive opportunity for an owner-user, investor, entrepreneur, or buyer looking for a flexible downtown commercial property.lift, installed winter 2026 — approximately $50,000 investment, inspected and approved by the State of Michigan New commercial kitchen with an 8-foot commercial cooking hood Kitchen was previously approved by the Kent County Health Department and operational Major appliances and equipment included. Full extensive list available in attached documents
Details
Documents
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: 13 mile rd
Property Sub-Type: Business Opportunity
Municipality: Sparta Vllg
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 86.91
Prop Avail for Lease?: No
Current Bldg Use: Cafe and retail
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 200x132
Road Frontage: 200
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Nash Creek
Total # Units: 3
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 3
Total # Bldgs: 1
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 3
Total SqFt: 6327
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Nash Creek
School District: Sparta
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.61
Lot Square Footage: 26397
Year Built: 1928
Full Baths: 4
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 85737
SEV: 96700
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5052
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: na
Tax ID #: 41-05-14-353-003
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Historic Downtown Commercial Building • Turnkey Business Opportunity • Multiple-Use Potential. A unique opportunity to own a substantial historic commercial building in the heart of downtown Sparta, offering approximately 6,300+ square feet across three finished levels, a turnkey commercial kitchen/café space, additional finished commercial areas, substantial creek frontage, and extensive improvements throughout the building. The property combines historic character with significant modernization, making it an attractive opportunity for an owner-user, investor, entrepreneur, or buyer looking for a flexible downtown commercial property.lift, installed winter 2026 — approximately $50,000 investment, inspected and approved by the State of Michigan New commercial kitchen with an 8-foot commercial cooking hood Kitchen was previously approved by the Kent County Health Department and operational Major appliances and equipment included. Full extensive list available in attached documents
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Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 200
Water Type
Stream Creek: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Private Frontage: 1
Additional Details
Total Parking Spaces: 20
Ceiling Height: 12
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
SqFt Information
Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1
Utilities Attached
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public Water: 1
Uses
Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1
Distribution: 1
Institutional: 1
Professional Service: 1
Professional/Office: 1
Restaurant: 1
Retail: 1
Other: 1
Construction Type
Block: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Business Includes
Equipment: 1
Real Estate: 1
Additional Features
Barrier Free: 1
Multi User Facility: 1
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Util Avail at St
Cable Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Phone Available: 1
Driveway
Asphalt: 1
Purchase Terms Avail
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Land Contract: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 94
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Union
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49345
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $549,900
List Price: $549,900
Listing Date: 2026-03-18
Remarks Misc
Directions: Sparta ave East on 13 mile to North on Union
Property Features
SqFt Information: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Water Type: Stream Creek
Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Distribution; Institutional; Professional Service; Professional/Office; Restaurant; Retail; Other
Business Includes: Equipment; Real Estate
Construction Type: Block
Exterior Material: Brick
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Additional Features: Barrier Free; Multi User Facility
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at St: Cable Available; High Speed Internet; Phone Available
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Driveway: Asphalt
Street Type: Paved; Public
Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional; Land Contract
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Supplements
Main floor configured for accessibility, including ADA-compliant bathroom Finished second and third floors offering additional business, office, event, studio, storage, or rental potential Third floor includes a full bathroom and break-room/kitchenette area with granite countertop and sink All three floors have plumbing/sink areas providing potential for break rooms or kitchenette use Substantial creek frontage in the heart of downtown Extensive electrical and plumbing upgrades Entire building roof recoated in 2024 Extensive brick tuck-pointing and exterior maintenance New and improved awnings and side entrance Historic rooftop skylight structure restored Cellulose blown-in insulation throughout the attic Insulated historic skylight with LED lighting Extensive LED lighting throughout the building Surveillance system installed throughout, with additional cameras available for future expansion Attic storage platforms and walkways providing additional long-term storage Sealed driveway and parking lot Located directly within Sparta's downtown parks, civic-center, festival, and community activity area The Opportunity The property has already undergone substantial investment in infrastructure, accessibility, energy efficiency, finishes, equipment, and building improvements, allowing a new owner to focus on their business or vision rather than taking on years of major renovation work. The finished upper floors provide additional flexibility and potential income opportunities, while the main floor offers a ready-to-use commercial kitchen and business environment. A detailed Property Improvements & Features document is available with the listing for buyers who would like a more comprehensive overview of the improvements made throughout the building. Approximately $10,000 annually for all utilities while full kitchen is in operation. Click below for video tour https://youtu.be/7Yaqs_cf6Js?is=fl4jMmBpRgArNchI
disclosure statement 
Listing Office: United Realty Services LLC
Listing Agent: Chris Botruff
Last Updated: September - 14 - 2026
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