1485-1489 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

$2,298,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,773 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Pending
Current Price: $2,298,000 List Date: 9/08/2025 Last Modified: 11/04/2025

Overview

Description

Smitty's Specialty Beverage, a beloved fixture in Eastown Grand Rapids, an exceptional opportunity for both business and lifestyle. This iconic liquor store is known for its charm and loyal customer base for 43 years, featuring a wide selection of specialty beverages. Included with the sale is a valuable liquor license, adding significant business potential. The property also boasts a spacious upstairs apartment, providing convenient living quarters or potential rental income. Smitty's is more than just a store - it's a piece of the neighborhood, blending tradition with opportunity in one of the city's most vibrant areas.

Listing Details MLS# 24058035

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
1485-1489
Street Name
Lake
Suffix
Drive
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49506
Zip (4)
1711

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.15
Lot Square Footage
6534
Lot Dimensions
NA
Year Built
2012
Road Frontage
306.95
Total # Units
2
# Fin Bldg Lvls
2
Total # Bldgs
Yes
Total SqFt
3773
Full Baths
3
Total Baths
2
Waterfront
No
School District
Grand Rapids

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-29-482-010
Taxable Value
17018
SEV
104600
For Tax Year
2023
Seller's Annual Property Tax
10201.3
Tax Year
2023
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
NA
Non-Conforming Use
No

Remarks Misc

Directions
On the right side of Lake Drive as you drive towards Downtown GR.

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2025-10-14

More Information

Additional Details

Total Parking Spaces
7

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Wealthy St and Hampton Ave
Property Sub-Type
Retail
Area
Grand Rapids - G
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
609.06
Prop Avail for Lease?
No
Current Bldg Use
Liquor/ Party Store

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Smitty's Specialty Beverage, a beloved fixture in Eastown Grand Rapids, an exceptional opportunity for both business and lifestyle. This iconic liquor store is known for its charm and loyal customer base for 43 years, featuring a wide selection of specialty beverages. Included with the sale is a valuable liquor license, adding significant business potential. The property also boasts a spacious upstairs apartment, providing convenient living quarters or potential rental income. Smitty's is more than just a store - it's a piece of the neighborhood, blending tradition with opportunity in one of the city's most vibrant areas.
Legal
LOT 18 EXCEPT N 53 FT* GILES ADDITION

Street Type

Public
Yes

Property Use

Business
Yes
Investment
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public Water
Yes

Uses

Retail
Yes
Storage
Yes
Other
Yes

Construction Type

Block
Yes
Concrete
Yes
Steel
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes
Concrete
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Docs at List Office

Aerial Photo
Yes

Business Includes

Equipment
Yes
Furniture
Yes
Licenses
Yes

Util Avail at St

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Property Features

Property Use: Business; Investment Uses: Retail; Storage; Other Business Includes: Equipment; Furniture; Licenses Construction Type: Block; Concrete; Steel Exterior Material: Brick; Concrete Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at St: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Driveway: Paved Street Type: Public Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional Docs at List Office: Aerial Photo Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Keller Williams GR North
Listing Agent: Diane Griffin
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Last Updated: November - 04 - 2025
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