17684 US-12, New Buffalo, MI 49117

$4,500,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 5,622 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 155,945 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,500,000 List Date: 8/25/2025 Last Modified: 10/31/2025

Description

Owners Retiring! In the very heart of popular New Buffalo, MI, Ghost Isle Brewery overlooks the stunning 156-acre protected Galien River nature preserve, providing guests with spectacular & panoramic 4-season views. Spacious glass doors span the indoor dining room, bar & adjoining covered patio. In spring, summer & fall the opened doors provide open-air dining experiences. Indoor & outdoor entertainment stages, a binocular wetlands viewer & a second patio bar add to the fun vibe at Ghost Isle. Built & opened in 2019 with a coveted Brewpub license & seating for 208 with additional outdoor seating of 92. Ghost Isle's inviting indoor/outdoor dining atmosphere, full bar/full food menu & onsite brewery have made the location a must-visit destination every year for the thousands of visitors to New Buffalo & Harbor Country, also known as 'The Hamptons of the Midwest.' Situated along US-12 and within 4 minutes from I-94, this opportunity offers a restaurant owner a unique blend of visibility.

More Information MLS# 25043301

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: US-12 & - Property Sub-Type: Retail Municipality: New Buffalo Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 800.43 Prop Avail for Lease?: No

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: Irregular Road Frontage: 1 Waterfront: No Total # Units: 1 Total # Bldgs: 1 # Fin Bldg Lvls: 1 Total SqFt: 5622 Total Net SqFt: 5622 Property Use Type: Business School District: New Buffalo Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 3.58 Lot Square Footage: 155945 Year Built: 2019 Full Baths: 2

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 339747 SEV: 449900 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 12913 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 0 Spec Assessment & Type: None known Tax ID #: 13-0003-0003-13-9

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Owners Retiring! In the very heart of popular New Buffalo, MI, Ghost Isle Brewery overlooks the stunning 156-acre protected Galien River nature preserve, providing guests with spectacular & panoramic 4-season views. Spacious glass doors span the indoor dining room, bar & adjoining covered patio. In spring, summer & fall the opened doors provide open-air dining experiences. Indoor & outdoor entertainment stages, a binocular wetlands viewer & a second patio bar add to the fun vibe at Ghost Isle. Built & opened in 2019 with a coveted Brewpub license & seating for 208 with additional outdoor seating of 92. Ghost Isle's inviting indoor/outdoor dining atmosphere, full bar/full food menu & onsite brewery have made the location a must-visit destination every year for the thousands of visitors to New Buffalo & Harbor Country, also known as 'The Hamptons of the Midwest.' Situated along US-12 and within 4 minutes from I-94, this opportunity offers a restaurant owner a unique blend of visibility. Legal: On file.

Property Use

Business: 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

Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1 Restaurant: 1

Construction Type

Frame/Wood: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Business Includes

Non-Applicable: 1

Util Avail at St

Cable Available: 1 Electricity Available: 1 Natural Gas Available: 1 Phone Available: 1

Send to Econ Dev Org

MEDC: 1 SWMI First, Region 5: 1

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Location Property Info

County: Berrien Street #: 17684 Street Name: US-12 State: MI Zip Code: 49117 Area: Southwestern Michigan - S

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active Current Price: $4,500,000 List Price: $4,500,000 Listing Date: 2025-08-25

Property Features

Property Use: Business Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Restaurant Business Includes: Non-Applicable Construction Type: Frame/Wood 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; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None Send to Econ Dev Org: MEDC; SWMI First, Region 5
Listing Office: NAI Wisinski of West Michigan
Listing Agent: Josh Jacobs
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Last Updated: October - 31 - 2025
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