225 N Whittaker Street 5, New Buffalo, MI 49117

New Listing
$430,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,142 Status: Active
Current Price: $430,000 List Date: 8/07/2026 Last Modified: 8/07/2026

Overview

Description

Rare Commercial Opportunity in the Heart of New Buffalo! Own one of only six commercial units in the highly desirable Bridgewater Development. Located in a high-visibility, high-foot-traffic area, this prime retail space is just steps from the Amtrak station, Stray Dog, the marina district, and the Lake Michigan beach, making it an exceptional location for both locals and visitors. The space is offered with business inventory, including a commercial cooler, refrigerator, oven, kitchen equipment, and stainless steel shelving, providing an excellent opportunity for a turnkey operation. This versatile space is well suited for a variety of retail or food-related businesses, such as a coffee shop, bakery, juice bar, café, specialty market, sandwich shop, or boutique. The unit offers a private owner entrance from the development gated parking area. Fitness center, swimming pool, Elevator to the rooftop terrace, and a meeting room with a kitchenette. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

Supplements: to own commercial real estate in one of Southwest Michigan's most sought-after destination communities.

Listing Details MLS# 26041136

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
225
Street Direction
N
Street Name
Whittaker
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
49117
Zip (4)
1284

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Dimensions
irrg
Year Built
2006
Road Frontage
20
Mineral Rights
Unknown
Total # Units
6
# Fin Bldg Lvls
Yes
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans
Yes
Total # Bldgs
Yes
Total SqFt
1142
Total Net SqFt
1142
Property Use Type
Business
Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Waterfront
No
Body of Water
Lake Michigan
School District
New Buffalo
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Lake Michigan

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-62-0900-0005-00-6
Taxable Value
141700
SEV
141700
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
6753
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
none know
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
North on Whittaker Street, just past the Amtrak station. Bridgewater building on the right. Unit #5.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes

More Information

Location & Property Info

Unit #
5
Cross Streets
E. Water Street
Property Sub-Type
Business Opportunity
Municipality
New Buffalo City
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
376.53
Prop Avail for Lease?
No

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Rare Commercial Opportunity in the Heart of New Buffalo! Own one of only six commercial units in the highly desirable Bridgewater Development. Located in a high-visibility, high-foot-traffic area, this prime retail space is just steps from the Amtrak station, Stray Dog, the marina district, and the Lake Michigan beach, making it an exceptional location for both locals and visitors. The space is offered with business inventory, including a commercial cooler, refrigerator, oven, kitchen equipment, and stainless steel shelving, providing an excellent opportunity for a turnkey operation. This versatile space is well suited for a variety of retail or food-related businesses, such as a coffee shop, bakery, juice bar, café, specialty market, sandwich shop, or boutique. The unit offers a private owner entrance from the development gated parking area. Fitness center, swimming pool, Elevator to the rooftop terrace, and a meeting room with a kitchenette. Don't miss this rare opportunity!
Legal
UNIT 5 BRIDGEWATER PLACE FOURTH AMENDMENT LIBER 218 PAGE 110 FORMERLY KNOWN AS LIGHT HARBOR PRESERVE

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Public Access 1 Mile or Less
Yes
View
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Property Use

Business
Yes

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public Water
Yes

Uses

Restaurant
Yes
Retail
Yes
Other
Yes

Construction Type

Concrete
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Other
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

Other
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Business Includes

Equipment
Yes
Furniture
Yes
Real Estate
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Util Avail at St

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

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Property Use: Business Water Type: Lake Uses: Restaurant; Retail; Other Business Includes: Equipment; Furniture; Real Estate Construction Type: Concrete Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Other Foundation: Other Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at St: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: Other Possession: Negotiable
IDX
Listing Office: The Shore Real Estate Group
Listing Agent: Joy Schwarting
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 07 - 2026
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