4871 US Highway 31 N, Central Lake, MI 49622

$1,850,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 5,654 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 120,017 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,850,000 List Date: 9/10/2025 Last Modified: 9/13/2025

Overview

Description

Income-earning and living opportunities like this only come along once in a lifetime. Located in one of the most picturesque locations in Michigan, minutes to Torch Lake & Lake Michigan, and a short drive to Elk Rapids or Charlevoix. Situated very close to a beautiful State Park (Barnes) along the shores of Lake Michigan & in proximity to an abundance of restaurants, wineries, vineyards, and orchards. Updated in 2016 with the addition of 6 new standalone cottages and a complete update of the 8 other motel rooms. The highly sought-after and highly reviewed Torch Bay Inn not only features updated and very welcoming rooms, but is also maintained and operated by its owners to make every guest feel like family and provide a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The pride of ownership is abundant from the time you walk in to the time you spend enjoying the patio, gardens, and the gas fire pit seating area. The property features a large 2-bedroom living area that could accommodate a full-time live-in

Supplements: manager or an on-site owner operator, ample parking for guests, an oversized 2 stall garage/workshop, an expanded area for boat trailers & campers, plus enough land to expand the operations for more cabins. Meticulously maintained, and attention to detail went into every aspect of this high-producing gem of a property. Income statements and disclos ...

Listing Details MLS# 25046291

Location Property Info

County
Antrim
Street #
4871
Street Name
US Highway 31
Post Direction
N
State
MI
Zip Code
49622
Zip (4)
9494

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
2.76
Lot Square Footage
120017
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Year Built
1952
Road Frontage
500
Mineral Rights
Unknown
Year Remodeled
2016
Total # Units
15
# Fin Bldg Lvls
5654
Total # Bldgs
8
Total SqFt
5654
Property Use Type
Business
Full Baths
15
Waterfront
No
School District
Central Lake

Tax Info

Tax ID #
05-14-312-017-11
Taxable Value
290449
SEV
405800
For Tax Year
2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax
9000
Tax Year
2024
Homestead %
50
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known

Remarks Misc

Directions
North of Elk Rapids or South of Charlevoix US-31

Additional Details

Total Parking Spaces
50

More Information

Business Opportunity

Business Name
Torch Bay Inn

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Barnes Park Rd (88) / US 31
Property Sub-Type
Business Opportunity
Area
Outside MichRIC Area - Z
Municipality
Torch Lake Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
327.2
Prop Avail for Lease?
No

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Income-earning and living opportunities like this only come along once in a lifetime. Located in one of the most picturesque locations in Michigan, minutes to Torch Lake & Lake Michigan, and a short drive to Elk Rapids or Charlevoix. Situated very close to a beautiful State Park (Barnes) along the shores of Lake Michigan & in proximity to an abundance of restaurants, wineries, vineyards, and orchards. Updated in 2016 with the addition of 6 new standalone cottages and a complete update of the 8 other motel rooms. The highly sought-after and highly reviewed Torch Bay Inn not only features updated and very welcoming rooms, but is also maintained and operated by its owners to make every guest feel like family and provide a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The pride of ownership is abundant from the time you walk in to the time you spend enjoying the patio, gardens, and the gas fire pit seating area. The property features a large 2-bedroom living area that could accommodate a full-time live-in
Legal
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Street Type

Paved
Yes

Property Use

Business
Yes

Utilities Attached

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

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Water

Private Water
Yes

Uses

Other
Yes

Construction Type

Frame/Wood
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Heat Source

Electric
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Ownership

Proprietorship
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes
Mini-Split
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Business Includes

Furniture
Yes
Inventory
Yes
Real Estate
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes

Util Avail at St

Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

Driveway

Aggregate
Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Property Use: Business Uses: Other Ownership: Proprietorship Business Includes: Furniture; Inventory; Real Estate Construction Type: Frame/Wood Roofing: Composition Foundation: Slab Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private Water Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at St: Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available Heat Source: Electric; Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air; Mini-Split Air Conditioning: Central Air; Wall Unit(s) Driveway: Aggregate Street Type: Paved Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Thomas A Rumble
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Last Updated: September - 13 - 2025
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