17684 US-12, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (MLS# 25043301)

17684 US-12, New Buffalo, MI 49117

$3,999,999
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 5,622 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 155,945 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,999,999 List Date: 8/25/2025 Last Modified: 1/28/2026

Overview

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.

Listing Details MLS# 25043301

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
17684
Street Name
US-12
State
MI
Zip Code
49117

General Property Info

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

Tax Info

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

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
US-12 & -
Property Sub-Type
Retail
Area
Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality
New Buffalo Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
711.49
Prop Avail for Lease?
No

More Information

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
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

Bar/Tavern/Lounge
Yes
Restaurant
Yes

Construction Type

Frame/Wood
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Business Includes

Non-Applicable
Yes

Util Avail at St

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Send to Econ Dev Org

MEDC
Yes
SWMI First, Region 5
Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

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: January - 28 - 2026
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