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Property Description
Are you looking for a turn key business opportunity?? Sellers are retiring and selling this long-standing architectural iconic building and business. This building was built circa 1903 as a tavern and has gone through many economic ups and downs and has always managed to remain with their doors open to the public. Connie's Place has been in the same family for over 75 years and we are excited to find the right entrepreneur that will bring their vision for business. This solid, long standing brick building is located in downtown Baroda and surrounded by vineyards, rolling hills and orchards. The low overhead business opportunity offers several business plans that can easily be put into place. The current plan is easily operated by one or two people for a seamless experience for the new owner with providing a successful revenue stream of income. There is future expansion available with the two apartments upstairs that could provide additional streams of income with some remodeling and renovations. Included in the sale is the liquor license, coolers, tables, chairs as well as the old wooden, unique horseshoe bar that's the talk of the town. There is a large walk in cooler that is included and could possibly be re-located for additional square footage or for the addition of a small kitchen. Additional streams of income are from the pool table, juke box, lotto machine, ATM machine and lite food & snacks served. All tables, chairs, stools refrigerators, stand up freezer, pizza oven, glass washer and sinks, ceiling fans, security system with 8 cameras, safe, desk, filing cabinets, 3 fire extinguishers, 4 bar TV'S, 2 cash registers are all included in the sale. The basement is currently used as an office and storage facility.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8968 1st St
General
- Price: $395,000
- Taxes: $1,691
- Status: Active
- Type: Office
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 23139742
- Updated: 4/28/2026
- Added to Site: 917 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Other, Professional/Office, Professional Service, Res
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Parking
- Total Spaces: 5
Location
- Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
- County: Berrien
- Cross Streets: Center & First Street
- Driving Directions: Gps to property
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Connected
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Construction: Brick
- Roof: Rubber
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 3,058
- Year Built: 1903
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,356
- Lot Dimensions: 33 x 132
- Frontage: Paved
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,691
- Terms: Conventional, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: THE N 1/2 OF LOT 6 VILLAGE OF BARODA
- Property ID: 3003400006003
Listed by Cressy & Everett Real Estate, Tamra Curtis
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Schools
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School District:Lakeshore School District
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Price & Sales History for 8968 1st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/17/2025
Price Reduced
$395,000
-19.22%
MLS
10/22/2024
Price Reduced
$489,000
-19.84%
MLS
10/25/2023
Listed
$610,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8968 1st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,003
5%
$75,300
6%
2023
$1,906
7%
$70,800
-2%
2022
$1,775
4%
$72,300
12%
2021
$1,703
3%
$64,400
2%
2020
$1,647
-15%
$63,300
7%
2019
$1,935
2%
$59,400
12%
2018
$1,897
—
$52,800
—
2017
$1,891
1%
$52,800
-1%
2016
$1,864
1%
$53,600
2%
2015
$1,852
—
$52,600
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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8968 First Street, Baroda, MI 49101 (MLS# 23139742) is a Office property. 8968 First Street is currently listed for $395,000 and was received on October 25, 2023. Want to learn more about 8968 First Street? Do you have questions about finding other Office real estate for sale in Baroda? You can browse all Baroda real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

