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Property Description
Commercial redevelopment opportunity in a high-visibility Southwest Michigan location. Formerly home to the iconic Lutz's Drive-In, this commercially zoned property offers strong name recognition, excellent traffic exposure, and valuable existing infrastructure ready for a new concept. Located just west of the signalized intersection of M-51 and M-152, the offering includes approximately 2 acres, a 2,064 SF building, and 16 covered drive-in stalls, allowing flexibility for restaurant, café, bar, retail, event space, or adaptive reuse (subject to approvals).Existing kitchen infrastructure and on-site equipment provide a cost-effective starting point. Interior updates include new flooring, tables, and booths. Outdoor seating areas and a second vacant parcel offer expansion or redevelopment potential. Just minutes from Sister Lakes, this location benefits from strong local and seasonal traffic.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 28102 M-152
General
- Price: $195,000
- Taxes: $3,765
- Status: Active
- Type: Business
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 25059343
- Updated: 3/1/2026
- Added to Site: 100 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Other, Professional Service, Restaurant, Retail
Interior
- Interior Features: Broadband
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Parking
- Total Spaces: 50
Location
- Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
- County: Cass
- Cross Streets: M 51 Hwy
- Driving Directions: Approx 4-5 miles north of Dowagiac on M-51 to intersection of M-152; restaurant is approx 500 ft west of intersection on M-152
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Stories/Levels: 2064
- Square Feet: 2,064
- Year Built: 1962
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 87,991
- Lot Dimensions: 318 x 280
- Frontage: Paved
- Zoning: commercial 201
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,765
- Terms: Conventional, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: on file
- Property ID: 14-130-001-014-00
Listed by Gale Realty, LLC, Amy Rose and Gale Realty, LLC, Craig A Rose
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Schools
Schools serving 28102 M-152
School District:Dowagiac Union Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sister Lakes Elementary School 68079 Michigan 152, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | K-5 | 5.4 mi |
Dowagiac Middle School 57072 Riverside Drive, Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 6-8 | 6.1 mi |
Union High School, Dowagiac, MI 701 West Prairie Ronde Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 9-12 | 4.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 28102 M-152
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/01/2026
Price Reduced
$195,000
-2.45%
MLS
11/20/2025
Listed
$199,900
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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 28102 M-152
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,618
24%
$75,800
9%
2023
$2,920
21%
$69,800
16%
2022
$2,413
—
$60,100
10%
2020
$2,417
—
$54,800
-1%
2020
$2,417
-26%
$55,600
2%
2019
$3,246
—
$54,300
-4%
2019
$3,246
345%
$56,500
-17%
2018
$729
-3%
$67,900
-3%
2017
$751
31%
$69,900
14%
2016
$575
—
$61,500
—
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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28102 M 152, Dowagiac, MI 49047 (MLS# 25059343) is a Business property. 28102 M 152 is currently listed for $195,000 and was received on November 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 28102 M 152? Do you have questions about finding other Business real estate for sale in Dowagiac? You can browse all Dowagiac real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

