# 144 River Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $549,000 ($186/sqft), built 1900, 2,953 sqft.
> Basement. Est. $2,379/mo. Listed 12 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $549,000 |
| Price/sqft | $186 |
| Square Feet | 2,953 |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 12 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $2,379 |
| **Total** | **$2,379** |

## Key Amenities

- Basement

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1900

## Description

### Agent Description
Located in the heart of downtown Elk Rapids, this rare mixed-use opportunity offers both commercial and residential potential within a historic and character-filled building. Unit #1 features a versatile commercial space currently occupied with potential to re-sign the lease in the fall, along with a charming garden studio apartment (currently rented month to month at $695) and valuable lower-level storage space, creating flexibility for owner-occupants, investors, or entrepreneurs alike. Offered at $549,000, the property is zoned B2, allowing for short-term rentals and a variety of commercial and residential uses. Rich in character, the building showcases timeless architectural details and enjoys an unbeatable downtown location just steps from local shops, restaurants, the marina, and the beach. A unique investment opportunity in one of Northern Michigan’s most vibrant waterfront communities.

## Location

- **Address:** 144 River Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
- **County:** Antrim
- **Coordinates:** 44.898409, -85.413814
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.898409,-85.413814

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Blake Bernard
- **Brokerage:** REO-TCRandolph-233022
- **Phone:** 2317144787
- **Email:** blake@bernardgroupmi.com

## Primary Photo

![144 River Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8cb02bf7501e9b50fece5743d7d47504l-f2729981628r.jpg)

*19 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/144-river-street-elk-rapids-mi-49629-1945394)*

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**MLS#:** 1945394 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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