116 W 2nd St
116 W 2nd St, Lawton, MI 49065

Overview
Ice Cream Store for Sale, Lawton MI Fully reconditioned building, newer roof, basement, electrical, and plumbing. Seasonal net income of about $50,000 (April - September, based on prior years). Offered at $195,000,. including most fixtures; store is fully operational. Owner may consider a land contract with $50,000 down. Serves Hershey's Ice Cream in a fun, family-friendly setting - over 32 delicious flavors! Listing Photos for promotion of property - the Hot Air Balloon NOT INCLUDED IN SALE. Current operator (13+ years) may be open to continue operation for new owners.
🍦 Key Features & Financials
• Location: Lawton, MI
• Asking Price: $195,000 (Includes real estate and most fixtures/equipment)
• Building Condition: Fully reconditioned building with newer roof, electrical, and plumbing. Includes a basement.
• Income: Seasonal net income of about $50,000 (based on prior years, operating April - September).
• Operational Status: Fully operational with an experienced operator (13+ years) who may be open to continuing work for the new owner.
📌 Investment Highlights – Moo Moo’s Ice Cream (116 E 2nd St, Lawton, MI)
Turnkey Specialty Retail Opportunity
• Fully equipped ice cream shop in the heart of downtown Lawton
• Operational layout includes service counter, dip cabinets, prep space, storage, and customer seating
• Ideal for owner-operator or multi-location expansion
Growing Residential & Visitor Traffic
• Located in a walkable village center with steady local foot traffic
• Strong seasonal demand from regional visitors, summer recreation, and local events
• Positioned near schools, parks, and established neighborhood routes
Attractive Small-Town Commercial Corridor
• Part of Lawton’s revitalizing commercial strip with supportive local business community
• Visible frontage along E 2nd St with convenient parking and easy access
Flexible Use Potential
• Suitable for ice cream, dessert shop, café, bakery, smoothie/juice bar, or other small-format food concepts
• Equipment package allows for quick launch with minimal new investment
Dual-Store Acquisition Option 15 mile apart
• Optional opportunity to purchase second location - same owner – ask agent for further information.
• Ideal for buyers seeking multi-store branding, production centralization, or regional market capture
Affordable Entry Price for Food-Service Entrepreneurs
• Lower operating costs compared to larger QSR footprints
• Strong potential for seasonal revenue spikes and community event partnerships
Supportive Local Municipality
• Pro-business village staff
• Easy permitting environment for small food operations
• Active community organizations that drive downtown engagement
For Sale
Secondary Uses: Convenience Store, Free Standing, Hair Salon, Mixed Use, Street Retail
- Sale Price
- $195,000
- Price Per SF
- $541.7/SF
- Building Size
- 360 SF
- Acres
- 0.037 ac
- Zoning Desc.
- 251 Commercial
- Building Class
- B
- Floors
- 1
- Year Built
- 1956
- Parking Spaces
- 10
- Nearest MSA
- Kalamazoo–Portage MI
- Tax ID Number
- 80-45-900-400-24
- Property Use Type
- Vacant/Owner-User
- Property Status
- Existing
- County
- Van Buren
- Listed
- 12/18/2025
- Updated
- 03/02/2026
- Listing ID
- 06a23e43
- Parcel APN
- 80-45-500-011-00










