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116 W 2nd St

116 W 2nd St, Lawton, MI 49065

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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

Retail

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