423 S Union St
423 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Overview
Traverse City’s most iconic Old Town neighborhood restaurant—formerly home to Blue Tractor restaurant and once the historic Dill’s Old Towne Saloon, this exceptional restaurant and bar space offers a rare combination of history, character, location and capacity. With seating for over 200 guests, the property is designed for high-volume dining and entertainment. The main level features an inviting dining room and bar area with fireplace, complemented by two spacious outdoor patios perfect for seasonal service. A rooftop bar provides additional outdoor seating for summer evenings and private events. The large, fully equipped kitchen includes three commercial hoods, ideal for accommodating multiple cooking lines and catering operations. Additional features include ample basement storage, well-maintained restrooms, and thoughtfully designed back-of-house areas that support smooth service flow. Adjacent to the Old Town parking deck for plenty of parking capacity. Offered at $2.2 million for the real estate plus $500,000 for the Class C liquor license, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, this turn-key property is ready for its next chapter. Whether you’re envisioning a lively brewpub, an upscale dining destination, or a multi-level entertainment venue, this property delivers the space, infrastructure, and location to make it happen. Also available for lease
Lease Spaces
| Name | Floor | Rate | SF | Acres | Vacant | Available Date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entire Building | 1 | $25 /SF/Year | 7,120 SF | 0.28 ac | Yes | 12/01/2025 | available |
Attachments
For Sale/Lease
Secondary Uses: Restaurant
- Lease Rate
- $25 SF/year
- Available SF
- 7,120 SF
- Sale Price
- $2,700,000
- Price Per SF
- $379.2/SF
- Building Size
- 7,120 SF
- Acres
- 0.28 ac
- Is Vacant
- Yes
- Zoning
- C-2
- Zoning Desc.
- Neighborhood Center
- Former Tenant
- The Blue Tractor
- Lease Type
- NNN
- Signage
- On Building
- Showing
- Contact Broker/Agent
- Floors
- 1
- Year Built
- 1900
- Tax ID Number
- 28-51-618-098-21
- Property Use Type
- Vacant/Owner-User
- Property Status
- Existing
- County
- Grand Traverse
- Available
- 12/01/2025
- Listed
- 11/06/2025
- Updated
- 11/06/2025
- Listing ID
- 9b2d985f
- Parcel APN
- 51-618-098-21






















































