3417 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
$1,075,000
Property Type:
Commercial Sale
Square Footage:
4,702
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
34,543
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,075,000
List Date:
4/02/2026
Last Modified:
4/10/2026
Listing Details MLS# 836463
General Property Information
- Number Of Units Total
- Yes
- Living Area
- 4702
- Building Area Source
- Assessor
- Year Built
- 1959
- Parking Total
- 10
- Lot Size Acres
- 0.793
- Lot Size Square Feet
- 34543
- Lot Size Source
- Assessor
- Waterfront YN
- No
- Basement YN
- No
Property Features
Building Features:
Exterior Lighting; Public Restrooms
Business Type:
Auto Service
Construction Materials:
Brick; Other
Cooling:
None
Current Use:
See Remarks
Electric:
Other
Heating:
Other
Listing Terms:
Cash; Conventional
Lock Box Information:
SentriLock
Owner Pays:
All Utilities
Parking Features:
Off Street
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Possible Use:
Automotive; See Remarks
Rail Availability:
None
Roof:
Other
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Special Listing Conditions:
None
Tenant Pays:
None
Utilities:
Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
View:
Other
Water Source:
Public
Contract Information
- Auction YN
- No
- Original List Price
- 1075000
- Property Sub Type
- Business
- Listing Agreement
- Exclusive Right To Sell
- Occupant Type
- Vacant
Location Tax and Legal
- Street Number
- 3417
- Street Name
- Franklin
- Street Suffix
- Street
- County
- La Porte
- State
- IN
- Postal Code
- 46360
- Subdivision Name
- Brinckmanns 2nd Sub
Remarks and Miscellaneous
- Public Remarks
- Positioned in a high-visibility commercial corridor, this 4,702 SF property offers a rare opportunity for investors, owner-operators, or developers seeking a flexible commercial asset. Located on .79 Acre adjacent to national and regional traffic drivers McDonalds and Biggby Coffee, the site benefits from strong daily exposure and consistent consumer flow and an average daily traffic count of over 19,340 VPD (2025). Currently configured as a tunnel car wash, the property has been thoughtfully updated with newer equipment over time and had an established a loyal customer base. The building includes a welcoming waiting area and reception/office space, and is equipped to support vacuum services and full interior/exterior detailing operations. Zoned B-2 (General Commercial), this property presents exceptional versatility for adaptive reuse. Potential redevelopment opportunities include retail, office, restaurant, medical, or service-oriented concepts—allowing buyers to reimagine the space to meet evolving market demands. All prospective uses should be verified with the City of Michigan City. An estimated 14+ parking spots with current design. Block and metal construction. Whether you're looking to revitalize an existing business or transform the site into a new commercial venture, this property offers the location, infrastructure, and flexibility to bring your vision to life. Schedule your private tour today or reach out for additional details.
Status Change Information
- Major Change Timestamp
- 2026-04-02T23:15:36Z
- Major Change Type
- New Listing
- Status Change Timestamp
- 2026-04-02
More Information
Exemption Information
- Exemption YN
- Yes
- Exemptions
- Circuit Breaker
Showing Requirements
- Showing Instructions
- Use Showing Assist
Location, Tax, and Legal
- School District
- Michigan City
- Tax Annual Amount
- 8566.8
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Tax Legal Description
- 13-05-05-277-029 BRINCKMANN'S 2ND LTS 4 5 10 & 11 BLK 4 & VAC ALLEY BTW
- Parcel Number
- 460505277029000009
- Township
- Coolspring
- Directions
- From Hwy 20 and Franklin St, turn north on Franklin St to the property on the west side of the street.
- Cross Street
- Barker Rd
- Census Tract
- 404
Construction Materials
- Brick
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Cooling
- None
- Yes
Electric
- Other
- Yes
Heating
- Other
- Yes
Listing Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Lock Box Information
- SentriLock
- Yes
Parking Features
- Off Street
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Roof
- Other
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Special Listing Conditions
- None
- Yes
Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Yes
- Sewer Connected
- Yes
- Water Connected
- Yes
View
- Other
- Yes
Water Source
- Public
- Yes
Owner Pays
- All Utilities
- Yes
Tenant Pays
- None
- Yes
Current Use
- See Remarks
- Yes
Possible Use
- Automotive
- Yes
- See Remarks
- Yes
Building Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Yes
- Public Restrooms
- Yes
Business Type
- Auto Service
- Yes
Rail Availability
- None
- Yes
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Lifestyles
Last Updated: April - 10 - 2026
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