909 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 (MLS# 843272)

909 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360

New Listing

$1,700,000

window displays on both sides of front door

Living Room - Gas log fireplace, oak flooring, beautiful curved windows

to library. Potential for a third bedroom

Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances

with Island featuring granite counter tops

Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 8,265 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,915 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,700,000 List Date: 8/02/2026 Last Modified: 8/02/2026

Overview

Description

Step into a piece of Michigan City's history with this exceptional building in the heart of Historic Downtown. Home to the beloved Truffle's Pastry Shoppe for more than 32 years, this landmark property offers a rare opportunity to own a commercial space paired with an impressive second-floor residence. The first-floor commercial space is fully equipped and ready for its next venture. Large display windows on both sides of the entrance provide outstanding visibility and curb appeal, making this an ideal location for a bakery, café, sandwich shop, or another retail concept. Included in the commercial space is the Middleby Marshall Baking Oven, bakery fixtures and equipment, including the bakery display cases, two spacious walk-in coolers, a loading dock for deliveries, and a three-car garage. The beautifully appointed 2,350-square-foot second-floor apartment offers upscale living with oak hardwood flooring throughout. Features include a spacious living room with a gas-log fireplace, two ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 843272

General Property Information

Number Of Units Total: 2
Living Area: 8265
Building Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1890
Parking Total: 3
Lot Size Acres: 0.0899
Lot Size Square Feet: 3915
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 2

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Water Heater Basement: Interior Entry; Storage Space; Unfinished Building Features: Business District Location; Enclosed Stair(s); Exterior Lighting; Private Restrooms Business Type: Other Construction Materials: Brick; Cement Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Current Use: Commercial; Residential Electric: 100 Amp Service; 200+ Amp Service Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Upper Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Near Public Transit Owner Pays: All Utilities; See Remarks Parking Features: Alley Access; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; On Street Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Possible Use: Commercial; Residential; Retail Rail Availability: None Roof: Other Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Licenses: None Special Listing Conditions: None Tenant Pays: None; See Remarks Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public

Contract Information

Auction YN: No
Original List Price: 1700000
Property Sub Type: Business
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 909
Street Name: Franklin
Street Suffix: Street
County: La Porte
State: IN
Postal Code: 46360
Subdivision Name: Land Companys Add To Michigan

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Step into a piece of Michigan City's history with this exceptional building in the heart of Historic Downtown. Home to the beloved Truffle's Pastry Shoppe for more than 32 years, this landmark property offers a rare opportunity to own a commercial space paired with an impressive second-floor residence. The first-floor commercial space is fully equipped and ready for its next venture. Large display windows on both sides of the entrance provide outstanding visibility and curb appeal, making this an ideal location for a bakery, café, sandwich shop, or another retail concept. Included in the commercial space is the Middleby Marshall Baking Oven, bakery fixtures and equipment, including the bakery display cases, two spacious walk-in coolers, a loading dock for deliveries, and a three-car garage. The beautifully appointed 2,350-square-foot second-floor apartment offers upscale living with oak hardwood flooring throughout. Features include a spacious living room with a gas-log fireplace, two bedrooms, and a library with beveled glass doors that could easily serve as a third bedroom or home office.The generous primary suite includes a large bedroom, an oversized bath and a walk-in closet with abundant cabinetry and storage. The custom-designed kitchen showcases granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.The expansive basement provides exceptional storage with extensive shelving, perfect for bakery supplies, retail inventory, or additional business needs. Ideally situated just a few blocks from the new South Shore Line Station and steps away from the exciting new condominium development at Franklin Street and 11th Street. This property is perfectly positioned to benefit from the continued growth of Historic Downtown Michigan City. Whether you're looking to continue the bakery tradition, open a café or sandwich shop, or establish another thriving business, this one-of-a-kind property offers endless possibilities in one of the city's most desirable locations.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-02T01:34:31Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-08-01

More Information

Building Features

Overhead Doors: 2
Business District Location: Yes
Enclosed Stair(s): Yes
Exterior Lighting: Yes
Private Restrooms: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: No

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Showing Time. 24 hour notice please

Location, Tax, and Legal

Postal Code +4: 3583
Tax Annual Amount: 5436
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: 42-01-29-458-011 LAND CO N1/2 N1/2 LT 12 & 13 & EX 69 FT OFF S SD LT 9 BLK 80 TIF ASSMT #51
Parcel Number: 460129458011000022
Zoning Description: Commercial
Township: Michigan
Directions: From US Hwy 12 and Washington Street, turn south on Washington Street, East on Ninth Street, then south on Franklin Street to the property or from US Hwy 20 and Franklin Street, go north on Franklin to historic downtown, property just past Tenth St
Cross Street: 9th Street
Census Tract: 430

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Heater: Yes

Basement

Interior Entry: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Cement Siding: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes
200+ Amp Service: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Near Public Transit: Yes

Parking Features

Alley Access: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
On Street: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Other: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Owner Pays

All Utilities: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Tenant Pays

None: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Current Use

Commercial: Yes
Residential: Yes

Possible Use

Commercial: Yes
Residential: Yes
Retail: Yes

Business Type

Other: Yes

Rail Availability

None: Yes

Special Licenses

None: Yes

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Updated: August - 02 - 2026

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