Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula just a ½ mile from US Highway 2, this property offers a rare chance to revive a long-standing local convenience store. Established in 1972, Garth Bluff Gas & Grocery once served the Rapid River community with groceries, frozen food, convenience items, fuel, beverages and much more. While currently closed, the building and infrastructure remain—and the property is attractively priced for a motivated new owner to bring it back to life. The site includes a large, paved corner lot at a busy intersection, with above-ground tanks and pumps for regular and premium fuel. The former store was licensed to sell groceries, liquor, beer, wine, lottery, DNR licenses, bait, propane, seasonal sporting goods, and ice cream. Once updated, the potential to re-establish this business is strong. Attached to the store is a 2-bedroom residence with a full basement and a spacious backyard, perfect for living onsite to keep overhead down. A detached two-car garage includes a second-story loft for extra storage. An above-ground pool with lots of decking and a mini-pool house will give you a place to relax after a busy day at your store. The location is ideal—at the gateway to the Stonington Peninsula, minutes from Lake Michigan, Little Bay de Noc, the Hiawatha National Forest, and nearby campgrounds and recreation. If you’ve been looking for a business venture where you can live and work on the same property, this unique opportunity is worth a serious look. With vision and effort, this could once again become a thriving business in Rapid River. Offer Submission Deadline is Tuesday September 30 at NOON
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
1.25 acresLot Size
$40Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by DAVID MUXLOW• GROVER REAL ESTATE
•906-341-2131 (broker)
•dmuxlow77@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with ANDREW HARRIS• STATE WIDE REAL ESTATE OF ESCANABA
Est. $3,106 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 9787 County 513 T Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Greater Lansing AoR #50189462
Apr 8, 2026
Sold
$147,500
$40/sq ft
Apr 8, 2026
Sold
$147,500
$40/sq ft
Apr 8, 2026
Sold
$147,500
$40/sq ft
Oct 6, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2025
Listed
$150,000
$41/sq ft
Sep 24, 2025
Listed
$150,000
$41/sq ft
Sep 24, 2025
Listed
$150,000
$41/sq ft
Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula just a ½ mile from US Highway 2, this property offers a rare chance to revive a long-standing local convenience store. Established in 1972, Garth Bluff Gas & Grocery once served the Rapid River community with groceries, frozen food, convenience items, fuel, beverages and much more. While currently closed, the building and infrastructure remain—and the property is attractively priced for a motivated new owner to bring it back to life. The site includes a large, paved corner lot at a busy intersection, with above-ground tanks and pumps for regular and premium fuel. The former store was licensed to sell groceries, liquor, beer, wine, lottery, DNR licenses, bait, propane, seasonal sporting goods, and ice cream. Once updated, the potential to re-establish this business is strong. Attached to the store is a 2-bedroom residence with a full basement and a spacious backyard, perfect for living onsite to keep overhead down. A detached two-car garage includes a second-story loft for extra storage. An above-ground pool with lots of decking and a mini-pool house will give you a place to relax after a busy day at your store. The location is ideal—at the gateway to the Stonington Peninsula, minutes from Lake Michigan, Little Bay de Noc, the Hiawatha National Forest, and nearby campgrounds and recreation. If you’ve been looking for a business venture where you can live and work on the same property, this unique opportunity is worth a serious look. With vision and effort, this could once again become a thriving business in Rapid River. Offer Submission Deadline is Tuesday September 30 at NOON
Greater Lansing AoR #10035809
Oct 3, 2019
Sold
$290,000
$79/sq ft
May 10, 2019
Listed
$329,000
$89/sq ft
LIVE WHERE YOU WORK-WORK WHERE YOU LIVE! Located in the Heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, 1/2 mile for US Highway 2. This business is partial retirement and provides an easy life along the northern shoreline. Garth Bluff Gas and Grocery in Rapid River, Michigan-established in 1972-operational for 47 consecutive years. This iconic property sits on 2 acres in the beautiful Hiawatha National Forest. Included is a forested vacant lot attached to this property which is available for building, and shared ownership of waterfront property on the Whitefish River. Lake Michigan is just steps away as well as Little Bay De Noc campground, boat launches, and tourists accommodations and attractions. Fully renovated living quarters attached to this store include, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an open concept living room/kitchen. Fully finished 2 bedroom basement is currently rented out to stable tenant. Beautiful backyard features a 24 foot pool which is partially underground and 7 feet deep in the middle, a work shop, pool house with 5th bedroom, deck, and firepit -all with lots of privacy. Double car garage has a new second story back deck and a loft that can be finished for extra living space or rental. Inventory includes convenience store foods, frozen foods, ice cream, dairy products, cigarettes, ice, beer, wine, liquor, propane, and other seasonal inventory. Store is licensed to sell food, liquor, lotto, DNR licenses, fuel, scooped ice cream, bait, and seasonal sporting goods. Liquor license allows for early sales on Sundays. Gas station was put in by current owner two years ago. Gas station includes Regular Unleaded gas, Premium Ethanol Free gas, and an Internal gas console that dispenses Pre-Paid amounts eliminating theft. Gas tanks are above ground, eliminating environmental issues. Store is heavily touristed year round and also has a stable and steady local clientele. Current owner is retiring. There are opportunities for expanding inventory to include tourist souvenirs and novelty items. Online presence is established and can be found on Google maps.
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