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280 N Main St
Plymouth, MI 48170
Freestanding Restaurant · Retail Property For Sale


Investment Highlights
- Established restaurant location operating since 1959.
- Renovated interior and exterior improvements are in place.
- Serves the broader Plymouth, Plymouth Township, and Canton trade area.
- Building originally constructed in 1868 with historic character.
- Positioned along North Main Street at the entrance to Downtown Plymouth.
- Existing restaurant infrastructure supports continued food-service use.
Executive Summary
Bode’s Corned Beef House presents an opportunity to acquire a long-established restaurant property in Downtown Plymouth, Michigan. Located along North Main Street at the northern entrance to the downtown district, the property benefits from visibility within one of western Wayne County’s recognized dining and shopping destinations. The location provides access to customers from Plymouth, Plymouth Township, and Canton Township, supporting a broad regional trade area.
The property has operated as Bode’s Corned Beef House since 1959 and combines a longstanding operating history with a building originally constructed in 1868. Extensive interior and exterior renovations have been completed, allowing the property to function as a turnkey restaurant opportunity while retaining elements of its historic character. Existing restaurant infrastructure is in place, offering a transition path for continued food-service operations or repositioning by a future owner, subject to local requirements and approvals.
The surrounding market includes established residential neighborhoods and a substantial consumer base. Demographic data within a five-mile radius reflects approximately 180,602 residents, 74,681 households, and average household income of $131,290. Downtown Plymouth serves as a commercial center for Plymouth, Plymouth Township, and Canton Township, providing a consistent mix of residents, visitors, and local business activity that supports restaurant and hospitality uses.
The combination of a recognizable operating history, renovated improvements, downtown positioning, and access to a large regional customer base offers investors and owner-operators an opportunity within one of Metro Detroit’s established suburban business districts.
The property has operated as Bode’s Corned Beef House since 1959 and combines a longstanding operating history with a building originally constructed in 1868. Extensive interior and exterior renovations have been completed, allowing the property to function as a turnkey restaurant opportunity while retaining elements of its historic character. Existing restaurant infrastructure is in place, offering a transition path for continued food-service operations or repositioning by a future owner, subject to local requirements and approvals.
The surrounding market includes established residential neighborhoods and a substantial consumer base. Demographic data within a five-mile radius reflects approximately 180,602 residents, 74,681 households, and average household income of $131,290. Downtown Plymouth serves as a commercial center for Plymouth, Plymouth Township, and Canton Township, providing a consistent mix of residents, visitors, and local business activity that supports restaurant and hospitality uses.
The combination of a recognizable operating history, renovated improvements, downtown positioning, and access to a large regional customer base offers investors and owner-operators an opportunity within one of Metro Detroit’s established suburban business districts.
Property Facts
Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Restaurant
Building Size
3,488 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1868
Percent Leased
Vacant
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
2 Stories
Building FAR
0.40
Lot Size
0.20 AC
Zoning
B-3 - Business District
Parking
15 Spaces (0 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
114’ on Main St
Amenities
- Pylon Sign
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 49-006-01-0241-000 | Improvements Assessment | $0 |
| Land Assessment | $0 | Total Assessment | $229,500 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Number
49-006-01-0241-000
Land Assessment
$0
Improvements Assessment
$0
Total Assessment
$229,500
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