COMMERCIAL BUILDING - FOR SALE
1630 W. Lakeshore Drive
Port Clinton, Ohio
$380,000
ASKING PRICE
.87 AC
TOTAL LOT SIZE
4,340 SF
Building Size
Unzoned
NO ZONING RESTRICTIONS
Prime Location Advantages
On W. Lakeshore Drive in Port Clinton — the gateway to Lake Erie's islands and one of the Midwest's top boating and fishing destinations.
Ferry & Island Access
Located minutes from the Cedar Point and Put-in-Bay ferry docks, this site sits on the route hundreds of thousands of seasonal visitors travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Portage River runs directly behind the property; Lake Erie is across the street.
High-Visibility Road Frontage
W. Lakeshore Drive carries steady year-round traffic from boaters, fishermen, and vacationers heading to the lake. The property offers direct road frontage with clear sightlines from both directions, giving strong visibility for any commercial operation.
Established Commercial Site
Unlike raw land, this property comes with a fully services 4,340 square foot commercial building already connected to utilities and in active use. Schools, healthcare, retail, and dining are all within a short drive in downtown Port Clinton.
The 4,340 square foot commercial garage was built in 1991 and has housed a continuously operating automotive service business ever since. With the longtime owner now retiring, the property is available for a new owner to step into. The building has been actively maintained as a working shop, with utilities connected and in daily use.
4,340 Sq ft
Building Size
1991
Year Built
Auto Services
(owner retiring)
Current Use
0.87 acres
Lot Size
A Working Commercial Building, Ready for Its Next Chapter
Repurposing & Development Opportunities
0.87 Acres with an established 4,340 square foot commercial building on Port Clinton's busiest lakefront corridor. Repurpose the structure or clear the site and build new.
Turnkey Service Business
The building was purpose-built as an automotive garage, making it an immediate fit for an auto, marine, or equipment service operation looking for an established location with existing bays and infrastructure.
Building Repurpose
The open commercial structure adapts to retail, marine sales and service, workshop, contractor headquarters, or storage uses. Renovating an existing building is typically faster and less costly than ground-up construction.
New Construction
Buyers with a different vision can remove the existing structure and build to suit. The high-traffic location supports retail, restaurant, office, or hospitality concepts serving the year-round and seasonal markets.
Specialized Uses
Marine service facilities, boat storage, or other niche operations that benefit from proximity to Lake Erie and the Portage River, the area's strongest commercial drivers.
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Strategic Location Meets Strong Market Growth
The Shores & Islands Ohio region, which includes Port Clinton, Put-in-Bay, and Cedar Point, welcomed an estimated 13 million visitors in 2023, generating $3.1 billion in tourism sales across Erie and Ottawa counties. Put-in-Bay alone draws over a million visitors annually, most of whom pass through Port Clinton to reach the ferry. This 0.87-acre commercial property with an established 4,340 square foot building sits directly on that corridor.
Property FAQs: Zoning, Utilities, and Development
What zoning restrictions apply to this property?
None. The parcel is unzoned, which means there are virtually no restrictions on permitted use. Commercial, residential, mixed-use, industrial, marine, or storage are all viable.
What is the condition of the existing building?
The 4,340 square foot commercial garage was built in 1991 and has housed a continuously operating automotive business since construction. It has been maintained as an active working shop, with all utilities connected and in daily use.
Are utilities available on-site?
Yes. Unlike vacant land, this property has utilities connected and in active use at the existing building. Buyers should verify specific capacity requirements for their intended use.
Can I use the property right away?
Yes. Unlike vacant land, this property has utilities connected and in active use at the existing building. Buyers should verify specific capacity requirements with Ottawa County utilities for their intended use.
What development options are feasible here?
The 0.87-acre site and 4,340 square foot building support a wide range of uses, including automotive or marine service, retail, workshop, contractor space, and storage. Buyers planning new construction can remove the building and build to suit.