420 N Mcewan Street

Description

1907 Solid Construction with a newer roof. This building was originally Bicknell's Department Store in Historic Downtown Clare and is currently a women's clothing store. Featuring original maple flooring with tin ceilings and tin molding's in wonderful condition. 16 foot ceilings allow you to add another story for residential uses. Current City ordinances only allow residential on the second floor (allowing up to 4 units) but the City has previously allowed special use permits for loft-type construction of residential on the first floor (allowing up to 8 units). The mezzanine was converted into an "owners" apartment in the 70's and could still be used that way. At that time they also added a single-car garage to the rear of the building. There is also a full basement with loading access to the parking lot. The rear parcel is a paved parking lot with access to 4th Street.