Commercial Building in Prime Location

120 W Grant Highway Marengo, IL 60152

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For Sale
$200,000

COMMERCIAL - Marengo, IL

Property size:
1,176 SF
Lot size:
0.22 Acres
Price / SF:
$170/SF
Added:
Apr 27, 2026
Days on Market:
77
Last Refresh:
Jul 12 at 10:06 am

Property Features for 120 W Grant Highway

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Standard status
Active
APN
1135283011
Size
1,176 SF
Lot size
0.22 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
3770

Utilities

Utilities
Natural Gas Available

Building Details

Year built
1954
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
1
Building materials
Block
Roof type
Rubber

Listing agent Sandra Butenschoen License #475081467

Listing office CENTURY 21 New Heritage 203 W Grant Hwy, Hampshire, IL

Listing date Apr 27, 2026

MLS# 12632365

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located one block west of the Route 20/23 intersection on the northeast corner of Route 20 and Ann Street, this property is zoned B1. The city aims to enhance the central business district with retail and service uses, as outlined in the zoning guidelines. The 1,176 square foot building previously operated as a service station and repair shop under a special use permit, but this type of auto-related business is no longer permitted. The building includes two bay areas, each approximately 14 feet by 27 feet, along with two bathrooms featuring updated plumbing, a reception/office area, and a second small office. The immediate area includes a city parking lot to the north, a vacant repair shop and restaurant to the east, and a McDonald's across Route 20. The property is also located minutes from the full interchange of Route 23 and I90. The lot size is 0.2205 acres. An additional PIN number associated with the property is 11-35-283-012.

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $17.6k $15.00
− Vacancy −$1.4k −$1.22
EGI $16.2k $13.79
− OpEx −$4.9k −$4.14
NOI $11.3k $9.65
1,176 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.10% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$162.1K
$141.9K – $189.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,348 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.67%
Second Best
Industrial
$72.3K
$63.3K – $84.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $5,062 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.53%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$406.0K
$355.3K – $473.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,421 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Automotive properties

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Electrical Service Auto Parts Store Parking Lot & Garage Pharmacy Gym & Fitness Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Automotive property - B1 zoned building near Rt 20/23 intersection, suitable for retail/service.
Where is this automotive property located?
The property is located at 120 W Grant Highway Marengo, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $200,000.
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