1407 38Th St Peru, IL 61354

The former Big Lots store is available for sale or lease, presenting an excellent opportunity for an owner-user, future investment, or redevelopment. Situated in one of La Salle County's busiest shopping districts, the property benefits from high traffic volume of 15,400 vehicles per day along IL Route 251. Its location near I-80 places it in proximity to national big box tenants, fast-food restaurants, a large bowling alley, personal services, and industrial users. The versatile B-4 zoning allows for a multitude of retail, light industrial, and personal service uses. The interior features 24-foot column spacing with steel construction spanning 135 feet from eave to eave and 218 feet wide. The main interior offers 15-foot-9-inch clear height, while the entryway and cart corral area features a 10-foot clear height. There are two separate restrooms and a temporary wall separating the sales and storage areas. The walls do not extend to the metal roof, providing flexibility within the space. The building is fully sprinklered and monitored, with emergency exits, fire, and smoke detectors. The recently sealed parking lot includes over 140 painted spaces, a loading dock, and a 7-foot-8-inch by 8-foot overhead door on the east side. Signage options include exterior signage and a large pylon sign visible from the I-80 interchange. The property offers easy access on both the south and east sides with two-way traffic and no barriers. The lot size is 2.83 acres.