Historic Multi-Story Landmark
520 W College, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Commercial Sale - Jacksonville, IL
- Added:
- Apr 6, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 58
- Last Refresh:
- Jun 2 at 10:06 pm
Property Features for 520 W College
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 0920227001
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Tax Annual Amount
- 4657
Utilities
- Heating system
- Hot Water (Heating)
Building Details
- Building materials
- Brick
- Architectural style
- Other
Listing agent Casey Milton License #475.206880 (314) 817-7515
Listing office Worth Clark Realty 101 W Vandalia St. Suite 125, Swansea, IL (800) 991-6092
Listing date Apr 6, 2026
MLS# 26009909
Listing URL
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HighLights
- Historic Landmark: National and Local Landmark with ties to the Republican Party and Underground Railroad.
- Adaptive Reuse Potential: Commercial zoning allows for diverse uses such as event venue, offices, or residential conversion.
- Expansive Layout: Three‑story building with multiple meeting rooms, classrooms, offices, and a commercial kitchen.
- Architectural Features: Soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and a functioning pipe organ.
- Accessibility: ADA compliant with a functional elevator.
- Prime Location: Prominent corner lot within walking distance to downtown Jacksonville and Illinois College.
Overview
This three-story brick landmark, originally constructed in 1858, is offered for sale as-is and provides a substantial base for restoration, modernization, or adaptive reuse. The interior features soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, a functioning pipe organ, multiple meeting rooms and classrooms, office spaces, and a large cafeteria with a commercial kitchen. Built-in utility includes abundant storage throughout. The property is ADA compliant and equipped with a functional elevator to support accessibility across all three levels.
Set on a prominent corner lot, the building offers high visibility and convenient access, located within walking distance of historic downtown Jacksonville and Illinois College. Its commercial zoning expands the scope of potential uses for a new owner or operator.
The layout and existing amenities make this property well-suited for a range of concepts, including a wedding and event venue, a traditional place of worship, office suites, or a community center. Catering and other commercial kitchen-driven operations may also be a fit, along with mixed-use redevelopment or residential conversion such as lofts or condominiums, subject to applicable requirements. For buyers seeking a distinctive, landmark property with flexible space, this is a compelling opportunity to bring a vision to life while honoring the building’s historic character.
Set on a prominent corner lot, the building offers high visibility and convenient access, located within walking distance of historic downtown Jacksonville and Illinois College. Its commercial zoning expands the scope of potential uses for a new owner or operator.
The layout and existing amenities make this property well-suited for a range of concepts, including a wedding and event venue, a traditional place of worship, office suites, or a community center. Catering and other commercial kitchen-driven operations may also be a fit, along with mixed-use redevelopment or residential conversion such as lofts or condominiums, subject to applicable requirements. For buyers seeking a distinctive, landmark property with flexible space, this is a compelling opportunity to bring a vision to life while honoring the building’s historic character.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Congregational Church UCC
Church
The Esprit de Corps ...
Vocational School
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Jacksonville
- County
- Morgan
- State
- Illinois
- Longitude
- -90.235378
- Latitude
- 39.732833
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Three-story brick landmark with commercial kitchen and elevator, positioned for event, worship, office, or mixed-use redevelopment.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 520 W College Jacksonville, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $165,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Landmark: National and Local Landmark with ties to the Republican Party and Underground Railroad.; Adaptive Reuse Potential: Commercial zoning allows for diverse uses such as event venue, offices, or residential conversion.; Expansive Layout: Three‑story building with multiple meeting rooms, classrooms, offices, and a commercial kitchen.
