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Downtown Restaurant with Kitchen

81 W Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432

81 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, 60432
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COMMERCIAL - Joliet, IL

Property Size3,146 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
AddedJan 12
Days on Market184
Last RefreshJul 15 at 12:06 pm

Property Features for 81 W Jefferson Street

General Information

Property type
Commercial Lease
Property subtype
Retail
Zoning
COMMR
Standard status
Active
Lot size
0.07 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
4908

Utilities

Cooling system
Exhaust Fan (Cooling), Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1910
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
1
Flooring type
Vinyl
Building materials
Block

Listing agent Alexander Fenske License #475128785

Listing office Keller Williams Preferred Rlty 16101 108th Avenue, Orland Park, IL

Listing date Jan 12, 2026

MLS# 12541445

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built for restaurant or food service, this downtown Joliet property offers a main dining level with a built-out commercial kitchen and ample dine-in area. The space includes two restrooms, a rear storage area suitable for refrigeration and back-of-house use, and kitchen infrastructure featuring a hood and a 3-compartment sink. Additional usable space includes an upstairs office/storage area and a full basement.

Located directly across from the Will County Courthouse, the property is positioned for strong downtown visibility. An adjacent parking lot is included for shared use with an adjacent liquor store, with approximately 20 spaces, and additional city parking nearby includes approximately 65 spaces in Barrett’s Lot.

The lease is a modified gross arrangement at $3,500 per month plus water, gas, and electric, with no tax or CAM charges. Rent abatement of 4 months is offered by the owner, and the terms at signing include 2 months’ rent and a $5,000 security deposit. The property sits in Joliet’s City Center TIF district and within the Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone.

Key Highlights

  • Downtown Joliet restaurant space directly across from the Will County Courthouse in the City Center TIF district.
  • Built in 1910; approx. 2,420 sq ft on the main level plus ~726 sq ft upstairs office/storage and a full basement.
  • Restaurant build‑out includes ample dine‑in area, 2 restrooms, and large kitchen with hood and 3‑compartment sink.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Garden Center Auto Parts Store Skin Care Clinic Pharmacy

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Restaurant space includes a large kitchen with hood, multiple restrooms, and dedicated storage areas.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 81 W Jefferson Street Joliet, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Downtown Joliet restaurant space directly across from the Will County Courthouse in the City Center TIF district.; Built in 1910; approx. 2,420 sq ft on the main level plus ~726 sq ft upstairs office/storage and a full basement.; Restaurant build‑out includes ample dine‑in area, 2 restrooms, and large kitchen with hood and 3‑compartment sink.
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