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Downtown Mixed-Use Restaurant Building
For Sale
$525,000

100 S Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901

Historic brick property combines a restaurant and bar with two upstairs apartments in downtown Carbondale.

Property Size3,475 SF
Price / SF$151.08
Days on Market28

Property Features for 100 S Illinois Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,475 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning Commercial

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Road Access Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $20,919

Building Details

Building Size 3,475 SF
Year Built 1852
Buildings 1
Construction brick
Listing Agency: Southern Illinois Realty Experts - Carbondale
Listed By: Nikki Rishel
Source: Shawneehillsrealestate
Added: Jul 10 Changed: Aug 5 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 7:44AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property includes a restaurant and bar business along with the building, offering a combined real estate and operating-business opportunity. The all-brick structure dates to 1852 and features high ceilings, numerous windows, and contemporary interior finishes. The restaurant area is arranged for casual dining, with the existing business known for Thai cuisine.

Two separate apartments occupy the upper level and provide additional income-producing space. The property sits at the southwest corner of Main Street and Illinois Avenue in downtown Carbondale, with Commercial zoning and a central position within the downtown area.

Key Highlights

  • Restaurant and bar business included with the building
  • Two separate apartments on the upper level
  • All‑brick building constructed in 1852

Financial Insights For Specialty 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 $64.2k $18.48
− Vacancy −$2.7k −$0.78
EGI $61.5k $17.70
− OpEx −$15.4k −$4.43
NOI $46.1k $13.28
3,475 SF · lease $18.48/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$659.2K
$576.8K – $769.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $46,141 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.79%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$280.6K
$245.5K – $327.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,640 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.74%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$947.2K
$828.8K – $1.11M (±1% cap)
NOI $66,303 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Hoke Patricia A Law Firm Barrett Twomey Broom ... Law Firm Hughes Kenneth R Law Firm Barrett, Twomey, Broom, ... Law Firm Gamble's Plumbing Plumbing Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Carpet & Flooring Store Grocery & Convenience Store Bakery Florist

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,459
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 62901, IL

22,967
Population
12,498
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
27.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
847
Density / Sq Mi
$32,960
Median Household Income
$23,962
Median Earnings
$732
Median Rent
$137,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Historic brick property combines a restaurant and bar with two upstairs apartments in downtown Carbondale.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 100 S Illinois Avenue Carbondale, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $525,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Restaurant and bar business included with the building; Two separate apartments on the upper level; All‑brick building constructed in 1852
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