Historic Victorian Restaurant & Banquet
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101 W South St, Dwight, IL 60420
1891 Grand Victorian mansion with a large banquet room, commercial kitchen, bar and lounge, patio seating, and event grounds.
Property Size20,548 SF
Lot Size2.06 Acres
Days on Market120
Property Features for 101 W South St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
20,548 SF
Lot size
2.06 Acres
Property subtype
Retail
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Building Details
Year Built
1891
Stories
2
Listing Agency:
john greene Real Estate
(630) 360-1196
Listed By:
Shamus Conneely · License #IL 471007958
Source:
Crexi
Added: Apr 12
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Jul 21 at 4:54AM
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A historic Grand Victorian mansion built in 1891 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, offered as a full restaurant and banquet hall with long-standing operating features. The main level includes a 7,356± SF banquet room with space for 400 guests, an adjoining bar, a prep room, and two ADA bathrooms. An additional 6,192± SF on the main floor includes a large commercial kitchen, four dining rooms, a full bar and lounge, and outdoor patio seating.
The property sits on 2.06± acres and has been used for outdoor weddings, with shaded seating and a gazebo. The banquet hall backs up to the public 5-story Oughton Estate Windmill and park, described as a tourist draw from Route 66 and used as photo backdrops for events.
The second floor totals 4,000± SF and includes a small apartment, office, and 11 sleeping rooms with three bathrooms, previously used as a boarding home. A large staircase leads to the attic, and the partially finished basement includes two more bathrooms and over 3,000± SF of additional storage. Access is noted as convenient from the Chicagoland area, with the Dwight Amtrak located two doors away.
The property sits on 2.06± acres and has been used for outdoor weddings, with shaded seating and a gazebo. The banquet hall backs up to the public 5-story Oughton Estate Windmill and park, described as a tourist draw from Route 66 and used as photo backdrops for events.
The second floor totals 4,000± SF and includes a small apartment, office, and 11 sleeping rooms with three bathrooms, previously used as a boarding home. A large staircase leads to the attic, and the partially finished basement includes two more bathrooms and over 3,000± SF of additional storage. Access is noted as convenient from the Chicagoland area, with the Dwight Amtrak located two doors away.
Key Highlights
- Built in 1891; listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980
- Main level includes a 7,356± SF banquet room for up to 400 guests with adjoining bar and prep room
- Additional 6,192± SF on main floor with commercial kitchen, 4 dining rooms, full bar and lounge, and access to an outdoor patio
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
331
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Demographics for 60420, IL
4,701
Population
2,002
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
96.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
49
Density / Sq Mi
$68,184
Median Household Income
$38,973
Median Earnings
$984
Median Rent
$161,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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What type of property is this?
Wedding venue - 1891 Grand Victorian mansion with a large banquet room, commercial kitchen, bar and lounge, patio seating, and event grounds.
Where is this wedding venue located?
The property is located at 101 W South St Dwight, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Built in 1891; listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980; Main level includes a 7,356± SF banquet room for up to 400 guests with adjoining bar and prep room; Additional 6,192± SF on main floor with commercial kitchen, 4 dining rooms, full bar and lounge, and access to an outdoor patio
