Versatile Commercial Property Near
101 Watters Drive, Dwight, IL 60420
COMMERCIAL - Dwight, IL
Type:Retail
Property size:
17,000 SFLot size:
5.00 AcresPrice / SF:
$117/SF- Added:
- Oct 22, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 201
- Last Refresh:
- May 10 at 11:06 am
Property Features for 101 Watters Drive
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Retail
- Zoning
- COMMR
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 050508226009
- Size
- 17,000 SF
- Lot size
- 5.00 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2023
- Tax Annual Amount
- 34559
Utilities
- Cooling system
- Central Air
Building Details
- Year built
- 1993
- Floors in Building
- 1
- Number of units
- 1
- Flooring type
- Concrete, Carpet
Listing agent Michael O'Donnell License #471009539 (815) 955-9489
Listing office WEB VIDEO Realty 225 E Main St, IL (815) 955-9489
Listing date Oct 22, 2025
MLS# 12501953
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HighLights
- Significantly reduced price: $460,000 price reduction makes this a compelling investment opportunity.
- Prime location: Direct I‑55 visibility and access, near major interstates (I‑80, I‑39) and the Elwood Intermodal Rail Yard.
- Large, flexible site: 5‑acre lot with a 17,000 SF building and 46,800 SF paved, lighted parking, suitable for various high‑capacity uses.
- Industrial infrastructure: Includes heated drive‑through bay, 3‑vehicle wash bay, and robust 440 electric service.
- Adaptable space: Features a 6,720 SF showroom (convertible to warehouse/flex space) and a 1,500 SF office suite.
- Economic development potential: Located in an area actively seeking investment, with potential eligibility for tax abatements and loan programs.
Overview
This commercial property, a former car dealership, features superior, modern construction and a flexible 5-acre site with frontage on Route 17, immediately off Interstate 55. The 17,000 SF building is suited for intensive commercial operation and ready for adaptation. The property includes a 46,800 SF paved and lighted parking lot suitable for truck, fleet, or equipment storage. It also features a dedicated, heated drive-through bay, a 3-vehicle heated wash bay, and 440 electric service. The property has a 6,720 SF showroom with track lighting, which can be converted to warehouse or flex space, and a 1,500 SF office suite with 6 private offices, 3 restrooms, ADA accessibility, a dedicated parts department, and multiple storage rooms. The property is located near the intersection of major interstates, providing direct access to I-80 and I-39. It is also 35 miles from the Port of Entry Elwood Intermodal Rail Yard. The Dwight Amtrak Station provides rail access to Chicago or St. Louis. The C-2 (Commercial) zoning supports a range of uses, including trucking/fleet maintenance hub, distribution/e-commerce fulfillment center, heavy equipment/farm implement sales and storage, or warehouse conversion. The property is located in an area actively seeking new investment, and new owners/users may be eligible for local and county programs such as a Property Tax Abatement on new improvements or Revolving Loan Fund assistance. Benefit from a daily traffic count exceeding 20,800 vehicles.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Truck terminals
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Dwight
- County
- Livingston
- State
- Illinois
- Longitude
- -88.442951
- Latitude
- 41.091829
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Car wash - 17,000 SF commercial building on 5 acres near I-55.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 101 Watters Drive Dwight, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,990,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Significantly reduced price: $460,000 price reduction makes this a compelling investment opportunity.; Prime location: Direct I‑55 visibility and access, near major interstates (I‑80, I‑39) and the Elwood Intermodal Rail Yard.; Large, flexible site: 5‑acre lot with a 17,000 SF building and 46,800 SF paved, lighted parking, suitable for various high‑capacity uses.
