Two-Bay Car Wash
For Sale
$2,500,000
1135 S Water Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
Commercial site combining a car wash with office, service, waiting, and shop areas.
Property Size14,224 SF
Days on Market362
Property Features for 1135 S Water Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
14,224 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Zoning
COMMR
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$35,198
Building Details
Building Size
14,224 SF
Year Built
1998
Stories
1
Listing Agency:
Lori Bonarek Realty
(815) 518-2300
Listed By:
Lori Bonarek · License #471022278
(815) 518-2300
Source:
Perillorealestategroup
Added: Sep 3, 2025
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 7:07PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property includes a 14,224-square-foot commercial building and a separate 2,500-square-foot, two-bay car wash. The primary building offers a lobby, six private offices, a waiting room, break room, service area, and a large shop served by five overhead doors. Approximately 180 vehicle spaces support the site’s operating layout, and the property was built in 1998.
Located at 1135 S Water Street in Wilmington, Illinois, the property is zoned COMMR. The sale includes a required 36-month leaseback, providing a defined occupancy term for the purchaser.
Located at 1135 S Water Street in Wilmington, Illinois, the property is zoned COMMR. The sale includes a required 36-month leaseback, providing a defined occupancy term for the purchaser.
Key Highlights
- 14,224‑square‑foot main commercial building
- Separate 2,500‑square‑foot, two‑bay car wash
- Six private offices plus lobby, waiting room, and break room
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$169,967
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.80%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$3,399,340
$3.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,428,100
$2.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,888,522
$1.9M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 14,224 SF
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.
Gross rent
$242.4K $17.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$15.8K −$1.11/SF
EGI
$226.6K $15.93/SF
− OpEx
−$56.7K −$3.98/SF
NOI
$170.0K $11.95/SF
Area
Will County, IL
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$17.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$3,399,340
Cap Rate 7%
$2,428,100
Cap Rate 9%
$1,888,522
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$2.43M
$2.12M – $2.83M
NOI $169,967 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.80%
Second Best
Retail
$1.92M
$1.68M – $2.24M
NOI $134,417 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.38%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.23M
$2.82M – $3.76M
NOI $225,820 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
140
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 60481, IL
11,518
Population
5,553
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
123.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
93
Density / Sq Mi
$76,398
Median Household Income
$45,563
Median Earnings
$975
Median Rent
$224,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Car wash - Commercial site combining a car wash with office, service, waiting, and shop areas.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 1135 S Water Street Wilmington, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 14,224‑square‑foot main commercial building; Separate 2,500‑square‑foot, two‑bay car wash; Six private offices plus lobby, waiting room, and break room
