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    1135 S Water Street, Wilmington, IL 60481

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    $2,995,000

    COMMERCIAL - Wilmington, IL

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    14,224 SF
    Lot size:
    4.06 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $210/SF
    Added:
    Sep 3, 2025
    Days on Market:
    261
    Last Refresh:
    May 21 at 5:06 pm

    Property Features for 1135 S Water Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Office
    Zoning
    COMMR
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    0317364000620000
    Size
    14,224 SF
    Lot size
    4.06 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Annual Amount
    35198

    Utilities

    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1998
    Floors in Building
    1

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    Listing Contact
    Lori Bonarek

    Listing agent Lori Bonarek License #475124600

    Listing office Lori Bonarek Realty 640 S Broadway, Coal City, IL

    Listing date Sep 3, 2025

    MLS# 12461788

    Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Immediate and consistent rental income with a 36‑month leaseback at $25,000/month.
    • Large 14,224 sq ft commercial building suitable for various business operations.
    • Additional 2,500 sq ft two‑bay car wash for supplemental income.
    • Ample parking with approximately 180 vehicle spaces.
    • Main building includes six private offices, waiting room, break room, service area, and a large shop with five overhead doors.
    • Prime commercial location just south of Chicago.

    Overview

    This commercial property, located south of Chicago, features a 14,224-square-foot building and a 2,500-square-foot, two-bay car wash. The main building includes a lobby, six private offices, a waiting room, a break room, a service area, and a large shop with five overhead doors, suitable for various business operations. The car wash provides supplemental income potential. There are approximately 180 parking spaces available. The sellers require a 36-month leaseback at $25,000 per month, providing immediate rental income for the buyer. The property is located in Wilmington, Illinois, and is zoned COMMR. The lot size is 4.0552 acres.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Office B

    Conservative
    $1.90M
    NOI $170,876 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $2.44M
    NOI $170,876 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $3.42M
    NOI $170,876 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    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.
         Calculated for Office B

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $320.9k $22.56
    − Vacancy −$93.1k −$6.54
    EGI $227.8k $16.02
    − OpEx −$57.0k −$4.00
    NOI $170.9k $12.01
    14,224 SF · lease $22.56/SF/yr · vacancy 29.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Office B
    $2.44M
    $2.14M – $2.85M (±1% cap)
    NOI $170,876 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.71%
    Second Best
    Specialty Retail
    $2.43M
    $2.12M – $2.83M (±1% cap)
    NOI $169,967 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.68%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $3.23M
    $2.82M – $3.76M (±1% cap)
    NOI $225,820 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.54%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office Units

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Wilmington
    County
    Will
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.1381432
    Latitude
    41.295559

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Commercial building with car wash and leaseback opportunity.
    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 $2,995,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Immediate and consistent rental income with a 36‑month leaseback at $25,000/month.; Large 14,224 sq ft commercial building suitable for various business operations.; Additional 2,500 sq ft two‑bay car wash for supplemental income.
    (815) 518-2300
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    Listing Contact
    Lori Bonarek
    Real Estate License ID: 475124600
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    Actual market value may differ due to factors not captured in the data. Estimates are offered for informational purposes only, and users should conduct independent research before making financial or investment decisions.
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

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    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
    By using this feature, you acknowledge that Realmo is not responsible for investment decisions or actions taken based on these estimates.

    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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