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    945 E Chicago St. Elgin, IL 60120

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    Full-service auto dealership with frontage on Chicago Street.

    Type:Auto Dealership / Recreation Vehicle / Power Sports / Heavy Equipment Rental
    Property size:
    27,630 SF
    Added:
    Nov 25, 2025
    Days on Market:
    156
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:19 pm

    Property Features for 945 E Chicago St.

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    27,630 SF
    Property subtype
    Auto Dealership / Recreation Vehicle / Power Sports / Heavy Equipment Rental

    Building Details

    Year Built
    2005

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    Listing Contact
    Dan Brown, SIOR

    Listing agent Dan Brown, SIOR

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    Listing date Nov 25, 2025

    Source Browncommercialgroup

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    All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Dan Brown, SIOR

    Overview

    Auto Dealership Property For Sale

    This is a full-service auto dealership property with frontage on Chicago Street (Rt. 19). The property offers convenient access to major transportation routes, including nearby Rt. 25, US Rt. 20, and I-90. Some equipment conveys with the sale. The property size is 27630 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Electric Vehicle Charging ... Electric Vehicle Charging Station CARSTAR McGrath Collision ... Auto Repair Shop McGrath Nissan Body ... Auto Repair Shop Mcgrath Nissan, Inc. ... Auto Parts Store Nissan Charging Station Electric Vehicle Charging Station

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Nail Salon

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

    Similar Places Nearby

    • All American Auto Body — 953 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
    • El Mofles Auto Service — 952 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
    • All in One Automotive — 966 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
    • Forrest Auto Body — 950 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
    • Rick's Towing and Recovery — 910 Getty St, Elgin, IL 60120

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    City
    Elgin
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.2554
    Latitude
    42.0336

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Auto shop - Full-service auto dealership with frontage on Chicago Street.
    Where is this auto shop located?
    The property is located at 945 E Chicago St. Elgin, IL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Great frontage on Chicago Street (Rt. 19).; Easy access to major transportation routes (Rt. 25, US Rt. 20, I‑90).; Full‑service auto dealership property.
    (847) 758-9200
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    Dan Brown, SIOR
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    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:

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    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

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    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.

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

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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