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    1200 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120

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    27,150 SF former car dealership on 7.21 acres.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    27,150 SF
    Lot size:
    5.14 Acres
    Added:
    Apr 9, 2025
    Days on Market:
    424
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 9:20 pm

    Property Features for 1200 E Chicago St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    27,150 SF
    Lot size
    5.14 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Mario Melone
    Mario Melone

    Listing agent Mario Melone License #475150504

    Listing office CBRE | Chicago

    Listing date Apr 9, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Substantial frontage/visibility on Chicago Street (Route 19)
    • Site area is approximately 7.21 acres
    • Multiple points of ingress/egress on Chicago Street (Route 19)
    • Zoning: Commercial
    • Strong area demographics and daytime population
    • +/- 27,150 SF former automobile dealership

    Overview

    This property features a +/- 27,150 square foot building, formerly an automobile dealership, situated on approximately 7.21 acres. The zoning is commercial. The site benefits from strong area demographics and a substantial daytime population. Some furniture, fixtures, and equipment from the former car dealership are included. The property offers significant frontage and visibility on Chicago Street (Route 19), along with multiple points of ingress and egress on Chicago Street (Route 19).
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Elgin Auto Sales ... Car Dealership

    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.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Elgin
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.2435
    Latitude
    42.0316

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Specialty property - 27,150 SF former car dealership on 7.21 acres.
    Where is this specialty property located?
    The property is located at 1200 E Chicago St Elgin, IL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Substantial frontage/visibility on Chicago Street (Route 19); Site area is approximately 7.21 acres; Multiple points of ingress/egress on Chicago Street (Route 19)
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

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

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    • 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
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    • 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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    • 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
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