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    1200 East Chicago Street 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:
    7.21 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    11
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 18 at 8:25 am

    Property Features for 1200 East Chicago Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    27,150 SF
    Lot size
    7.21 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 Mar 25, 2026

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    Overview

    Former Dealership on 7.21 Acres

    The property is a former automobile dealership encompassing approximately 27,150 square feet on a 7.21-acre site. The property is zoned commercial and includes some furniture, fixtures, and equipment. It features substantial frontage and visibility on Chicago Street (Route 19), along with multiple points of ingress and egress on Chicago Street (Route 19). The location benefits from strong area demographics and a significant daytime population.
    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.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car — 910 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
    • Elgin Car Rental — 750 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
    • Absolute Leasing — 353 Willard Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
    • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer — 150 Woodview Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
    • Hertz Car Rental - Elgin - Route 19 HLE — 1350 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120

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    City
    Elgin
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.2435387
    Latitude
    42.0316048

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Automotive property - 27,150 SF former car dealership on 7.21 acres.
    Where is this automotive property located?
    The property is located at 1200 East Chicago Street Elgin, IL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Substantial frontage and visibility on Chicago Street (Route 19); Large site area of approximately 7.21 acres; Commercial zoning
    (630) 573-7112
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    Listing Contact
    Mario Melone
    Mario Melone
    Real Estate License ID: 475150504
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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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    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.

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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.

    • 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
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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/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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