Automated-Bay Car
New
For Sale
$169,000
1209 5TH Street, Lacon, IL 61540
Commercial Sale, Lacon, IL
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Days on Market1
Property Features for 1209 5TH Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
COMMERCIAL
Parking
5
Directions
RT 17 NEAR AIRPORT
Standard status
Active
APN
04-25-451-031
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
S 25 T 30 R3W Tract of land in SW corner of SE1/4 BEG 155.26 ft W Of SE Ulrich Prop then W 100Ft
Tax Annual Amount
2887
Legal Description
S 25 T 30 R3W Tract of land in SW corner of SE1/4 BEG 155.26 ft W Of SE Ulrich Prop then W 100Ft
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Hot Water(Heating)
Amenities
ATM
vacuum stations
Building Details
Year built
2004
Floors in Building
1
Flooring type
Concrete
Building materials
Block
Roof type
Composition
Listing Agency:
Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
(309) 692-3900
Listed By:
Scarlett Palm · License #471010509
(309) 361-2095
Added: Oct 6
Last Checked: Oct 6 at 5:06PM
MLS# PA1270795
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This car wash in Lacon was built in 2004 with block construction, concrete flooring, hot-water heating, and a composition roof. The operating setup includes three wash faces, interior vacuums, and working wash equipment. A two-year-old automated bay is complemented by manual pumps installed one year ago, a recently added water softener, and an on-demand tankless water heater installed two years ago.
The property is on 5th Street, along a corridor described as a route between Chicago and downstate Illinois. A convenience store built next door provides an immediate neighboring retail use. The site is zoned commercial and served by public sewer.
The property is on 5th Street, along a corridor described as a route between Chicago and downstate Illinois. A convenience store built next door provides an immediate neighboring retail use. The site is zoned commercial and served by public sewer.
Key Highlights
- Three wash faces and interior vacuums are in place and operational
- Automated bay is 2 years old; manual pumps are 1 year old
- Water softener installed 1 and a half years ago
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Current Use
Lease Details
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
111
Businesses Nearby
8k
Monthly Visits Nearby
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 85%
Dining 15%
Dollar General
Shops & Services
4,183 visits/mo
0.1 miles
BP
Shops & Services
2,290 visits/mo
0.2 miles
SUBWAY
Dining
1,178 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 61540, IL
2,741
Population
1,298
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
52.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
52
Density / Sq Mi
$74,519
Median Household Income
$40,735
Median Earnings
$803
Median Rent
$154,300
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Car wash - A commercial wash facility has updated equipment, three wash faces, and interior vacuums.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 1209 5TH Street Lacon, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $169,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three wash faces and interior vacuums are in place and operational; Automated bay is 2 years old; manual pumps are 1 year old; Water softener installed 1 and a half years ago
