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    1209 Towanda Avenue Bloomington, IL 61701

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    For Sale
    $2,600,000

    Former post office with Dollar General and other tenants.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    54,429 SF
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    131
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 29 at 11:59 pm

    Property Features for 1209 Towanda Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    54,429 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1961

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    Listing Contact
    Jill Spratt

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    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    Overview

    Bloomington Retail Property For Sale

    The property, formerly a post office building, currently houses a Dollar General, a barber shop, and a coffee kiosk. The former post office space is 37,700 square feet and is currently vacant. Dollar General occupies 15,088 square feet with a lease running through February 2025, including an extension option. The barber shop occupies 512 square feet, and the coffee kiosk has 307 square feet; both are currently on month-to-month leases. The entire property is located in a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and is zoned B-1 General Commercial District. The property has ample parking and good visibility on Towanda Avenue, north of East Empire Street directly off of Towanda Avenue. The total property size is 54,429 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Bloom's Coffee Bar Cafe & Coffee Shop Dollar General Discount Store

    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.

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    City
    Bloomington
    County
    McLean
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.9669
    Latitude
    40.4896

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Shopping center - Former post office with Dollar General and other tenants.
    Where is this shopping center located?
    The property is located at 1209 Towanda Avenue Bloomington, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,600,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Anchor tenant **Dollar General with NNN lease through February 2025 and renewal option.**; Located in a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.; **Great visibility on Towanda Ave and ample parking.**
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    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

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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

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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

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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
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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