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Mixed-Use Building with Outdoor Patio
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1215 Blackhawk Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115

Former dining venue includes a bar, banquet room, and second-level four-bedroom apartment.

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Lot Size1.00 Acre
Days on Market142

Property Features for 1215 Blackhawk Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Lot size 1.00 Acre
Property subtype Retail

Additional Details

Patio Yes

Building Details

Buildings 1
Listing Agency: RVG Commercial Real Estate
Listed By: Mike Carpenter · License #IL 471.009955
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 6:29AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use building occupies one acre and includes improvements associated with a former dining operation. The layout features a bar, outdoor patio, private banquet room, and a second-floor four-bedroom apartment that is currently vacant, creating a live/work configuration within the property.

The property is positioned in NIU’s Greek Row in DeKalb. The existing arrangement may accommodate food and beverage concepts such as a sports bar and grill, nightclub, live music venue, banquet hall, brew pub, or BBQ restaurant. Other conversion concepts identified for the building include a day care center, immediate care facility, specialty market, multifamily housing, or fraternity or sorority use.

Key Highlights

  • One‑acre mixed‑use building in NIU’s Greek Row
  • Bar, outdoor patio, and private banquet room
  • Vacant 4 BR apartment on the second level

Property Analytics

Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Skin Care Clinic Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

345
Businesses Nearby
15k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 81% Dining 19%
7-Eleven Shops & Services
6,305 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Mobil Shops & Services
4,308 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Jimmy John's Dining
2,865 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Quick Stop Shops & Services
1,264 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 60115, IL

42,103
Population
18,175
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
81.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
520
Density / Sq Mi
$46,808
Median Household Income
$22,838
Median Earnings
$1,018
Median Rent
$205,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Former dining venue includes a bar, banquet room, and second-level four-bedroom apartment.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1215 Blackhawk Rd Dekalb, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: One‑acre mixed‑use building in NIU’s Greek Row; Bar, outdoor patio, and private banquet room; Vacant 4 BR apartment on the second level
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