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    227 West Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350

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    $510,000

    Two-story, 6400 SF mixed-use building in downtown Ottawa.

    Property size:
    3,200 SF
    Price / SF:
    $159/SF
    Added:
    Jan 20, 2025
    Days on Market:
    498
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 13 at 2:54 pm

    Property Features for 227 West Madison Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,200 SF

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1915

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    Listing Contact
    Ricky

    Listing agent Ricky License #475127902

    Listing office Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

    Listing date Jan 20, 2025

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    HighLights

    • 6400 sq ft 2‑story building in historical downtown Ottawa.
    • Located one block from the courthouse and in the Heart of Starved Rock Country.
    • First floor (3200 sq ft) is vacant and ready for customization with large offices, conference room, bathrooms and kitchen.
    • Second floor (3200 sq ft) is fully leased, providing immediate income.
    • Elevator servicing both floors.
    • Full basement with rental potential.

    Overview

    This 6400 square foot, two-story building presents an investment opportunity in historical downtown Ottawa, situated one block from the courthouse and in the heart of Starved Rock Country. The first floor, comprising 3200 square feet, is currently vacant and features large offices, soaring ceilings, a conference room, an entryway, bathrooms, and a kitchen. Cosmetic work is needed to prepare the space for potential tenants. The second floor, also 3200 square feet, is fully leased. An elevator services both floors. The building includes a full basement, with half allocated to each floor for storage. The lower level is currently available for rent. Located two blocks from the Illinois and Fox Rivers, this building offers possibilities such as office space or apartments above a business.

    Local Financial Insights For Office B

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $69.1k $21.60
    − Vacancy −$19.4k −$6.05
    EGI $49.8k $15.55
    − OpEx −$12.4k −$3.89
    NOI $37.3k $11.66
    3,200 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 28.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $533.2K
    $466.6K – $622.1K (±1% cap)
    NOI $37,325 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.32%
    Second Best
    Mixed Use
    $452.6K
    $396.0K – $528.0K (±1% cap)
    NOI $31,680 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.21%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $800.9K
    $700.8K – $934.4K (±1% cap)
    NOI $56,064 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.99%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Fuller Michael W Law Firm Richard L. Burton Law Firm Burton, Fuller & Associates, ... Law Firm Shannan Hermann Physician Eric Denny Physician

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Ottawa
    County
    LaSalle
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.84307
    Latitude
    41.346777

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Two-story, 6400 SF mixed-use building in downtown Ottawa.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 227 West Madison Street Ottawa, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $510,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 6400 sq ft 2‑story building in historical downtown Ottawa.; Located one block from the courthouse and in the Heart of Starved Rock Country.; First floor (3200 sq ft) is vacant and ready for customization with large offices, conference room, bathrooms and kitchen.
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