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Iconic Grain Elevator Redevelopment Opportunity
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14727 S Naperville Road, Plainfield, IL 60544

Unique redevelopment opportunity in Plainfield's vibrant downtown corridor.

Property Size21,000 SF
Price / SF$45.24
Days on Market303

Property Features for 14727 S Naperville Road

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 21,000 SF
Property subtype Retail
Zoning I1

Building Details

Year Built 1912
Listing Agency: Loncar Realty
Listed By: Brandon loncar · License #IL
Source: Crexi
Added: Oct 22, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 3 at 2:39PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This one-of-a-kind redevelopment opportunity is an iconic concrete grain elevator. Rising approximately 100 feet high, it is the tallest building for over 50 square miles, offering panoramic views. Constructed of solid poured concrete reinforced with rebar, including a flat concrete roof, this historic landmark offers structural integrity and architectural rarity. The building's footprint is approximately 2,100 square feet per floor, with 10 floors totaling over 20,000 square feet. It can be reimagined as a boutique hotel, rooftop restaurant and lounge, luxury condos, modern office suites, coffee shop, or mixed-use concept. The building's height and commanding presence make it ideal for a destination development to anchor Plainfield's vibrant and growing downtown corridor. Surrounded by new construction, restaurants, and thriving local businesses, the location offers excellent visibility, traffic, and accessibility. The property has flexible commercial zoning, unmatched vertical visibility, and the opportunity to transform an authentic piece of Chicago-area history into a high-yield project. It offers limitless potential to redefine the Plainfield landscape.

Key Highlights

  • Unique redevelopment opportunity: Iconic concrete grain elevator, the tallest building for over 50 square miles.
  • Unmatched scale and potential: Over 20,000 square feet of space across 10 floors for adaptive reuse.
  • Solid poured concrete construction with rebar reinforcement and a flat concrete roof, ensuring structural integrity and architectural rarity.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail properties & Spaces

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Accounting Firm Grocery & Convenience Store Carpet & Flooring Store Pharmacy Garden Center

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

929
Businesses Nearby
37k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 67% Dining 33%
Plainfield #1 Shops & Services
14,918 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Starbucks Dining
10,903 visits/mo 0.1 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
5,608 visits/mo 0.0 miles
BMO Harris Bank Shops & Services
4,508 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Lucky Dog Dining
1,356 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 60544, IL

27,680
Population
10,553
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
43%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
24.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,144
Density / Sq Mi
$108,447
Median Household Income
$59,601
Median Earnings
$1,809
Median Rent
$311,700
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?
Retail property - Unique redevelopment opportunity in Plainfield's vibrant downtown corridor.
Where is this retail property located?
The property is located at 14727 S Naperville Road Plainfield, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Unique redevelopment opportunity: Iconic concrete grain elevator, the tallest building for over 50 square miles.; Unmatched scale and potential: Over 20,000 square feet of space across 10 floors for adaptive reuse.; Solid poured concrete construction with rebar reinforcement and a flat concrete roof, ensuring structural integrity and architectural rarity.
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