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Gas Station with Vacant Suites
For Sale
$4,000,000

1605 S River Road B, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Rebuilt fuel facility with an upper-level studio and three vacant commercial spaces for additional uses.

Property Size6,970 SF
Lot Size0.16 Acres
Price / SF$573.89
Days on Market84

Property Features for 1605 S River Road B

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,970 SF
Lot size 0.16 Acres
Property subtype Business Opportunity

Site & Location

Corner Location Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Business Included Yes

Amenities

studio with shower and kitchen
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed By: Moin Haque, Eabad Haque · License #475183522
Source: Liveliferealty
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Oct 6 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 2:44PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Coldwell Banker Realty

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The offering combines a gas station, related equipment, and the operating business on a .16-acre parcel. The 6,970-square-foot facility was rebuilt from the ground up a few years ago and includes three newer underground fiberglass tanks serving regular gasoline, premium gasoline, and diesel. An upper-floor studio provides a shower and kitchen.

The property occupies the corner of Oakton Street and River Road at 1605 S River Road B in Des Plaines. The building also contains two vacant spaces identified for fast-food or ice-cream concepts, along with a separate vacant retail space. A supply agreement has 4 years remaining. Gas and inventory are excluded from the offering.

Key Highlights

  • 6,970‑square‑foot gas station on a .16 ac lot
  • Three newer underground fiberglass tanks for regular, premium gas, and diesel
  • Rebuilt from the ground up a few years ago

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$116,678
Cap Rate
2.92%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,333,560 $2.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,666,829 $1.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,296,422 $1.3M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,970 SF
Gross rent
$167.3K $24.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$11.7K −$1.68/SF
EGI
$155.6K $22.32/SF
− OpEx
−$38.9K −$5.58/SF
NOI
$116.7K $16.74/SF
Area
Cook County, IL
Vacancy
7.00%
Lease Rate
$24.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,333,560
Cap Rate 7%
$1,666,829
Cap Rate 9%
$1,296,422

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.67M
$1.46M – $1.94M (±1% cap)
NOI $116,678 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.92%
Second Best
Retail
$1.38M
$1.21M – $1.61M (±1% cap)
NOI $96,745 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.42%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.41M
$2.11M – $2.81M (±1% cap)
NOI $168,450 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Food mart Grocery & Convenience Store Oakton Mart Inc Grocery & Convenience Store Shell Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Hair Salon Nail Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store 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.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

457
Businesses Nearby
20k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 82% Dining 18%
Shell Shops & Services
7,919 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Exxon Shops & Services
4,370 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Mobil Shops & Services
3,901 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
3,484 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 60018, IL

30,051
Population
10,350
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
82%
High-School Grad
16.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,810
Density / Sq Mi
$85,415
Median Household Income
$40,194
Median Earnings
$1,174
Median Rent
$302,400
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?
Gas station - Rebuilt fuel facility with an upper-level studio and three vacant commercial spaces for additional uses.
Where is this gas station located?
The property is located at 1605 S River Road B Des Plaines, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6,970‑square‑foot gas station on a .16 ac lot; Three newer underground fiberglass tanks for regular, premium gas, and diesel; Rebuilt from the ground up a few years ago
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