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Convenience Store Near Coon Creek Campground
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$199,900

1643 County Highway 42, Shelbyville, IL 62565

Turn-key convenience store and bait shop near Lake Shelbyville.

Property Size1,992 SF
Price / SF$100.35
Days on Market311

Property Features for 1643 County Highway 42

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,992 SF
Property subtype Mixed Use
Listing Agency: RE/MAX
Listed By: Tony Lape · License #76367762
Source: Remaxcommercial
Added: Sep 25, 2025 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 2:44AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This convenience store and bait shop is located at the entrance to the largest US Army Corp of Engineers campground. Situated on just over 3 acres, the property offers a range of products, including bait and tackle, food, drinks, alcohol, and apparel. It features a full commercial kitchen equipped for pizza and wings, along with provisions for ice, water, firewood, propane tanks and refills, and boat and camper storage. The business is located on County Highway 42, just outside the gate to Coon Creek Campground and surrounded on two sides by US Army Corp of Engineers ground. The 1,992 square foot building could be operated as a turn-key business with a full hook-up campsite, or the retail space could be reduced by converting some of it back into an apartment. The property is primarily surrounded by the Coon Creek Campground and Lake Shelbyville, with some private residential homes located on the other side of Highway 42 and one next door. This vibrant seasonal camping store presents various business opportunities.

Key Highlights

  • Turn‑key convenience store and bait shop business opportunity.
  • Located at the entrance of a large US Army Corp of Engineers campground (Coon Creek).
  • Sits on over 3 acres of land.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Grocery and convenience stores

Suggested Use

Top Pick Storage Facility Bed & Breakfast Hotel & Motel

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

5
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 62565, IL

7,477
Population
3,769
Households
2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
127.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
59
Density / Sq Mi
$61,722
Median Household Income
$37,917
Median Earnings
$737
Median Rent
$131,900
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?
Grocery and convenience store - Turn-key convenience store and bait shop near Lake Shelbyville.
Where is this grocery and convenience store located?
The property is located at 1643 County Highway 42 Shelbyville, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $199,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turn‑key convenience store and bait shop business opportunity.; Located at the entrance of a large US Army Corp of Engineers campground (Coon Creek).; Sits on over 3 acres of land.
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