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    170 N Merchant St, Decatur, IL 62523

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    Three-story brick property with restaurant, retail, office, and residential space for flexible downtown tenancy.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    12,480 SF
    Price / SF:
    $43/SF
    Added:
    Jun 5, 2026
    Days on Market:
    6
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 10 at 2:21 am

    Property Features for 170 N Merchant St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    12,480 SF
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Zane Peterson
    Zane Peterson

    Listing agent Zane Peterson

    Listing office Main Place Real Estate

    Listing date Jun 5, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Historic three‑story brick “Post Building” constructed in 1888
    • Located at the corner of N. Merchant St and Prairie Ave in Downtown Decatur
    • Mixed‑use layout with restaurant, retail, office, and residential space
    • Building address: 160‑190 N. Merchant Street

    Overview

    This historic three-story brick mixed-use property, known as the “Post Building,” was originally constructed in 1888. The building is set up to support multiple income-producing and operating formats, with a mix of restaurant, retail, office, and residential uses within the same structure.

    The property is located at the corner of Merchant Street and Prairie Avenue in Downtown Decatur, Illinois, at 170 N Merchant St (with the listing referencing 160–190 N Merchant St). As a storefront corner building, it is positioned in an active downtown environment with dining, boutiques, entertainment, offices, public services, and civic activity surrounding it.

    For tenants, buyers, or operators, the combination of restaurant, retail, office, and residential space can accommodate a range of business needs under one roof. The multi-use configuration may also support leasing strategies that match different space requirements, from street-facing retail and restaurant operations to office and residential layouts within the same historic building.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    TapRoot Restaurant

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    City
    Decatur
    County
    Macon
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.9554412
    Latitude
    39.8423293

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Three-story brick property with restaurant, retail, office, and residential space for flexible downtown tenancy.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 170 N Merchant St Decatur, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $545,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Historic three‑story brick “Post Building” constructed in 1888; Located at the corner of N. Merchant St and Prairie Ave in Downtown Decatur; Mixed‑use layout with restaurant, retail, office, and residential space
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