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Nursery and Garden Center Property
For Sale
$175,000

1706 E 5th Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Commercial site with display windows, greenhouse space, storage areas, and specialized cooling equipment.

Property Size3,925 SF
Lot Size1.00 Acre
Days on Market31

Property Features for 1706 E 5th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,925 SF
Lot size 1.00 Acre
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning COMMR

Property Condition

Severity Minor
Evidence in need of some TLC

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $4,435

Amenities

attached garage
exterior covered storage
walk-in cooler
attached greenhouse
two unfinished basement areas

Building Details

Building Size 3,925 SF
Year Built 1979
Stories 1
Units 1
Listing Agency: 28 Real Estate LLC
Listed By: Ryne Howard
Source: Midwestrealestate
Added: Jul 17 Changed: Aug 13 Last Checked: Aug 16 at 2:50PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Commercially zoned property on approximately 1 acre with a building configured for specialty retail and garden-related operations. The improvements include large display windows, a checkout area, attached garage space with a 10-foot garage door, additional covered exterior storage, and two separate unfinished basement areas. A 6-by-13-foot walk-in cooler is included, along with a 19-by-17-foot walk-in cooler that is not functioning. The attached greenhouse requires work.

Located at 1706 E 5th Street in Sterling, Illinois, the property carries COMMR zoning and was built in 1979. The former flower shop business is not included. Existing features support continued consideration of nursery and garden center operations, retail, office, greenhouse use, landscaping supply, and other specialty commercial applications identified for the site.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 1 acre with COMMR commercial zoning
  • Commercial building with large display windows and checkout area
  • Attached garage with 10' garage door

Property Analytics

Current Use

Wahl Flowers (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Building Supply HVAC Service Parking Lot & Garage

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

671
Businesses Nearby
43k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 47% Dining 31% Shops & Services 22%
County Market Groceries
19,902 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Taco Bell Dining
13,339 visits/mo 0.0 miles
U.S. Bank Shops & Services
4,048 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Citgo Shops & Services
3,637 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Napa Auto Parts Shops & Services
1,418 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 61081, IL

21,064
Population
9,753
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
124.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
169
Density / Sq Mi
$60,854
Median Household Income
$40,497
Median Earnings
$791
Median Rent
$121,000
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?
Nursery and garden center - Commercial site with display windows, greenhouse space, storage areas, and specialized cooling equipment.
Where is this nursery and garden center located?
The property is located at 1706 E 5th Street Sterling, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $175,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 1 acre with COMMR commercial zoning; Commercial building with large display windows and checkout area; Attached garage with 10' garage door
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