Building Details

Building materials Block, Brick

Listing Agency: Strano & Associates s***@strano.com Show Phone

Listed By: Barry Schulhofer · License #471.022870 Show Phone

Added: Jul 11 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 4:06PM

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MLS# 26026683

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This storefront commercial building at 211 E Central Avenue offers a compact redevelopment project in Benld. The structure is built with block and brick and requires rehabilitation before occupancy. Its configuration may support a retail storefront, office, workshop, or another small-business use, subject to applicable approvals and improvements.

The property sits along the historic Route 66 corridor in a small-town commercial setting. The 0.0775-acre site provides an opportunity to restore an existing building and establish a tailored business environment at a recognized regional route location.

Key Highlights

• 0.0775‑acre commercial site
• Located along the historic Route 66 corridor
• Block‑and‑brick construction

Property Analytics

Property Profile

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Hair Salon Storage Facility Nail Salon Catering Service Barber Shop Daycare 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

Yes

Highway access

Yes

Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

101

Businesses Nearby

8k

Monthly Visits Nearby

Balanced

Demand for This Use

Explore this area Business Placement

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%

Casey's General Store Shops & Services

4,584 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Dollar General Shops & Services

3,744 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 62009, IL

1,636

Population

1,004

Households

1.6

Avg Household Size

42

Median Age

11%

College-Educated

86%

High-School Grad

2.9 sq mi

ZIP Area

564

Density / Sq Mi

$44,875

Median Household Income

$34,410

Median Earnings

$823

Median Rent

$84,300

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?

Storefront property - Block-and-brick commercial building suited to a rehabilitation project along the Route 66 corridor.

Where is this storefront property located?

The property is located at 211 E Central Avenue Benld, IL.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 0.0775‑acre commercial site; Located along the historic Route 66 corridor; Block‑and‑brick construction