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    215 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115

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    Retail building near downtown DeKalb and NIU campus.

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Apr 12, 2026
    Days on Market:
    53
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 12 at 5:11 am

    Property Features for 215 W Lincoln Hwy

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Listing Contact
    Tom Vierig
    Tom Vierig

    Listing agent Tom Vierig License #IL 478.026440

    Listing office Castle View Real Estate

    Listing date Apr 12, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Convenient location on Lincoln Hwy at a stop light intersection, near downtown DeKalb and NIU campus.
    • Updated bathrooms.
    • Seating for over 80 in pleasant dining areas.
    • Opportunity to renew short‑term triple net lease.
    • Option to use the space for your own business.
    • Existing tenant's business is for sale.

    Overview

    This retail building is conveniently located on Lincoln Highway at a stop light intersection, two blocks from downtown DeKalb and seconds from the NIU Campus. The dining areas feature a pleasant decor with seating for over 80, and the bathrooms have been updated. The property is currently under a triple net, short term lease. The space could be renewed with the current tenant or used for another business.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    D.P. Dough Restaurant Tom and Jerry's Restaurant Restaurant

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Dekalb
    County
    DeKalb
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.759173
    Latitude
    41.931155

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail building near downtown DeKalb and NIU campus.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 215 W Lincoln Hwy Dekalb, IL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Convenient location on Lincoln Hwy at a stop light intersection, near downtown DeKalb and NIU campus.; Updated bathrooms.; Seating for over 80 in pleasant dining areas.
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    Real Estate License ID: IL 478.026440
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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