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    3028 N Sterling Ave, Peoria, IL 61604

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    1,714 SF commercial building on Sterling Ave for sale.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    1,714 SF
    Price / SF:
    $130/SF
    Added:
    Mar 6, 2026
    Days on Market:
    68
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 16 at 3:11 pm

    Property Features for 3028 N Sterling Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,714 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1960

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    Listing Contact
    Will Hayes
    Will Hayes

    Listing agent Will Hayes License #IL 475.122056

    Listing office Joseph & Camper Commercial

    Listing date Mar 6, 2026

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    HighLights

    • High‑visibility location on Sterling Ave with 15,100 cars per day.
    • Zoned C‑1 (Neighborhood Commercial) offering versatile business opportunities.
    • Automotive setup with three service bays and three car lifts included.
    • Ideal owner‑user building suitable for various automotive or service businesses.
    • New roof installed in 2025.
    • 1,714 SF commercial building with a small front office area and paved parking lot.

    Overview

    This 1,714 SF commercial building is located on Sterling Avenue. The property is zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and benefits from a high-visibility location with a traffic count of 15,100 cars per day. The building is set up for automotive use, featuring three service bays and three car lifts, along with an air compressor. It also includes a small front office area and a paved parking lot. A new roof was installed in 2025. This property is suitable for an owner-user and could be converted into a tire shop, detail shop, small engine repair facility, or used for HVAC, plumbing, or retail/service purposes. The surrounding area is a strong commercial corridor.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Intoxalock Ignition Interlock Building Supply U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer Car Rental Facility LifeSafer Ignition Interlock Building Supply Trac Automotive Auto Repair Shop All Tune & Lube Auto Repair Shop

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Koenig Body & Equipment Inc — 2428 W Farmington Rd, West Peoria, IL 61604
    • Reliable Automotive Inc — 831 N Western Ave, Peoria, IL 61604
    • Big Ray's Western — 705 N Western Ave, Peoria, IL 61604
    • Dowell & Daughters Towing — 3312 W Farmington Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
    • K-B TOWING — 3201 W Farmington Rd, Peoria, IL 61604

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    City
    Peoria
    County
    Peoria
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -89.6317805
    Latitude
    40.7250348

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Auto shop - 1,714 SF commercial building on Sterling Ave for sale.
    Where is this auto shop located?
    The property is located at 3028 N Sterling Ave Peoria, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $224,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑visibility location on Sterling Ave with 15,100 cars per day.; Zoned C‑1 (Neighborhood Commercial) offering versatile business opportunities.; Automotive setup with **three service bays and three car lifts included.**
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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
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • 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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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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