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Downtown Retail Building with Vacancy

317 1st Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

New
317 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL, 61081
$72,900
For Sale
$72,900

COMMERCIAL - Sterling, IL

Property Size8,000 SF
Lot Size0.10 Acres
Price / SF$9.11
Days on Market1

Property Features for 317 1st Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
COMMR
Standard status
Active
APN
11214590110000
Lot size
0.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
2127

Utilities

Cooling system
Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1920
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick, Concrete
Listing agency RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Listed by Tim McCaslin · License #471002068
Added: Jul 21 Checked: Jul 21 at 8:06PM
MLS# 12711135

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This downtown retail building offers more than one income or occupancy option, with the south side currently operating as The Little Chocolatier and the north side vacant. The property includes approximately 2,100 sq. ft. on the main floor for each side. A second floor is also described as having potential to be finished for additional rental income.

The listing includes building PINs and notes that the price includes the buildings only, with the business available to be purchased separately. The property is zoned COMMR and is located at 317 1st Avenue in Sterling, Illinois (Whiteside County).

Key Highlights

  • Downtown Sterling building totaling 8,000+ SF
  • Brick and concrete construction with central air
  • Year built 1920

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Little Chocolatier Marketing & Advertising

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Building Supply Auto Parts Store Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Pharmacy HVAC Service Restaurant Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Retail building includes approximately 2,100 sq. ft. main-floor space on each side, with the north side vacant.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 317 1st Avenue Sterling, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $72,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Downtown Sterling building totaling 8,000+ SF; Brick and concrete construction with central air; Year built 1920
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