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    325 W Elm St, Sycamore, IL 60178

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    3736 SF commercial building in downtown Sycamore for sale.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    3,736 SF
    Price / SF:
    $93/SF
    Added:
    Feb 5, 2026
    Days on Market:
    98
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 17 at 1:15 pm

    Property Features for 325 W Elm St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,736 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1900

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    Listing Contact
    Charles Kirkwood

    Listing agent Charles Kirkwood License #IL 475.142955

    Listing office Coldwell Banker Commercial Geneva

    Listing date Feb 5, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Sycamore location with high traffic exposure on Elm Street.
    • New roof and gutters installed in late 2024.
    • Commercial C2 zoning allows for a variety of business uses.
    • Municipal parking lot conveniently located across the street.
    • Includes a garage with overhead door providing easy interior access for deliveries.
    • Floorplan includes customer service counter, break room, and dedicated office; service counter and display fixtures can stay.

    Overview

    Located in the heart of downtown Sycamore, this 3736 square foot commercial building presents a prime opportunity for business ownership. Its location on Elm Street ensures high traffic and excellent exposure, complemented by the convenience of a municipal parking lot directly across the street. The property is zoned C2, accommodating a variety of commercial uses. The floor plan includes a centralized customer service counter, a break room, and a dedicated office. The service counter and display fixtures are available to stay. A garage with an overhead door provides easy interior access for deliveries. A new roof and gutters were installed in late 2024. This property was the longtime home of BJ's Decorating Center.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    B J's Decorating ... Home Decor Store

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Sycamore
    County
    DeKalb
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.68065
    Latitude
    41.98711

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - 3736 SF commercial building in downtown Sycamore for sale.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 325 W Elm St Sycamore, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $349,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Sycamore location with high traffic exposure on Elm Street.; New roof and gutters installed in late 2024.; Commercial C2 zoning allows for a variety of business uses.
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    Real Estate License ID: IL 475.142955
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

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

    Components

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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