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    500 E Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62701

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    Twelve-story building suitable for office, retail, or multifamily redevelopment.

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    57,185 SF
    Price / SF:
    $0.00/SF
    Added:
    Apr 9, 2026
    Days on Market:
    59
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 9 at 8:04 pm

    Property Features for 500 E Monroe St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    57,185 SF
    Property subtype
    Office

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1926

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    Listing Contact
    Ian Grusd, CCIM, SIOR

    Listing agent Ian Grusd, CCIM, SIOR License #License(s): NJ: 9233895

    Listing office Chicago Downtown Office

    Listing date Apr 9, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Opportunity to renovate/re‑tenant for office/retail or convert to multi‑family housing with retail.
    • Located in the historic Springfield Capital District.
    • Significant potential due to city's need for available housing.
    • Sizeable building with 57,185 square feet.
    • Acquisition at a fraction of replacement cost.
    • Potential for favorable accommodations from the State of Illinois during renovation/conversion.

    Overview

    The 12-story Ridgely Building, with a size of 57,185 square feet, presents an opportunity for renovation and re-tenanting with office and retail tenants, potentially including government tenants from the State of Illinois. Alternatively, the building could be repurposed into multifamily housing with ground-level retail. The city of Springfield reportedly needs available housing. Located in the historic Springfield Capital District, the building has been entirely vacated and closed to the public for safety reasons. A complete renovation to modern standards is anticipated, including the two elevators. This property offers the chance to acquire an asset in a prime location for a fraction of its replacement cost, potentially benefiting from accommodations from the State of Illinois.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Ridgely Building Managers ... Construction Company Salem Estates Construction Company Illinois Public Health ... Charitable Organization Job Training Bureau Employment Agency Student Assistance State Government Office

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm 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.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Springfield
    County
    Sangamon
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -89.659942
    Latitude
    39.799578

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Twelve-story building suitable for office, retail, or multifamily redevelopment.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 500 E Monroe St Springfield, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is Off market.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Opportunity to renovate/re‑tenant for office/retail or convert to multi‑family housing with retail.; Located in the historic Springfield Capital District.; Significant potential due to city's need for available housing.
    (212) 430-5115
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    Listing Contact
    Ian Grusd, CCIM, SIOR
    Real Estate License ID: License(s): NJ: 9233895
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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
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    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.

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    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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    • 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
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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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