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Restaurant and Commercial Development Site
For Sale
$599,900

512 East Church Street, Sandwich, IL 60548

Existing building on a 1.2-acre site with 198 feet of Route 34 frontage and ample parking in downtown Sandwich.

Property Size53,272 SF
Lot Size1.20 Acres
Price / SF$11.26
Days on Market354

Property Features for 512 East Church Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 53,272 SF
Lot size 1.20 Acres
Zoning COMMR

Site & Location

Traffic Count 7,800 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $18,429

Building Details

Year Built 1930
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Swanson Real Estate
Listed By: Joseph Frieders · License #471013193
Source: Compass
Added: Sep 18, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 12:02PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1.2-acre commercial site includes an existing building and ample parking, offering a flexible platform for a restaurant, bar, or other commercial concept. The property has long been home to Brothers Restaurant, and with the area’s continued demand, it can support new uses while maintaining the site’s established operating footprint.

Located on a busy Route 34 corridor in downtown Sandwich, the site features 198 feet of frontage and is described as being on one of the busiest stretches in the area. Public remarks cite steady traffic counts of 7,800 vehicles per day, with traffic described as rising.

With frontage and on-site improvements already in place, this property is positioned for a range of high-exposure retail and service uses, including restaurant/bar, fast food, insurance agency, retail, professional office, or other commercial development.

Key Highlights

  • 1.2‑acre commercial site in downtown Sandwich with an existing building and ample parking
  • 198 ft of frontage on Route 34, positioned on a busy stretch in town
  • Steady traffic counts of 7,800 vehicles per day, with counts described as rising

Property Analytics

Current Use

Brother's Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service Computer & Electronic Repair

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

7,800 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

484
Businesses Nearby
35k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 70% Home Improvements & Furnishings 20% Dining 9%
Casey's General Store Shops & Services
16,219 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Village Ace Hardware Home Improvements & Furnishings
7,157 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Shell Shops & Services
5,583 visits/mo 0.4 miles
SUBWAY Dining
3,255 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Old National Bank Shops & Services
1,759 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 60548, IL

12,019
Population
4,649
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
41.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
290
Density / Sq Mi
$83,774
Median Household Income
$40,072
Median Earnings
$1,046
Median Rent
$240,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Existing building on a 1.2-acre site with 198 feet of Route 34 frontage and ample parking in downtown Sandwich.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 512 East Church Street Sandwich, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1.2‑acre commercial site in downtown Sandwich with an existing building and ample parking; 198 ft of frontage on Route 34, positioned on a busy stretch in town; Steady traffic counts of 7,800 vehicles per day, with counts described as rising
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