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    515 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134

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    $2,100,000

    Single-user retail building in a prominent corner location.

    Type:Street Retail
    Property size:
    12,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.60 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $175/SF
    Added:
    May 21, 2026
    Days on Market:
    7
    Last Refresh:
    May 21 at 10:43 pm

    Property Features for 515 W State St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    12,000 SF
    Lot size
    0.60 Acres
    Property subtype
    Street Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1953

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    Listing Contact
    Neil Johnson
    Neil Johnson

    Listing agent Neil Johnson License #471012919

    Listing office SVN | Landmark Commercial Real Estate

    Listing date May 21, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prominent corner location on State St (IL Rt 38) in downtown Geneva, IL
    • 12,000+ sf building on 0.6 acre site suitable for owner‑user or redevelopment
    • Generous onsite private parking
    • Strong suburban demographics: $175,487 average household income (5 mi)
    • High traffic counts: 20,200 VPD
    • Convenient delivery area in rear

    Overview

    The property is a single-user retail building with an area exceeding 12,000 square feet, situated on 0.6 acres. It occupies a prominent corner location in downtown Geneva, Illinois, specifically at the northeast corner of State Street (Route 38) and Sixth Street. The surrounding area is a mixed-use commercial and residential zone, with a variety of shopping, restaurant, and office properties. Across Sixth Street is a retail center anchored by Ace Hardware and 7-Eleven. The property includes generous onsite private parking and a convenient delivery area in the rear. The location benefits from high traffic volume, with CoStar reporting 20,200 vehicles per day. Demographics within a 5-mile radius include a population of 106,657 and an average household income of $175,487. The property is suitable for various businesses, including grocery stores, specialty markets, liquor stores, furniture stores, fitness centers, or entertainment venues. The existing liquor store business is not for sale. The property presents an owner-user or redevelopment opportunity and includes coolers and storage space. Fixtures and equipment are negotiable.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Retail

    Conservative
    $1.61M
    NOI $144,850 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $2.07M
    NOI $144,850 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $2.90M
    NOI $144,850 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
         Calculated for Retail

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $216.0k $18.00
    − Vacancy −$9.1k −$0.76
    EGI $206.9k $17.24
    − OpEx −$62.1k −$5.17
    NOI $144.8k $12.07
    12,000 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Retail
    $2.07M
    $1.81M – $2.41M (±1% cap)
    NOI $144,850 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.90%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $4.14M
    $3.63M – $4.83M (±1% cap)
    NOI $290,014 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.81%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    SavWay Fine Wines ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Geneva
    County
    Kane
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.2946664
    Latitude
    41.8865522

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Single-user retail building in a prominent corner location.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 515 W State St Geneva, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,100,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prominent corner location on State St (IL Rt 38) in downtown Geneva, IL; 12,000+ sf building on 0.6 acre site suitable for owner‑user or redevelopment; Generous onsite private parking
    (630) 938-4950
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    Neil Johnson
    Neil Johnson
    Real Estate License ID: 471012919
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    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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    • 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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    • 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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