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    520 W 3rd St, Dixon, IL

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    Well-located Dollar General with long-term lease and strong local fundamentals.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    10,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.25 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $109/SF
    Added:
    Jul 24, 2025
    Days on Market:
    300
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:37 pm

    Property Features for 520 W 3rd St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    10,000 SF
    Lot size
    0.25 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Kevin Blaha
    Kevin Blaha

    Listing agent Kevin Blaha

    Listing office Sands Investment Group (SIG) | Chicago

    Listing date Jul 24, 2025

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    HighLights

    • New lease signed in 2024 with two 5‑year options.
    • Corporate guarantee provides secure cash flow.
    • 10% rent increases at each option period.
    • Full renovation completed, including a brand‑new roof.
    • Located in a key retail corridor in Dixon, IL.
    • Strong local fundamentals with average household incomes exceeding $92,000 within a 5‑mile radius.

    Overview

    This Dollar General property is located off major thoroughfares in Dixon, Illinois, a key retail corridor within the city’s commercial core. Dixon serves as the economic center of Lee County. The area benefits from strong local fundamentals, including average household incomes exceeding $92,000 within a 5-mile radius and a stable consumer base. The property, originally built in 1965, underwent a full renovation, including a brand-new roof, as part of a recently negotiated lease renewal. After completing a 35-year initial lease term, Dollar General signed a new lease in 2024 with two 5-year options, reflecting their long-term commitment to the site. With over 4 years remaining on the initial term and 10% increases at each option, this asset offers secure, growing cash flow backed by a corporate guarantee. The property size is 10,000 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Dollar General Discount Store FedEx OnSite Postal Service Western Union Bank

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Dixon
    County
    Lee
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -89.4875
    Latitude
    41.8397

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Well-located Dollar General with long-term lease and strong local fundamentals.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 520 W 3rd St Dixon, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,090,909.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: New lease signed in 2024 with two 5‑year options.; Corporate guarantee provides secure cash flow.; 10% rent increases at each option period.
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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:

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    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

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    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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    • 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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