550 Water St Chester, IL
- Added:
- Nov 25, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 128
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 29 at 8:53 pm
Property Features for 550 Water St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 24.60 Acres
- Property subtype
- LAND
Spaces For Lease
at 550 Water St Contact usListing agent Steve C Zuber
Listing office BARBERMurphy (618) 277-4400
Listing date Nov 25, 2025
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Overview
Mississippi Riverfront Barge Port Opportunity
Located at mile marker 108 on the Mississippi River in Chester, IL, with access to IL Route 3, this property offers a unique opportunity for commercial operations. Formerly operated as a barge port, the 9.3-acre site features two permitted docks and a permitted railroad crossing, with rail access served by Union Pacific. The property is optimal for bulk loading and unloading operations. The docks and fleeting areas are located outside of the main river channel, with water depths ranging from 6 to 14 feet from shore to the center of the river, suitable for commercial use. The property includes 5,200 linear feet of river frontage. The Mississippi River is a vital commercial waterway, essential for transporting bulk commodities like grains, coal, petroleum products, and construction materials. Moving cargo by water is also fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly compared to rail or road transportation.
Property Profile
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Current Use by Public Records
Jackson County Sand ...
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Location Insight
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- Local Demand
- City
- Chester
- County
- Randolph
- State
- Illinois
- Longitude
- -89.6525
- Latitude
- 38.0077
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Truck terminal - 9.3 acre barge port with river frontage for lease.
Where is this truck terminal located?
The property is located at 550 Water St Chester, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Formerly operated barge port with 9.3 acres of usable ground.; Two permitted docks with **6'-14' depth suitable for commercial use.**; Permitted railroad crossing with rail access served by Union Pacific.
