8 E Railroad Street, Sandwich, IL 60548

Building Details

Year built

1898

Floors in Building

3

Number of units

13

Flooring type

Vinyl, Wood, Tile, Concrete, Carpet

Building materials

Brick

Roof type

Rubber

Listing agent Franklin Peterson License #471021741 Show Phone

Listing office O'Neil Property Group, LLC k***@oneilpropertygroup.com 201 E. Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, IL Show Phone

Listing date Jan 27, 2026

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MLS# 12556096

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Overview

This 10-unit mixed-use building is located in downtown Sandwich, Illinois, known for the Sandwich Fairgrounds and antique destinations. The property includes nine second-floor apartments and a substantial first-floor antique retail space. Encompassing approximately 24,000 square feet, it is the largest building in downtown Sandwich. Updates include a new roof in 2019, unit and common area renovations from 2019 to 2025, and a heat retrofit in 2025. Tenants are responsible for electric and gas, including heat, while the landlord covers water, sewer, garbage, and common area electric. The property is situated on a lot of 0.7067 acres. The building is recognized as a cornerstone of the community's history and identity.

Suggested Use

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

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

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City

Sandwich

County

DeKalb

State

Illinois

Longitude

-88.621455

Latitude

41.644833

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Mixed-use property - 10-unit mixed-use building with retail space and apartments.

Where is this mixed-use property located?

The property is located at 8 E Railroad Street Sandwich, IL.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $925,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 10‑unit mixed‑use building in downtown Sandwich, IL with 9 second‑floor apartments and a substantial first‑floor antique retail space; Approximately 24,000 SF total building area, noted as the largest building in downtown Sandwich; New roof installed in 2019; additional unit and common area renovations completed from 2019–2025