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Built-Out Conventional Restaurant Space
For Lease
$3,500/Mo

81 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432

Restaurant-ready premises with a commercial kitchen, dining area, restrooms, shared parking, and an existing liquor license.

Space SizeContact for details
Days on Market34

Property Features for 81 W Jefferson St

General Information

Standard status Active
Total Parking Spaces 20
Lease Type Modified Gross

Space & Availability

Floor Ground
Space Use Restaurant
Sublease No

Lease Terms

Lease Rate $3,500 /USD/MO
Monthly Rent $3,500

Restaurant

Commercial Hood Yes
Liquor License Yes

Additional Details

Traffic Count 11,110 vehicles/day

Building Details

Year Built 1910
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Listed By: Alexander Fenske · License #475128785
Source: Liveliferealty
Added: Jul 27 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Aug 28 at 3:37PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This conventional restaurant space at 81 W Jefferson Street is configured for dine-in and carry-out food service. The main level contains approximately 2,420 sq ft, with about 726 sq ft of upstairs office and storage space, plus a full basement. Improvements include a large kitchen with a hood and 3-compartment sink, two restrooms, a dedicated dining area, and rear storage suited to refrigeration and back-of-house functions. The building dates to 1910 and is zoned COMMR.

The property is positioned across from the Will County Courthouse in downtown Joliet, within the City Center TIF district and Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone. An adjacent lot provides shared use of approximately 20 parking spaces, while Barrett's Lot, a city parking facility, adds 65 spaces nearby. Traffic is reported at 11,110 AADT. An MG lease structure is contemplated, and the liquor license is already in place.

Key Highlights

  • Approx. 2,420 sq ft main level, ~726 sq ft upstairs office/storage, and full basement
  • Restaurant build‑out includes large kitchen, hood, 3‑compartment sink, dining area, and 2 restrooms
  • Existing liquor license in place

Property Analytics

Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

11,110 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Commercial hood
Yes
Liquor license
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,369
Businesses Nearby
43k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Hotels & Casinos 53% Dining 27% Shops & Services 20%
Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel Hotels & Casinos
22,835 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Wendy's Dining
11,386 visits/mo 0.3 miles
BMO Harris Bank Shops & Services
4,785 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Old National Bank Shops & Services
3,752 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 60432, IL

19,989
Population
7,287
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
65%
High-School Grad
8.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,352
Density / Sq Mi
$64,099
Median Household Income
$33,920
Median Earnings
$1,261
Median Rent
$185,100
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 - Restaurant-ready premises with a commercial kitchen, dining area, restrooms, shared parking, and an existing liquor license.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 81 W Jefferson St Joliet, IL.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $3,500/Mo.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approx. 2,420 sq ft main level, ~726 sq ft upstairs office/storage, and full basement; Restaurant build‑out includes large kitchen, hood, 3‑compartment sink, dining area, and 2 restrooms; Existing liquor license in place
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