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Auto Shop with Overhead Doors

824 E Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120

For Sale
$479,000

An existing automotive facility offers service-oriented features, customer space, and storage across two levels.

Property Size7,940 SF
Price / SF$60.33
Days on Market53

Property Features for 824 E Chicago Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,940 SF
Property subtype COMMERCIAL

Additional Details

Real Estate Included Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $44,460

Amenities

low-maintenance exterior
high ceiling clearance
floor drains
front and rear overhead doors
mezzanine
sealed epoxy floors
dedicated office
customer space
two ADA accessible restrooms
on-site parking
waste-oil reclamation heating system

Building Details

Building Size 7,940 SF
Year Built 1972
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Listed By: Jon Johnson
Source: Premier-relocation
Added: Sep 18 Changed: Nov 8 Last Checked: Nov 8 at 7:39PM

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Investment Insights

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This 7,940-square-foot auto shop, built in 1972, includes floor drains, sealed epoxy flooring, and overhead doors at both the front and rear. Additional features include high ceilings, second-floor storage with a mezzanine, customer space, and two ADA-accessible restrooms. A waste-oil reclamation system provides building heat. Vehicle lifts, tools, and shop equipment are excluded from the sale.

The property is at 824 E Chicago Street in Elgin, along a corridor with reported daily traffic of more than 7,500 vehicles. Nearby businesses named in the property information include Pizza Hut, Dunkin’, 7-Eleven, and Enterprise.

Key Highlights

  • 7,940‑square‑foot automotive facility built in 1972
  • Front and rear overhead doors, with floor drains and sealed epoxy flooring
  • Second‑floor storage areas and mezzanine

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$34,179
Cap Rate
7.14%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$683,580 $683.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$488,271 $488.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$379,767 $379.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,940 SF
Gross rent
$51.5K $6.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.6K −$0.33/SF
EGI
$48.8K $6.15/SF
− OpEx
−$14.6K −$1.84/SF
NOI
$34.2K $4.30/SF
Area
Cook County, IL
Vacancy
5.10%
Lease Rate
$6.48 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$683,580
Cap Rate 7%
$488,271
Cap Rate 9%
$379,767

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.60M
$1.40M – $1.86M (±1% cap)
NOI $111,679 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 23.32%
Second Best
Industrial
$488.3K
$427.2K – $569.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,179 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.14%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.05M
$2.67M – $3.56M (±1% cap)
NOI $213,427 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 44.56%
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Current Use

Charlie Car Care Auto Repair Shop NAPA AUTOCARE CENTER Auto Parts Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

387
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 60120, IL

50,799
Population
17,112
Households
3
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
74%
High-School Grad
17.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,919
Density / Sq Mi
$80,305
Median Household Income
$37,495
Median Earnings
$1,250
Median Rent
$227,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Auto shops in Cook County, IL

$246 Jul
$236 Aug
$201 Sep
$216 Oct

Properties on Market for Auto shops in Cook County

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

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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  • Forrest Auto Body — 950 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
  • El Mofles Auto Service — 952 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
  • Sergio's Auto Repair — 600 Varsity Dr., Elgin, IL 60120

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - An existing automotive facility offers service-oriented features, customer space, and storage across two levels.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 824 E Chicago Street Elgin, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $479,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,940‑square‑foot automotive facility built in 1972; Front and rear overhead doors, with floor drains and sealed epoxy flooring; Second‑floor storage areas and mezzanine
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