574 S Mcalister Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois 60085
- $1
- List Price
- $1
- Price Change
- ▼ $99,999 1782157755
- MLS#
- 12684198
- Status
- AUCTION
- Type
- Commercial
- Subtype
- Commercial Sale
- County
- Lake
- City
- Waukegan
- Neighborhood
- Park City / Waukegan
- Days On Market
- Unknown
Property Description
A rare opportunity to acquire one of Waukegan's most distinctive landmark properties. Originally constructed in 1900, this impressive institutional building encompasses approximately 14,001 square feet on a prominent 0.55-acre site, offering exceptional possibilities for redevelopment, adaptive reuse, investment, or owner-occupant conversion. Properties of this size and character rarely become available. The expansive floor plan, substantial footprint, and established presence create a unique foundation for a wide variety of future uses. Entrepreneurs, developers, educational organizations, religious institutions, non-profits, community groups, investors, and visionary business owners will immediately recognize the incredible potential this property presents. The approximately 24,002-square-foot parcel provides valuable land area for parking, outdoor amenities, gathering spaces, recreational uses, or future site enhancements, subject to municipal approval. The building's substantial square footage offers flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find in today's market, making it well suited for large-scale projects and creative redevelopment concepts. Whether your vision includes educational facilities, community services, training centers, office headquarters, professional space, cultural venues, creative studios, event facilities, wellness centers, mixed-use concepts, residential conversion opportunities, or other innovative uses, this property offers the scale and versatility to bring ambitious ideas to life. The combination of building size, lot dimensions, and established location creates a compelling opportunity for those seeking a project with long-term upside potential. Positioned within an established Waukegan neighborhood, the property benefits from convenient access to major transportation routes, residential communities, local businesses, public services, and the continued investment occurring throughout the surrounding area. Its central location provides accessibility while maintaining a strong neighborhood presence. The building's historic character and institutional scale offer an opportunity that would be difficult and costly to replicate through new construction. Buyers seeking a signature project will appreciate the chance to transform a property with such a substantial physical presence into a revitalized asset serving the needs of future generations. Whether pursuing adaptive reuse, redevelopment, expansion of an existing organization, or the creation of an entirely new destination, this property provides the space, visibility, and flexibility necessary to support a broad range of possibilities. Bring your vision and explore the extraordinary potential of this remarkable Waukegan property. Buyer to conduct independent due diligence regarding zoning, permitted uses, development possibilities, and future plans for the property.
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Additional Information
- Year Built
- 1900
- Air Conditioning
- None
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