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574 S Mcalister Avenue,Waukegan, IL 60085

Waukegan, IL 60085

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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.

Details

MLS #12684198
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleInstut/to Develop
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1900
Days On Site98
Listing Provided ByeXp Realty | Fernando Godoy

Features

SQ Feet14,001
Story(s)2
ZoningOTHER
Acreage0.55

Interior

CoolingNone

Exterior

Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
Construction MaterialsBrick

Utilities

ElectricCircuit Breakers

Taxes

Tax Year2025
Tax Annual Amount0

Area Information

StateIL
CountyLake
CityWaukegan
Zip Code60085
AreaPark City | Waukegan
Listing VS Median (in 60085)
sqft:
14,001
low | high
Med:
1,221
100% of Average
On site:
98
low | high
Med:
23
100% of Average
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Market Activity 60085

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StateIL
CountyLake
CityWaukegan
Zip Code60085
AreaPark City | Waukegan
Listing VS Median (in 60085)
sqft:
14,001
low | high
Med:
1,221
100% of Average
On site:
98
low | high
Med:
23
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Listing Updated: July 9, 2026 at 12:20:28 PM PDT