# 1700 WABASH Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $850,000.
> A/C. Est. $4,546/mo. Listed 20 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $850,000 |
| Lot Size | 30,492 sqft (0.70 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 20 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $4,298 |
| Estimated Insurance | $248 |
| **Total** | **$4,546** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- 0.70 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
+/-4,413 SF FREESTANDING RETAIL / RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY +/-0.70 Acres | Former Hardee's | Existing Drive-Thru | $975,000 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1700 Wabash Avenue presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly visible, freestanding commercial configuration provides an ideal foundation for a new food-and-beverage operator, while the building and site also offer flexibility for repositioning, adaptive reuse, or lease-up to a new tenant. Offered at $850,000 the property is well suited for an owner-user or investor seeking a well-located Central Illinois commercial asset with strong surrounding retail fundamentals. INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS - +/-4,413 SF freestanding commercial building - +/-0.70-acre parcel - Former Hardee's restaurant location - Existing drive-thru infrastructure - Monument signage - Ample on-site parking - Highly visible location along Wabash Avenue - Daily traffic counts exceeding 25,000 vehicles - Located near the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Chatham Road - Strong surrounding national and regional retail presence - Excellent opportunity for owner-user, investor, or new operator - Potential for repositioning, adaptive reuse, or re-tenanting - Offered at $850,000 PREMIER RETAIL CORRIDOR The property is strategically located along Wabash Avenue, one of Springfield's most prominent commercial corridors. The area benefits from substantial daily traffic. Nearby national tenants include: - Target - Lowe's - ALDI - Panera Bread - Chick-fil-A - Starbucks

## Location

- **Address:** 1700 WABASH Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704
- **County:** Sangamon
- **Coordinates:** 39.763873, -89.683066
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=39.763873,-89.683066

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Jay Clark
- **Brokerage:** The Real Estate Group, Inc.
- **Phone:** 2177253402
- **Broker Phone:** (217) 787-7000
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://listings.listhub.net/pages/PAARIL/CA1046199/?channel=propsimple)

## Photos

![1700 WABASH Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f599bd826428cbb005433c5b6e1d7454l-f2314418473r.jpg)

![1700 WABASH Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f599bd826428cbb005433c5b6e1d7454l-f963432757r.jpg)

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**MLS#:** CA1046199 | **Updated:** 2026-09-03
**Source:** listhub

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