# 8 E Railroad Street, Sandwich, IL 60548

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $925,000, built 1898.
> A/C. Est. $4,947/mo. Listed 231 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $925,000 |
| Year Built | 1898 |
| Lot Size | 30,784 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Stories | 3 |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 231 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $4,677 |
| Estimated Insurance | $270 |
| **Total** | **$4,947** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1898
- 0.71 acre lot
- 3 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
Proudly offered for sale is this 10-unit mixed-use building located in the heart of downtown Sandwich, IL-widely recognized as the home of the Sandwich Fairgrounds and a premier Midwest antique destination. The property features nine second-floor apartments and a substantial first-floor antique retail space. Encompassing approximately 24,000 SF, it stands as the largest building in downtown Sandwich and a cornerstone of the community's history and identity. Numerous updates have been completed, including a new roof (2019), unit and common area renovations (2019-2025), and a heat retrofit (2025), among others. Tenants pay electric and gas including heat, landlord pays water, sewer, garbage, common area electric. Easy to tour. Broker owned. Financials available upon request.

## Location

- **Address:** 8 E Railroad Street, Sandwich, IL 60548
- **County:** DeKalb

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Franklin Peterson
- **Brokerage:** O'Neil Property Group, LLC
- **Phone:** (630) 788-7273
- **Broker Phone:** (630) 788-7273
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://listings.listhub.net/pages/MREDIL/12556096/?channel=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 12556096 | **Updated:** 2026-09-14
**Source:** listhub

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