# 91 Palmyra Road, Sterling, IL 61081 > **TL;DR:** commercial, $750,000. > A/C. Est. $4,011/mo. Listed 7 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $750,000 | | Lot Size | 678,665 sqft (15.58 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Commercial (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 7 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,792 | | Estimated Insurance | $219 | | **Total** | **$4,011** | ## Key Amenities - A/C ## Property Highlights - 15.58 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description A rare opportunity to own a true piece of Illinois history! The historic Midway Drive-In Theater in Sterling has been entertaining generations since 1950 and is home to Illinois' oldest standing drive-in movie screen. This iconic single-screen venue features a massive 90-foot screen and parking capacity for approximately 500 vehicles, creating an authentic outdoor movie experience unlike any other. The 15.5 acre property includes the classic retro "spaceship" ticket booth, full-service 50's style concesion stand/diner, digital projection capabilities and the infrastructure necessary to continue operating this established entertainment destination. The Midway has embraced the nostalgia of the classic American drive-in while continuing to offer first-run movies, double features and special events. The concesion operation offers a variety of popular movie and diner favorites, adding an additional revenue component to the business. This is a rare opportunity for an owner/operator, investor, entrepreneur or entertainment-minded buyer to acquire an established business and an iconic property with decades of history, recognition, and a loyal following. Opportunities of this nature rarely become available. Qualified buyers are encouraged to inquire for additional information regarding the property, business, equipment and included assets. ## Location - **Address:** 91 Palmyra Road, Sterling, IL 61081 - **County:** Lee - **Coordinates:** 41.839416, -89.613614 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.839416,-89.613614 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Myles Kukowski - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Sauk Valley - **Phone:** (815) 625-3722 - **Broker Phone:** (815) 625-3722 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://listings.listhub.net/pages/MREDIL/12762196/?channel=propsimple) ## Photos ![91 Palmyra Road - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/6e328150318998e3334f4fc35016012al-f1244908626r.jpg) ![91 Palmyra Road - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/6e328150318998e3334f4fc35016012al-f4208148359r.jpg) ![91 Palmyra Road - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/6e328150318998e3334f4fc35016012al-f3151207182r.jpg) ![91 Palmyra Road - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/6e328150318998e3334f4fc35016012al-f2200322702r.jpg) ![91 Palmyra Road - 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Photo 55](http://lh.rdcpix.com/6e328150318998e3334f4fc35016012al-f1619784616r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12762196 | **Updated:** 2026-09-23 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/91-palmyra-road-sterling-il-61081-12762196) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/91-palmyra-road-sterling-il-61081-12762196#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/91-palmyra-road-sterling-il-61081-12762196", "name": "91 Palmyra Road, Sterling, IL 61081", "description": "A rare opportunity to own a true piece of Illinois history! The historic Midway Drive-In Theater in Sterling has been entertaining generations since 1950 and is home to Illinois' oldest standing drive-in movie screen. 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