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Vita Locarno
REALTOR®
(815) 637-0705

1800 N State Route 1 , Watseka, IL 60970

$4,500,000
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SQUARE FEET40,000 MLS#12751835
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPECommercial - Investment

Property Description

**HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THE FACILITY BEHIND A NATIONALLY KNOWN CUSTOM SHOP!** Currently home to Nichols Paint & Fab-featured for two seasons on MotorTrend's *Wrench'd*-this extraordinary Watseka complex was built new in 2022 with one goal: create a turnkey facility capable of taking high-end automotive projects from concept to completion! Spread across **8.41 acres with approximately 40,000 sq. ft. between two buildings**, this place is built to perform. The 30,000 sq. ft. main facility combines an impressive showroom and reception area with dedicated finish, fabrication and prep/paint departments, radiant heated floors, zoned HVAC, offices, showers, break room, extensive storage, second-floor finished space, professional paint booth and prep area. A separate **10,000 sq. ft. building** houses the Dyno and additional equipment. Located along State Route 1 with **9,050 AADT at the intersection**, the property offers outstanding visibility and exposure. Select equipment is included, with additional equipment negotiable. Bring your automotive, fabrication, performance, manufacturing or specialty operation and step into a modern, nationally recognized facility **built to make big things happen!**

1800 N State Route 1 | MLS# 12751835

This commercial property located at 1800 N State Route 1 , Watseka, IL 60970 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $4,500,000. Search Watseka real estate on vlocarno.gogambino.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Commercial - Investment
Cooling: Central Air
Lot Size: 7.64 Acres
Roof Type: Metal
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $42,553

Feature Descriptions

Current Use: Commercial
Exterior: Steel Siding
Frontage Type: State Road, US Highway
HVAC: Central Heat/Indiv Controls, Hot Water
Location: Not in City Limits
Lot Dimensions: 370 x 999 x 295 x 1000
Parcel#: 19344000100000
Parking: Over 100 Spaces
Potential Use: Commercial
Utilities: Electric to Site, Natural Gas Available

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Smith's Real Estate Services,
Agency Phone: 815-432-2900

Shown By

Agent Name: Vita Locarno
Agent Phone: (815) 637-0705
Agency Title: Gambino Realtors

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