Positioned at the highly visible intersection of US Route 20 (Grant Highway) and Church Road in Marengo, Illinois, this exceptional 11.77-acre commercial land offering presents a rare opportunity for developers, owner-users, investors, and national operators seeking a strategic location with outstanding accessibility and long-term growth potential. This property consists of two prominent corner parcels totaling approximately 512,701 square feet, with an estimated 10 usable acres, currently combined under one PIN. Located just north of the I-90 interchange corridor, the site benefits from strong traffic exposure, easy regional access, and increasing commercial demand throughout McHenry County. The parcel is zoned B3 Commercial, allowing for a broad range of commercial and industrial uses, making it one of the most flexible and attractive development opportunities in the area. The property's strategic positioning along Grant Highway creates tremendous visibility for future development. With frontage on both a county road and state highway, this site is ideally suited for high-traffic commercial operations such as truck parking facilities, logistics hubs, gas stations, travel centers, retail centers, industrial flex developments, outdoor storage, service-oriented businesses, and mixed commercial uses. The seller has experienced significant interest from trucking and logistics-related groups, including a prior buyer who reportedly pursued municipal approvals for a truck parking facility and office development. Preliminary development concepts and plans may be available to qualified buyers involved in the transportation or trucking industry. The land itself is level and highly usable, offering efficient site planning potential with minimal topographical limitations. Utilities including electric and gas are nearby, while well and septic systems would be required for development. The site's corner configuration enhances ingress and egress opportunities and provides excellent flexibility for phased development or subdivision into smaller commercial parcels if desired. Marengo continues to emerge as a strategic growth corridor for industrial and transportation-related users due to its proximity to Interstate 90, major freight routes, and expanding suburban development patterns. This location offers direct access to the greater Chicago metropolitan area while maintaining lower development costs and fewer operational constraints than many nearby suburban markets. For developers and investors, this property represents a unique chance to acquire a highly visible commercial tract with significant upside potential in one of Northern Illinois' growing transportation corridors. Whether the vision involves a truck terminal, fuel center, industrial park, commercial retail development, or flex industrial campus, this property offers the size, zoning, and location necessary to support a wide range of profitable future uses.
Vacant landProperty Type
11.77 acresLot Size
$93,458Price/Acres
Listed by Paul Proano• Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT
2 CORNER LOTS TOTALING 11.77 Acres (10 Acres Usable): Two corner lots separated by Grant Highway in Marengo just north of I-90 interchange and south of Church Road. Lot can be sold in its entirety, or separated into two 5 acre parcels (currently one PIN#). Ideal site for retail, gas station, etc.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$291 (+36.0%)
$4,697
2024
$214
$4,178
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Ranch
County
McHenry County
APN
17-28-400-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
B3
General Business District
The intent of the B-3 General Business District is to accommodate commercial uses that cater to the needs of the population from the larger region. The B-3 District allows more intense non-residential uses, which are often larger in scale and typically generate truck traffic. Dwellings are permitted above or behind ground-floor commercial uses to allow for a mixed-use environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive repair garage
Gas station
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hotel / motel
Mixed use
Office
Public service
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Marengo, IL • 60152
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
27
12
36
18
53
32
61
41
71
47
81
61
83
65
81
60
79
53
68
45
49
34
33
19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 0 Church Rd SE
$1,003,135
$97K under list price of $1.10M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $598K to $812K.