Prime development opportunity on Springfield's rapidly expanding West Side. This nearly 41-acre tract is currently in agricultural use and offers I-1 zoning, allowing for a wide range of commercial uses and potential mixed-use or subdivision development, subject to approvals. Utilities are available at the edge of the site, and the property is bordered along its Southern boundary by a truncated city street, providing a logical point for future access and planning. The site is strategically located among established and growing commercial anchors, including Green Nissan, Buffalo Wild Wings, AMC Theatres, Culver's, Freddy's, Pleasant Nursery and Toyota. It is approximately one-half mile radius from I-72 access and in proximity to Lowe's, multiple financial institutions, Best Buy, and White Oaks Mall--positioning the property well for retail, service, or commercial expansion driven by existing traffic and infrastructure. While tax records reference a Wabash address, the property no longer has frontage on Wabash Avenue. Access is instead provided along the Southern boundary via Milby Lane at Alex Boulevard, aligning with the area's current and future development patterns.
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Last updated by owner on May 25, 2023.
B-1
Highway Business Service District
This district is designed to provide particularly for drive-in type of automotive and other services, entertainment and open amusement establishments, all of which tend to interfere with the pattern of prime retail development of convenient shopping. Since many of these establishments are designed to attract the motorist, they may involve lighting or signs, which make them incompatible with residential uses. Since these establishments have a wide service area and generate considerable automotive traffic, they are appropriate along major thoroughfares.
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Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
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Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Hotel / motel
Office
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Springfield, IL • 62707
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This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Springfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4685 Wabash Ave
$1,251,152
$184K under list price of $1.44M
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