For Lease - Commercial Property
6,000+ ft² · commercial kitchen · lots of extras
This property provides a fantastic opportunity to build your business right in the downtown of Mazon, a growing and tight knit community at the heart of southern Grundy County, IL. This large commercial property is available to lease immediately, with generous lease terms and strong interest, and support, from the local community. This location is central to a large population in southern Grundy County, which is currently under served for a variety of different business types- providing your business with a huge opportunity, and little competition.
Mazon has a very active and engaged population with two schools, a large local park, community events, and a thriving little leagues and sports programs. The village of Mazon, as well as the community residents, have shown a lot of interest in getting a business to come to this location and would be very quick to support such a business.
Property Description & Highlights
Building specs
Currently for lease, zoned commercial
6,000+ square feet
Vintage exposed brick & steel barrel trusses with high ceilings
Loading dock/garage area with garage door access
600-amp, 3 phase electrical service
Natural gas heating w/ central air conditioning
Full liquor license available from the Village of Mazon
Two bathrooms
Lighted building awning & large street facing storefront windows
Handicap accessible building entrance w/ 3 other potential building entrances
Insulated drop ceiling
Newly epoxy sealed concrete floor and health code epoxy coated kitchen floor
building location
Located downtown in central business district of Mazon
Near busy intersection of IL RT 47 & Grand Ridge Rd - the main corridor from Interstate 80 to Interstate 55
Ample street parking available
Close proximity to fire department, large public park, American Legion, MVK Schools, and more!
Trade Fixtures available for tenant use
Commercial ventilation hood w/ fire suppression system
Commercial kitchen with all equipment available for tenant use, equipment includes:
Commercial stand mixer with attachments
Two commercial deep fryers & stainless steel warming stations
Two double conveyor pizza ovens & dough roller
Commercial deli slicer & wrapping station
Several stainless steel prep tables, triple commercial sink, & refrigerated prep table
Hot dog roller & counter top pizza warmers
Ice cream deli freezer, deli warmer display, and MORE
Very large walk-in beer/deli cooler, walk-in freezer, walk-in refrigerator, 4 large commercial glass top chest freezers
Ample commercial shelving
Pallet jack & miscellaneous commercial cleaning supplies
About This Location
Located right on a corner lot of downtown Mazon, this location has ample street parking and a close proximity to very highly traveled IL RT 47- the main highway connecting Interstate 80 & Interstate 55. This location has great visibility and is in close proximity to the large public park, several baseball diamonds, two MVK schools, Mazon Fire Department & MVK Ambulance, Mazon Village Hall, Morris Hospital Mazon Campus, US Post office, Busey Bank, two busy gas stations, and several small businesses. In addition, rural Mazon has a thriving farming and agricultural community in close proximity to the property. This property includes many extras such as a full commercial kitchen, ventilation hood, walk-in freezers and coolers, commercial kitchen equipment, glass top floor freezers, commercial shelving, deli cases, loading dock/garage, storefront windows, lighted awning, handicap accessible entry way, and more.
History of the property
The property has been occupied by many different businesses throughout its history, but most recently was operated successfully as the “Mazon Market”. The business was a small grocery store, liquor store, deli, and Geo’s pizza franchise which offered take out & delivery. The location is well known to residents in the surrounding area, and a new business in this location would surely generate a lot of buzz and be well supported by the community.
DEMOGRAPHIC & Economic Data
The Mazon village and direct surrounding area has a population of over 1,200 people, a 5-mile radius population (includes nearby rural Mazon area) of over 2,500 people, and could serve the rural population of southern Grundy County with a population of over 7,700 people. Within 10 miles this location would also serve the nearby communities of Morris, Coal City, Dwight, and Seneca with a combined total population of over 40,000 people.
The median household income in Grundy County, IL is $71,598 with a population of over 50,000 people and a median age of 37. This represents a significantly larger income, and younger population, than average for the United States.
Potential Business Uses
The potential uses for this 6,000+ ft² building are many; however, some ideas include:
Restaurant and/or Tavern (full liquor license is available)
Take-out restaurant, pizza restaurant, catering kitchen, food truck hub
Brewery & Tavern
Fitness club, workout class space
Studio space
Small grocery and/or liquor store
Bar/gaming cafe
Indoor storage units
Office building and/or medical offices
Salon & Spa
Conference/meeting location
Community center/YMCA
We are open to subdividing the property. Tenant will be responsible for build-out; however, we may be able to help by providing additional capital, funding options, and generous lease terms.
Lease terms
We are willing to work with businesses on flexible and generous lease terms, our main goal is to get a business in this location that will thrive within the community. Please send us your business plan, and we can discuss how we can work together to help make your business successful. The Village of Mazon has TIF funding available for economic development, and this property is included in the Mazon TIF district. Some of the lease terms are as follows; however, we can be flexible in helping your business get off the ground!
$2500 monthly rent for entire property ($5 per ft² annually, negotiable)
Rent free grace period during build-out phase
Short or long-term lease structure available, building purchase option available
Tenant responsible for build-out costs and utilities
TIF funding available through Village of Mazon
Willing to subdivide depending on business plan
Summary
This property provides a fantastic business opportunity in and large under served market. The Village of Mazon, and surrounding area, is an active and engaged community with higher than average discretionary income- and the lack of business competition in the area will help to support a very successful small business. We are willing to work with any business by providing flexible leasing terms, and investment, depending on the needs of your business plan. The Village of Mazon is excited about the prospect of a new business, and willing to help by providing TIF funding, liquor license, and support. Please get in contact with us today to see how we can work with you to help you establish a successful business right in the heart of Grundy County and Mazon!
