For Sale
$13,880,000

1701 Empire StBloomington, IL 61704

Grocery-anchored retail center, high NOI.

Overview

Added:
Dec 11, 2024
Days on market:
125
This exceptional 132,966 square foot shopping center in Bloomington, IL, presents a compelling value-add opportunity. Anchored by Schnucks Markets, a regional grocer with a long-term lease (extending to 05/31/2035), the center boasts a diverse tenant mix including Barnes & Noble, UPS Store, and several other national brands. Tenants occupy 15 units, generating a strong net operating income (NOI) of $1,110,477, representing an 8.0% cap rate on the $13,880,000 asking price. The property features 700 parking spaces and sits on a 12.66-acre lot at a high-traffic intersection (over 61,000 vehicles daily). Built in 1971, the center benefits from a recently renovated roof (29,200 sq ft under a 10-year warranty until December 2027), and includes 8,251 square feet of vacant space offering significant upside potential. The property's strategic location near Eastland Mall, State Farm's corporate headquarters (15,000 employees), and Illinois State University (20,600 students) ensures a robust customer base within a densely populated area (129,705 people within five miles). Lease commencement dates back to September 1, 1989, with rent bumps included in the lease agreements. The property's APN is 21-02-201-012-0000. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-positioned, grocery-anchored retail center with substantial growth potential.

Highlights

  • Grocery-anchored shopping center with national tenants including Barnes & Noble, UPS Store, and others.
  • Schnucks, a regional grocer with 115 locations, anchors the center with a lease extending to 05/31/2035.
  • Recently added Proving Ground Bouldering Gym.
  • 1.9 million visits in the past 12 months (Placer.ai).
  • High-traffic intersection location, one of the busiest in the submarket.

Property Details for 1701 Empire St

Property type
Lifestyle centers, Power centers
Square Feet
132,966 SF
Year Built
1971
Lot Size (sq. ft)
551,470 SF
Units
15

Location Insight

City
Bloomington
County
McLean
State
Illinois
Latitude
40.4880333
Longitude
-88.9508971
1701 Empire St, Bloomington, Illinois

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Lifestyle center - Grocery-anchored retail center, high NOI.
Where is the lifestyle center located?
The property is located at 1701 Empire St Bloomington, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $13,880,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Grocery-anchored shopping center with national tenants including Barnes & Noble, UPS Store, and others.; Schnucks, a regional grocer with 115 locations, anchors the center with a lease extending to 05/31/2035.; Recently added Proving Ground Bouldering Gym.
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