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Property Description
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Downtown Dekalb, IL! Currently set up as a bar, and would be great as something else - coffeehouse, fitness studio, betting/gaming machines, retail/thrift shop, specialty bar - microbrews, whiskey, wine, etc., gallery/event venue, arcade/board games. 2,000 - 3,000 sf available. Men's and Women's bathrooms. Unfinished basement for storage space below (matches footprint above and not included in sq. footage). Plenty of parking in the back. Lots of residential being built in the area and the city is implementing projects and programs to drive improvements. Dekalb recently completed a project to make the sidewalks more pedestrian friendly and continues to encourage owner investment through their TIF program. Lots of great companies in Dekalb, such as Facebook, Amazon, Ferrara Candy, Kraft, and 3M. Part of this space is currently an active bar, so appliances, games, furniture, product, etc. are not included in the rental. Pool tables are leased. The physical bar is included. Agent Owned.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 156 E Lincoln Hwy
General
- Price: $10
- Taxes: $4,300 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Lease
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12544461
- Updated: 1/15/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke or Fire Protectors
Location
- Area: De Kalb
- County: DeKalb
- Township: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: Located on E Lincoln Highway between 1st St and 2nd St in Dekalb, IL
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central Heat/Individual Controls
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Year Built: 1900
Lot Features
- Zoning: RTAIL
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $10
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Rent Only
- Security Deposit: Smoke or Fire Protectors
- Assessment Year: 1900
- Tax Amount: $4,300
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tenant Pays: Air Conditioning, Electricity, Heat, Janitorial Service, Insurance, Repairs, Sewer, All Utilities, Trash Collection
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Schools
Schools serving 156 E Lincoln Hwy
School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, DeKalb, IL 220 East Sunset Place, DeKalb, IL 60115 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Huntley Middle School 1515 South 4th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
De Kalb High School 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 156 E Lincoln Hwy
Date
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Price
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Source
1/09/2026
Listed
$10
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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156 E Lincoln Highway, Dekalb, IL 60115 (MLS# 12544461) is a Commercial Lease property. 156 E Lincoln Highway is currently listed for $10 and was received on January 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 156 E Lincoln Highway? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Lease real estate for sale in Dekalb? You can browse all Dekalb real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

