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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 0 Church Road SE
General
- Price: $1,100,000
- Taxes: $214 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12644769
- Updated: 5/14/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: Harmony / Marengo
- County: McHenry
- Township: Coral
- Driving Directions: SEC of Church Road and SWC of Grant Highway (Route 20).
- Location Details: Corner
School Information
- School District: 165
- Elem School District: 165
- Midd School District: 165
- High School District: 154
- High School: Marengo High School
- Private School: Marengo High School
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: Well Required
- Onsite: Electricity Nearby, Natural Gas Nearby
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 11.77
- Current Bldg. Use: Agricultural
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 11.77
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 512,701
- Lot Size Range: 10.0 to 24.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 893 x 565 x 893 x 563
- Frontage: County Road, State Road
- Frontage Feet: 893
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Potential Use: Commercial, Retail
- Zoning: COMMR
- Lot Description: Level
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $214
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Septic Needed
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1728400007
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation: Contact Listing Agent
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Price & Sales History for 0 Church Road SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/14/2026
Listed
$1,100,000
566.67%
MLS
12/21/2023
Sold
$165,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 0 Church Road SE
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$172
-20%
$3,352
11%
2023
$216
100%
$3,021
11%
2022
-100%
$2,721
11%
2018
$168
17%
$2,449
11%
2021
$144
-21%
$2,202
11%
2019
$183
20%
$1,976
25%
2017
$153
8%
$1,585
12%
2016
$142
7%
$1,415
12%
2015
$133
-21%
$1,261
-29%
2018
$168
35%
$1,771
54%
2014
$124
15%
$1,153
10%
2013
$108
23%
$1,048
10%
2012
$88
—
$953
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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0 Church Road SE, Marengo, IL 60152 (MLS# 12644769) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 11.77 acres. 0 Church Road SE is currently listed for $1,100,000 and was received on May 14, 2026. This property is listed by Paul Proano from our The Groves Office.Want to learn more about 0 Church Road SE? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Marengo? You can browse all Marengo real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.



