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Property Description
Owner, Jill Bess, is a Licensed Illinois Designated Managing Real Estate Broker. All units' square footages are estimated & deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sale is contingent upon the seller securing housing of their choice. A signed confidentiality agreement & buyer's lender pre-approval are required prior to showing confirmation or receiving financial information. Deed restrictions apply. Party wall agreement. Utility easement. Subject to current leases. Anchoring the heart of Mt. Carroll's downtown Historic District, this impressive brick cornerstone property offers a unique blend of commercial and residential opportunities. Formerly home to the Mt. Carroll National Bank, this multi-use building features: COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE: Has two glass-enclosed, soundproof offices, a granite and cherry reception area, a conference space, a vault, and a 1960's Elevette three-floor elevator (currently disabled). Per Illinois state guidelines, the elevator must either be reactivated and recertified or removed within the coming years. The main floor units have separate heating and cooling systems but share natural gas and electric services. MAIN FLOOR APARTMENT (ADDED IN 2018): This well-appointed unit includes an electric fireplace, modern plumbing, all appliances, updated flooring, a gas forced-air furnace, central air, some new windows, a custom kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath. The main level apartment is allowed with a special use permit. New buyer would have to receive their own special use permit if it is to be used as a main level apartment. SECOND-FLOOR RESIDENCES (RENOVATED IN 2014): The upper level underwent complete interior renovations including all new plumbing and electrical, creating four modern apartments with separate electric services. Updates included new electrical and plumbing systems, four electric furnaces, four separate rooftop central air units, custom kitchen cabinetry with granite countertops, appliances, Pella windows with Levolor® blinds, and updated flooring and baths. A shared laundry facility serves three units, while the two-bedroom apartment has its own in-unit washer and dryer as well as a dishwasher. www.oldmarketstreetliving.com. All appliances stay. The apartments are staged; no furnishings stay. Office furniture may be negotiable with a separate bill of sale. BASEMENT: The east half of the basement includes a vault and half bathroom with a rear (north) alley entrance. On the west side of the basement there is approximately 800+ sq. ft. of unfinished space with its own multiple entrances-ready for conversion into an additional commercial space or residential unit to maximize income potential. There are two entrances on the west side of the building off Main Street, plus one handicap accessible alley entrance on the north side of the building. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Bituminous Roof installed in 2014, and the building's water heater was new in 2024. Coded security door to second floor apartments. There is a rear fire escape. One owner is a Licensed Illinois Designated Managing Real Estate Broker. All unit square footages are estimated and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sale is contingent upon the seller securing housing of their choice. A signed confidentiality agreement and buyer's lender pre-approval are required prior to showing confirmation or receiving financial information. Deed restrictions apply. Party wall agreement. Utility easement. Subject to current leases. SEIZE THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN A PIECE OF MT. CARROLL'S HISTORY!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 102 E Market St
General
- Price: $499,000
- Taxes: $4,378 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: 2606
- MLS ID: 202502325
- Updated: 1/14/2026
- Added to Site: 258 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
Parking
- Parking Features: On & Off Street
Location
- Township: Mt. Carroll Township
- Subdivision: IL
School Information
- School District: West Carroll
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central, Window
- Heating Type: Electric Forced Air, Gas Forced Air
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Full Walk-Out
- Roof: Other
- Common Walls: Drywall, Panel, Plaster
- Ceiling Height: 9'
- Doors: 6
- Door Dimensions: 7'
- Square Feet: 6,638
- Office: 1,814 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1870
Lot Features
- Zoning: Commercial
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $75.17
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Tax Amount: $4,378
- Tax Year: 2024
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Schools
Schools serving 102 E Market St
School District:West Carroll Community Unit School District 314
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 102 E Market St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/14/2025
Price Reduced
$499,000
-9.11%
MLS
5/08/2025
Listed
$549,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 102 E Market St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,378
6%
$54,119
9%
2023
$4,141
-2%
$49,424
—
2022
$4,216
20%
$49,424
58%
2021
$3,510
—
$31,268
—
2019
$3,520
29%
$31,268
26%
2017
$2,727
-2%
$24,735
—
2016
$2,770
—
$24,735
—
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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102 E Market Street, Mount Carroll, IL 61053 (MLS# 202502325) is a Commercial property. 102 E Market Street is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on May 08, 2025. Want to learn more about 102 E Market Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Mount Carroll? You can browse all Mount Carroll real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

