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Property Description
Proudly offered for sale is this 10-unit mixed-use building located in the heart of downtown Sandwich, IL-widely recognized as the home of the Sandwich Fairgrounds and a premier Midwest antique destination. The property features nine second-floor apartments and a substantial first-floor antique retail space. Encompassing approximately 24,000 SF, it stands as the largest building in downtown Sandwich and a cornerstone of the community's history and identity. Numerous updates have been completed, including a new roof (2019), unit and common area renovations (2019-2025), and a heat retrofit (2025), among others. Tenants pay electric and gas including heat, landlord pays water, sewer, garbage, common area electric. Easy to tour. Broker owned. Financials available upon request.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8 E Railroad St
General
- Price: $950,000
- Taxes: $21,069 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12556096
- Updated: 3/31/2026
- Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Basement
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke or Fire Protectors
Location
- Area: Sandwich
- County: DeKalb
- Township: Sandwich
- Driving Directions: Rt 34 in Sandwich to Main St, north 1 block to Railroad
- Location Details: Far West, Central Business District, Corner, Mixed-Use Area
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Exhaust Fan, Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central Building Heat, Gas, Hot Water, Radiators
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Rubber
- Sub-Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 24,000
- Current Bldg. Use: Commercial, Special Use, Other
- # of Stores: 4
- Year Built: 1898
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units w/Refrigerators: 9
- Units w/Range/Oven: 9
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 30,785
- Lot Dimensions: 61 x 92
- Frontage: City Street
- Drainage: Storm Sewers
- Potential Use: Commercial, Condominium, Office, Multi-Family, Retail, Special Use, Other
- Zoning: OTHER
Financial Considerations
- Security Deposit: Smoke or Fire Protectors
- Assessment Year: 1898
- Tax Amount: $21,069
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tenant Pays: Electricity, Heat, Other, Varies by Tenant
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Rent Roll, Historical, Leases, Tax Bill, Title Report
- Property ID: 1936104001
Listed by O'Neil Property Group, LLC
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Schools
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School District:Sandwich Community Unit School District 430
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Price & Sales History for 8 E Railroad St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/31/2026
Price Reduced
$950,000
-2.56%
MLS
3/04/2026
Price Reduced
$975,000
-2.5%
MLS
1/27/2026
Listed
$1,000,000
66.67%
MLS
6/03/2025
Sold
$600,000
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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 8 E Railroad St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$21,069
3%
$278,146
12%
2023
$20,486
8%
$247,681
13%
2021
$18,999
1%
$218,587
1%
2020
$18,797
-1%
$215,974
3%
2019
$18,949
4%
$208,711
5%
2018
$18,303
4%
$197,924
6%
2017
$17,657
—
$187,481
6%
2016
$17,629
2%
$176,171
5%
2015
$17,366
1%
$168,086
1%
2014
$17,171
2%
$165,864
-3%
2013
$16,761
9%
$171,790
2%
2012
$15,338
—
$168,633
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 8 E Railroad St
8 E Railroad Street, Sandwich, IL 60548 (MLS# 12556096) is a Commercial property. 8 E Railroad Street is currently listed for $950,000 and was received on January 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 8 E Railroad Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Sandwich? You can browse all Sandwich real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

