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  • 24,000 Sq. Ft.
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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. Easy to tour. Broker owned. Financials available upon request.

Full Property Details for 8 E Railroad St

General

  • Price: $1,000,000
  • Taxes: $21,069 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Commercial
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12556096
  • Updated: 1/27/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 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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School District:Sandwich Community Unit School District 430
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Price & Sales History for 8 E Railroad St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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1/27/2026
Listed
$1,000,000
66.67%
MLS
6/03/2025
Sold
$600,000
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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
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$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
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