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Property Description
This is your chance to purchase an ongoing cafe and ice cream establishment. Screamers is the long established food and ice cream destination in Shabbona. The location features high visibility from Highway 30. The current owners are looking to retire after more than 20 years. Decades great food, delicious ice cream and a commitment to service has earned the love and support of the local community. The business also gets a significant increase in summertime sales from activity at Shabbona Lake State Park and other nearby campgrounds. There is indoor and outdoor dining with picnic tables. The current owner added a drive through window making it the only establishment with a drive through on Highway 30 for miles! The list price includes the business, real estate and all of the FF&E. Building improvements include a newer roof and a newer 6 ton rooftop HVAC unit. There is also a 4 ton a/c unit on the ground. Inside the tile in the dining room, hall and bathroom have been updated. A new storage shed houses two freezers and one refrigerator unit with plenty of room left over for dry storage. Outside there are two refrigerator units and one dry storage unit for convenient off hour vendor deliveries. FF&E includes tables and chairs, a Stoelting ice cream machine (customers love the proprietary ice cream recipe!), sandwich bay, slushie machine and a bread oven that is used to make the tradmark fresh bread. The parking lot has been resurfaced and features 23 parking spaces with 6 for drive thru waiting. The current owner has elected to operate seasonally mid March though mid November which provides an opportunity to increase sales by being open year round.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 408 E Commanche Ave
General
- Price: $179,900
- Taxes: $2,539 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Business
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12587885
- Updated: 3/9/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Business
- Name: Screamers
- Business Type: Food & Beverage
- Years in Business: 11 or More
Location
- Area: Shabbona
- County: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: East of Shabbona Road on US Highway 30
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
Structural Information
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,040
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,355
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 95 x 150 x 95 x 150
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale Only
- Tax Amount: $2,539
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1314301002
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Schools
Schools serving 408 E Commanche Ave
School District:Indian Creek Community Unit District 425
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shabbona Elementary School, Shabbona, IL 301 West Cherokee Avenue, Shabbona, IL 60550 | PK-4 | 0.4 mi |
Indian Creek Middle School 335 East Garfield Street, Waterman, IL 60556 | 5-8 | 5 mi |
Indian Creek High School 506 South Shabbona Road, Shabbona, IL 60550 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 408 E Commanche Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/09/2026
Listed
$179,900
71.33%
MLS
7/19/2004
Sold
$105,000
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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 408 E Commanche Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,539
3%
$32,127
8%
2023
$2,474
4%
$29,794
9%
2021
$2,380
3%
$27,226
6%
2020
$2,312
3%
$25,797
4%
2019
$2,247
3%
$24,829
4%
2018
$2,185
4%
$23,791
6%
2017
$2,093
3%
$22,360
4%
2016
$2,031
2%
$21,475
6%
2015
$1,988
3%
$20,259
1%
2014
$1,938
-1%
$20,082
-3%
2013
$1,963
-4%
$20,667
-8%
2012
$2,052
—
$22,447
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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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408 E Commanche Avenue, Shabbona, IL 60550 (MLS# 12587885) is a Business property. 408 E Commanche Avenue is currently listed for $179,900 and was received on March 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 408 E Commanche Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Business real estate for sale in Shabbona? You can browse all Shabbona real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

