SQUARE FEET4,200
MLS#12501517
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPECommercial - Retail
Property Description
A one-of-a-kind redevelopment opportunity in the Chicago area, 14727 S Naperville Rd stands as an iconic concrete grain elevator offering unmatched potential and scale. Rising approximately 100 feet high, this structure is the tallest building for over 50 square miles, offering panoramic views that stretch all the way to the Sears Tower on a clear day. Built entirely of solid poured concrete reinforced with rebar, including a flat concrete roof, this historic landmark provides the kind of structural integrity and architectural rarity that simply cannot be replicated today. The building's impressive footprint - approximately 2,100 square feet per floor, with 10 floors total - creates a canvas of over 20,000 square feet for adaptive reuse. Whether reimagined as a boutique hotel, rooftop restaurant and lounge, luxury condos, modern office suites, coffee shop, or mixed-use concept, the possibilities are endless. The building's height and commanding presence make it ideal for a destination development that would anchor Plainfield's vibrant and growing downtown corridor. Surrounded by new construction, restaurants, and thriving local businesses, the location offers excellent visibility, traffic, and accessibility. Investors and developers will appreciate the property's flexible commercial zoning, its unmatched vertical visibility, and the opportunity to transform an authentic piece of Chicago-area history into a high-yield, statement-making project. For visionary developers looking to bring a bold concept to life, this property represents an unrepeatable opportunity to own and repurpose a true architectural icon. From a rooftop patio overlooking the skyline to loft-style residences or a destination dining experience, 14727 S Naperville Rd offers limitless potential to redefine the Plainfield landscape.
Property Features
Property Type: Commercial - Retail
Cooling: None
Lot Size: 0.26 Acres
Stories: 10.0
Taxes: $1,297
Year Built: 1912
Feature Descriptions
Current Use: Other
Electric: Fuses, Service - 201 to 600 Amps, Power - 240V, Three Phase
Exterior: Concrete
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Frontage Type: Easement
HVAC: None
Location: Central Business District
Lot Dimensions: 186X26X239X67
Miscellaneous Indoor: Elevator/s Passenger
Parcel#: 0603103050060000
Parking: 19-30 Spaces
Potential Use: Commercial, Retail
Tenant Pays: Varies by Tenant
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Loncar Realty
Agency Phone: 630-918-1150
Shown By
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate
Agency Phone: 815-397-4040
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14727 S Naperville Road | MLS# 12501517
This commercial property located at 14727 S Naperville Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $950,000. Search Plainfield real estate on www.bhhscrosby.com today.