8 E Railroad Street, Sandwich, IL 60548
DeKalb County
Key Facts
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.
Property Information
Property Type
Commercial Sale
Sub-Type
Mixed Use
Year Built
1898
Stories
3
Living Area
24,000 sq ft
Lot Size
30,785 sq ft
Lot Dimensions
61 X 92
Zoning
OTHER
Days on Market
100
MLS® Listing#
12556096
Property Features
Cooling
Flooring
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$21,069
Tax year 2024
Parcel Number
1936104001
Directions
Rt 34 in Sandwich to Main St, north 1 block to Railroad
Affordability Calculator
$185,000
Estimated monthly payment
$4,923/mo
Principal $740,000 · Est. interest $1,032,366 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Sandwich, IL
- $422,222
- Median Listing Price
- 12
- Median Days on Market
- 2,480
- Median Sq Ft
- $189
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 22
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 119% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 80% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Sandwich, IL.
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Nearby Schools
Sandwich Middle School
Secondary · 0.2 mi away
WW Woodbury Elementary School
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
Sandwich Community Unit School District 430
Secondary · 0.3 mi away
Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
Herman E Dummer School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Sandwich Community Unit School Dist No 430
School · 0.5 mi away
Sandwich Community High School
Secondary · 0.5 mi away
Indian Valley Vocational Center
Secondary · 0.7 mi away
Sandwich Community Unit School Dist No 430
School · 1.0 mi away
Prairie View Elementary School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Somonauk Christian School
School · 3.0 mi away
James R Wood Elementary School
Elementary · 3.6 mi away
Somonauk High School
Secondary · 3.7 mi away
Somonauk Middle School
Secondary · 3.7 mi away
Plano High School
Secondary · 4.1 mi away
Centennial Elementary School
Elementary · 4.4 mi away
St Mary School
School · 4.5 mi away
Plano Middle School
Secondary · 4.6 mi away
Plano Cusd 88
School · 4.6 mi away
Plano School District 88
School · 4.6 mi away
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| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703 Glenda Court, Sandwich, IL | $1,100,000 | 5 | 5 | 6,800 |
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Listing Courtesy: O'Neil Property Group, LLC - 6304258815
Last Updated: 2026-01-27