Positioned at the highly visible intersection of US Route 20 (Grant Highway) and Church Road in Marengo, Illinois, this exceptional 11.77-acre commercial land offering presents a rare opportunity for developers, owner-users, investors, and national operators seeking a strategic location with outstanding accessibility and long-term growth potential. This property consists of two prominent corner parcels totaling approximately 512,701 square feet, with an estimated 10 usable acres, currently combined under one PIN. Located just north of the I-90 interchange corridor, the site benefits from strong traffic exposure, easy regional access, and increasing commercial demand throughout McHenry County. The parcel is zoned B3 Commercial, allowing for a broad range of commercial and industrial uses, making it one of the most flexible and attractive development opportunities in the area. The property's strategic positioning along Grant Highway creates tremendous visibility for future development. With frontage on both a county road and state highway, this site is ideally suited for high-traffic commercial operations such as truck parking facilities, logistics hubs, gas stations, travel centers, retail centers, industrial flex developments, outdoor storage, service-oriented businesses, and mixed commercial uses. The seller has experienced significant interest from trucking and logistics-related groups, including a prior buyer who reportedly pursued municipal approvals for a truck parking facility and office development. Preliminary development concepts and plans may be available to qualified buyers involved in the transportation or trucking industry. The land itself is level and highly usable, offering efficient site planning potential with minimal topographical limitations. Utilities including electric and gas are nearby, while well and septic systems would be required for development. The site's corner configuration enhances ingress and egress opportunities and provides excellent flexibility for phased development or subdivision into smaller commercial parcels if desired. Marengo continues to emerge as a strategic growth corridor for industrial and transportation-related users due to its proximity to Interstate 90, major freight routes, and expanding suburban development patterns. This location offers direct access to the greater Chicago metropolitan area while maintaining lower development costs and fewer operational constraints than many nearby suburban markets. For developers and investors, this property represents a unique chance to acquire a highly visible commercial tract with significant upside potential in one of Northern Illinois' growing transportation corridors. Whether the vision involves a truck terminal, fuel center, industrial park, commercial retail development, or flex industrial campus, this property offers the size, zoning, and location necessary to support a wide range of profitable future uses.
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Listed by:
Paul Proano312-860-4043,
Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT,
Kaye Sotto Rice224-542-0554,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12644769
Facts & features
Property
Features
Frontage length: 893
Lot
Size: 11.77 Acres
Dimensions: 893X565X893X563
Details
Parcel number: 1728400007
Zoning: COMMR
Special conditions: None
Utilities & green energy
Sewer: Septic Needed
Water: Well Required
Utilities for property: Electricity Nearby, Natural Gas Nearby
Community & HOA
Location
Region: Marengo
Financial & listing details
Annual tax amount: $214
Date on market: 5/14/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple
Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Date
Event
Price
6/23/2026
Contingent
$1,100,000
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5/14/2026
Listed for sale
$1,100,000+46.7%
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8/17/2024
Listing removed
$750,000
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11735532Report a problem
3/11/2023
Listed for sale
$750,000+87.5%
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9/13/2021
Sold
$400,000
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11038999Report a problem
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.