Urgent NOTICE: The Wild Hare owners are ready to deal! Come visit the Cafe', then let's talk! Loft style living in Historic Elkhart Illinois next to route 66 and just 20 minutes from Springfield. the charming walk-up loft features high ceilings, kitchen/dining looks into the living area and a private bedroom is above the kitchen (looking down to the living room)....you'll think it is a European Hostel. Now the rest of the story! You get the "Wild Hare Cafe and Little Foxes" gift shop. The ground floor (2 joined buildings 100-102 Oglesby St) have been entertaining guests from all around the world via Route 66 tourism for over 20 years. The restaurant currently serves Lunch only Thursday-Sunday. The eclectic design provides seating for 68 guests plus ample display space for gifts/antiques. Wonderfully unique wall paintings are everywhere! Quit your job and get ready to live your dream because the commercial kitchen, the gift inventory, all display cases are all included. The fully operational business has thrived in downtown Elkhart 22+ years and the owners are ready to "RETIRE". If you would love to own a ready to go business and live in a unique village near the Capital City of Illinois on Historic route 66...whew!! This might be the answer, so come to Elkhart first thing, have lunch and go explore the gift shop/ downtown(hours are Thursday-Sunday 11-2).....
For sale
$345,000
100-102 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL 62634
1beds
6,200sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1905
1.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$56/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Loft style livingHigh ceilingsWonderfully unique wall paintings
- 222 days
- 172
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert F Neal 217-737-9067,
ME Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1042361
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 20ft 0in
Other
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Other
- Area: 0
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 22ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 20ft 0in x 22ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 5000
Upper level
- Area: 1200
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,200
- Total interior livable area: 6,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Alley Access, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 1.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 90 2 parcels
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional parcels included: 1030300200
- Parcel number: 1030300100
- Zoning description: commercial
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Block, Brick
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Elkhart
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $56/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $3,014
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 223 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $345,000-8%$56/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000$60/sqft |
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| 9/28/2024 | Listing removed | $375,000$60/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Price change | $375,000-16.6%$60/sqft |
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| 4/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $449,900$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 62634
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Mt Pulaski
Source: RMLS Alliance 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.





