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2045 W Galena Avenue

Freeport, IL 61032
  • $325,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 57 Days
  • MLS #: 12529264
$325,000
  • 0
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 0
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
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Commercial
Built:
1974
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Welcome to 2045 W Galena Ave - a turnkey, historically auto-oriented building sitting on ~0.58 acres in a high-traffic section of Freeport. This facility has served as an automotive restoration shop and muffler/repair business for decades under only two owners (since 1974), making it a rare find with deep roots in the local automotive trade. Updated electrical, including solar system that is owned free and clear to keep overhead low. Radiant overhead heat keeps the shop comfortable all year. Potential Uses Automotive repair, restoration, muffler/exhaust shop, detailing, bodywork, or customization Mechanic or fabrication shop: welding, small-scale metal work, custom fabrication Vehicle storage / winter storage for classic cars, seasonal inventory, or small-fleet parking Light industrial or distribution use, warehousing, or small manufacturing - especially given low overhead costs and existing heavy-duty utilities This Property Stands Out This property represents a rare opportunity: an existing automotive-suited building, on a good size lot, already configured for vehicular access, with updated infrastructure and low operating costs. For a buyer seeking a ready-to-go shop, or someone wanting to start an automotive business without having to retrofit a generic warehouse, 2045 W Galena Ave offers serious time- and cost-savings.Given its size, utilities, and location, this is more than just a building - it's a jump-start to business continuity or new operation with serious upside.

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2045 W Galena Avenue Freeport, IL 61032

  • Price: $325,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 57 Days
  • MLS #: 12529264
0
Beds
0
Baths
0
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
1974
Built
Neighborhood:
Stephenson
County:
Stephenson
Area:
Stephenson
Property Description
Welcome to 2045 W Galena Ave - a turnkey, historically auto-oriented building sitting on ~0.58 acres in a high-traffic section of Freeport. This facility has served as an automotive restoration shop and muffler/repair business for decades under only two owners (since 1974), making it a rare find with deep roots in the local automotive trade. Updated electrical, including solar system that is owned free and clear to keep overhead low. Radiant overhead heat keeps the shop comfortable all year. Potential Uses Automotive repair, restoration, muffler/exhaust shop, detailing, bodywork, or customization Mechanic or fabrication shop: welding, small-scale metal work, custom fabrication Vehicle storage / winter storage for classic cars, seasonal inventory, or small-fleet parking Light industrial or distribution use, warehousing, or small manufacturing - especially given low overhead costs and existing heavy-duty utilities This Property Stands Out This property represents a rare opportunity: an existing automotive-suited building, on a good size lot, already configured for vehicular access, with updated infrastructure and low operating costs. For a buyer seeking a ready-to-go shop, or someone wanting to start an automotive business without having to retrofit a generic warehouse, 2045 W Galena Ave offers serious time- and cost-savings.Given its size, utilities, and location, this is more than just a building - it's a jump-start to business continuity or new operation with serious upside.
Exterior Features

Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter Frontage Type City StreetPublic Road Outdoor Parking 31-50 Spaces Roof Rubber Roof Structure PitchedSteel Joists Water Drainage Floor Drains

Interior Features

Cooling None Flooring Concrete Heat Ventilation Ceiling UnitsGasRadiators Miscellaneous Inside Accessible EntranceOverhead Door/sPrivate Restroom/sStorage Inside

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN Yes Approximate Age Older Building Area Total 0.58 Built Before1978 YN Yes Current Use Automotive Electric Circuit BreakersService - 201 to 600 AmpsThree Phase440 Volts Fire Protection Fire Extinguisher/sCarbon Monoxide Detector(s) Geographic Locale Far West Gross Income 0 Gross Scheduled Income 0 Insurance Expense 4800 Location Out Lot of Shopping CenterIn City LimitsHigh Traffic Area Mls Actual Status Active Ownership Types Individual Possible Use CommercialOfficeRetail Property Sub Type Business Rental Price 2.5 Tax Annual Amount 6133.78 Tax Year 2024 Tenant Pays TaxesInsuranceRepairsAll Utilities Total Monthly Income 0 Type Mixed Use Water Source Municipal Water Zoning COMMR

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