Front view of the Route 17 mixed-use commercial and residential property near Kankakee, Illinois
Route 17 · Kankakee Area, Illinois

Rare Business & Investment Opportunity on Route 17

Own the property. Build the business. Create multiple possibilities.

Discover a unique mixed-use opportunity along Route 17 in the Kankakee area. This property combines commercial space, residential income potential, outdoor space, and an additional building—giving an entrepreneur, investor, or expanding business owner flexibility to create a strategy that works for them.

Offered at $425,000

Presented by Z Realty Group Co. — Your Next Move Deserves a Plan.

More Than Just a Commercial Property

This Route 17 opportunity offers a combination of commercial and residential space that may appeal to investors, entrepreneurs, owner-users, and business operators looking for their next location.

Property Highlights

Mixed-Use Commercial & Residential Property

Commercial space paired with residential living space in one property.

Two Residential Apartments

Additional residential component included with the property.

Additional Building

Extra structure on site for storage, workshop, or other potential uses.

Outdoor Space

Open outdoor area on the property.

Route 17 Visibility

Frontage along the Route 17 corridor.

Approximately 4 Miles From I-57

Convenient access to regional transportation routes.

~6,450 Vehicles Per Day

Based on available 2025 IDOT traffic information.

Multiple Potential Uses

Opportunity to consider a range of business or investment strategies.

Offered at $425,000

Property information is believed to be accurate but should be independently verified by buyers and their representatives.

One Property. More Than One Way to Make It Work.

Finding a property that offers both business space and additional income-producing possibilities can be difficult.

This property provides an opportunity to think beyond a traditional commercial purchase.

An owner-user could operate a business from the commercial portion while exploring rental income from the residential units. An investor could evaluate leasing opportunities across the various components of the property. An entrepreneur may see the opportunity to establish a business today while creating additional income streams for the future.

The flexibility is what makes this property worth a closer look.

Your business. Your investment. Your vision.

Exterior view of the Route 17 mixed-use property with deck and parking

What Could You Create Here?

Sometimes the best way to understand a property is to imagine what it could become. Depending on zoning, licensing, approvals, and a buyer's individual plans, potential concepts may include:

Restaurant or Café

Create a neighborhood dining destination or casual food concept.

Retail or Boutique

Establish a specialty retail store, clothing boutique, market, or service-based storefront.

Franchise Location

Business owners and franchise operators may find the Route 17 exposure attractive for expansion.

Beauty & Wellness Concept

Consider salon, barber, beauty, wellness, or related service possibilities.

Professional Office

Potential space for professional services, business offices, consulting, or client-based operations.

Specialty Market or Community-Focused Business

Explore concepts designed to serve residents throughout the surrounding communities.

Stop Thinking Like a Tenant. Start Thinking Like an Owner.

For the right business owner, purchasing commercial real estate can provide something leasing cannot—the opportunity to control your location while building equity in the property.

Instead of simply paying rent to someone else, an owner-user may have the opportunity to operate their business from a property they own while evaluating additional income opportunities from other areas of the property.

For entrepreneurs ready to take the next step, this property deserves consideration.

Already operating a successful business? This could be Location #2.

Looking for Multiple Income Possibilities?

This property includes commercial space along with two residential apartments and an additional building, creating several components for an investor to evaluate.

Potential strategies may include operating or leasing the commercial space, maintaining residential rental income, repositioning portions of the property, or developing a long-term mixed-use investment strategy.

The property should be evaluated based on the buyer's investment objectives, financing, zoning requirements, condition, operating expenses, and anticipated improvements.

Don't just look at the building. Look at the possibilities.

Residential Income Potential

The inclusion of two residential apartments adds another dimension to this commercial opportunity.

For some buyers, the residential component may provide an opportunity to offset property expenses while operating a business from the commercial portion. For an investor, the combination of residential and commercial space may offer diversification within a single property.

Rental income, lease terms, occupancy information, expenses, and unit details should be verified during the buyer's due-diligence period.

A Route 17 Location With Access to the Greater Kankakee Area

Location can make a major difference when choosing where to establish or expand a business.

The property is positioned along Route 17 in the Kankakee area, approximately 4 miles from I-57, providing convenient access to surrounding communities and regional transportation routes.

Available IDOT traffic information indicates approximately 6,450 vehicles per day along this portion of Route 17.

Whether you're serving local residents, attracting customers from surrounding communities, or establishing another business location, this property deserves a closer look.

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Take a Closer Look

Explore the property inside and out. Review the commercial areas, residential portions, additional building, outdoor space, and overall site to begin imagining how the property could support your business or investment strategy.

Front view of the Route 17 property: main building with deck, signage, and parking
Front of the Building
Dining room with set tables and warm wood interior
Dining Room
Full-service bar with coolers, taps, and string lighting
The Bar
Bar lounge area with tables, darts, and gaming machines
Lounge & Entertainment Area
Video gaming machines in a dedicated gaming area
Video Gaming Area
Outdoor deck with seating, games, and a view of the yard
Outdoor Deck
Large grassy yard with picnic tables and the additional building
Yard & Additional Building

Envision the Possibilities

Conceptual renderings showing how the space could look for different business types.

Conceptual rendering: café or coffee shop interior
Café / Coffee Shop Concept
Conceptual rendering: modern retail boutique interior
Retail Boutique Concept
Conceptual rendering: beauty and wellness salon interior
Beauty & Wellness Concept
Conceptual rendering: residential apartments with outdoor seating
Apartments & Outdoor Space Concept

AI Concept Rendering: Images shown in this section are conceptual visualizations only and do not represent the property's current condition, existing improvements, approved uses, or guaranteed future development. Buyers should independently verify zoning, permits, licensing, and feasibility.

Could Your Business Work Here?

That's the question we want you to consider.

Let's explore whether this property fits your plan.

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Your Next Business Move Could Start Here.

Opportunities are often created by seeing possibilities that others overlook.

Explore the property. Study the numbers. Imagine the business.

Then decide whether this could be your next move.

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Your Next Move Deserves a Plan.

Disclaimer: All information is provided for informational and marketing purposes only and is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Buyers should independently verify all property information, measurements, zoning, permitted uses, licenses, traffic counts, rental information, income, expenses, condition, and development feasibility. Any proposed business uses or conceptual renderings are examples only and are subject to governmental approvals, zoning, licensing, permitting, and other applicable requirements. Equal Housing Opportunity.