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100-102 Governor Oglesby Street, Elkhart, IL
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Why you’ll love it
A VERY UNIQUE LISTING!!!....Loft style living in Historic Elkhart Illinois next to route 66 and just 20 minutes from Springfield. the charming walk-up loft features a spacious living quarters with 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 20+ 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)..... Note: the seller is willing to provide a credit at closing of $10,620 to replace the second-floor windows.
Listed by: ME Realty
Co-listed by: ME Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: CA1042361
Based on information as of Aug 31, 2026 at 06:04pm EDT.
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Affordability
$2,147/mo
- Mortgage$1,896
- Property tax$251
- HOA fee
- Homeowners insurance
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FEMA Flood Zone X
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area — flood insurance is usually optional but still worth considering.
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Aug 31, 2026 at 06:04pm EDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
