Active - Other for rent
Harvard, IL
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Why you’ll love it
Prime rental opportunity offering exceptional visibility, flexibility, and potential in a high-profile commercial location. This highly visible 988-square-foot commercial building is strategically positioned at a busy signalized corner intersection, providing excellent exposure to approximately 12,000 vehicles daily. Ideal for a variety of retail, office, or service-based uses, the property offers outstanding accessibility and strong street presence. Whether you're launching a new venture or expanding an established business, this unique location presents an exceptional opportunity to create a destination that serves both the community and your long-term business goals. The current layout features a front office/reception or retail area with a pass-through to the warehouse space, providing flexibility for a variety of business concepts. Formerly utilized as a mechanic's shop, the building offers a blank canvas ready to be transformed into a warm, inviting, and customer-focused environment. The possibilities are endless!!! Envision an elevated coffee shop and cafe offering premium coffee blends and curated teas, where guests are welcomed at a refined front counter before settling into a bright, inviting atmosphere. With open garage doors, abundant natural light, and stylish bistro seating, the space blends sophistication and comfort, creating the perfect destination to gather, connect, and unwind. The property is equally suited for a flower shop, farm-to-table market, boutique retail store, salon, beauty studio, wellness practice, chiropractic office, or other professional service business. With its prominent location and adaptable floor plan, the possibilities are extensive. The owner is committed to helping bring your vision to life and is willing to complete exterior improvements, install a new asphalt parking lot, and provide interior build-out assistance with a minimum five-year lease commitment. Whether you're launching a new venture or expanding an existing business, this property offers the perfect foundation to bring your vision to life and build a thriving destination. Turn possibility into reality and establish your business at one of the area's most recognizable corner locations. Your DREAM business starts here!!! Schedule a tour and explore the possibilities today.****IMAGES PRESENTED ARE AI-GENERATED CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS DEPICTING THE POTENTIAL FUTURE LOOK OF THE BUILDING'S INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AFTER PLANNED ENHANCEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS****
Listings courtesy of Realty Executives Cornerstone as distributed by MLS GRID.
Listed by: Richard O'Connor • Realty Executives Cornerstone
Co-listed by: Lawrence Lang • Realty Executives Cornerstone
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12790998
Based on info available as of Nov 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM EST.
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