0 Church Road SE Marengo, IL 60152
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  0 Church Road SE Marengo, IL 60152

Active (1 Days)
$1,100,000 (USD)
11.77
ACRES

Description

Positioned at the highly visible intersection of US Route 20 (Grant Highway) and Church Road in Marengo, Illinois, this exceptional 11.77-acre commercial land offering presents a rare opportunity for developers, owner-users, investors, and national operators seeking a strategic location with outstanding accessibility and long-term growth potential. This property consists of two prominent corner parcels totaling approximately 512,701 square feet, with an estimated 10 usable acres, currently combined under one PIN. Located just north of the I-90 interchange corridor, the site benefits from strong traffic exposure, easy regional access, and increasing commercial demand throughout McHenry County. The parcel is zoned B3 Commercial, allowing for a broad range of commercial and industrial uses, making it one of the most flexible and attractive development opportunities in the area. The property's strategic positioning along Grant Highway creates tremendous visibility for future development. With frontage on both a county road and state highway, this site is ideally suited for high-traffic commercial operations such as truck parking facilities, logistics hubs, gas stations, travel centers, retail centers, industrial flex developments, outdoor storage, service-oriented businesses, and mixed commercial uses. The seller has experienced significant interest from trucking and logistics-related groups, including a prior buyer who reportedly pursued municipal approvals for a truck parking facility and office development. Preliminary development concepts and plans may be available to qualified buyers involved in the transportation or trucking industry. The land itself is level and highly usable, offering efficient site planning potential with minimal topographical limitations. Utilities including electric and gas are nearby, while well and septic systems would be required for development. The site's corner configuration enhances ingress and egress opportunities and provides excellent flexibility for phased development or subdivision into smaller commercial parcels if desired. Marengo continues to emerge as a strategic growth corridor for industrial and transportation-related users due to its proximity to Interstate 90, major freight routes, and expanding suburban development patterns. This location offers direct access to the greater Chicago metropolitan area while maintaining lower development costs and fewer operational constraints than many nearby suburban markets. For developers and investors, this property represents a unique chance to acquire a highly visible commercial tract with significant upside potential in one of Northern Illinois' growing transportation corridors. Whether the vision involves a truck terminal, fuel center, industrial park, commercial retail development, or flex industrial campus, this property offers the size, zoning, and location necessary to support a wide range of profitable future uses.

MLS #:
12644769
Taxes
$214(2024)
Lot Size
11.77 acres
Type
Land
School District
154,165
County
McHenry County

Listed By

Paul Proano, Coldwell Banker Realty
Maria "Kaye" Sotto Rice, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data
Last checked May 15 2026 at 5:22 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Utility: Electricity Nearby, Utility: Natural Gas Nearby, Water Source: Well Required
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
School Information
  • High School: Marengo High School
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Disclaimer: Square footage is based on information available to agent, including County records. Information has not been verified by agent and should be verified by buyer.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 5/15/2026 05:22. 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.