Former Central IL Big Box Retail - Zoned Industrial
Industrial | 62,000 SqFt
Marketing description
Position your operations at the heart of the Midwest with this highly visible, clear-span industrial facility located on East Pershing Road in Decatur, IL. Formerly a grocery store, this M-1 zoned property offers national tenants over 6 acres of prime real estate with unmatched access to regional and national logistics networks.
The 17' clear-height facility is designed for efficiency, featuring wide column spacing (30’ x 40’), five loading docks with expansion potential, multiple drive-in doors, and nearly 287 parking spaces. Ample paved lay-down space supports outdoor storage, fleet operations, or secured staging areas—perfect for logistics, warehousing, or light manufacturing.
Just 3.5 miles from Interstate 72 and minutes from the Midwest Inland Port, the site provides direct access to five major highways, three Class I railroads (CN, CSX, Norfolk Southern), and an ILS-equipped airport. Neighboring major employers include ADM, Caterpillar, and Tate & Lyle—further supported by a skilled, locally available workforce and business-friendly utilities and infrastructure.
This is a rare opportunity for national operators to establish or expand in a high-visibility, high-capacity site tailored for scale, efficiency, and long-term growth in Central Illinois.
Investment highlights
Prime location on a major east‑west logistics corridor – Positioned on East Pershing Road with daily traffic exceeding 20,000 vehicles and just 3.5 miles from I-72, this facility offers top-tier visibility and regional connectivity.
Large-scale, versatile industrial site – A former grocery store converted to industrial use, the property encompasses 66,000 SF on ±6.07 acres, featuring a clear-span layout, 18‑ft ceiling height, and 30’ × 40’ column spacing, perfectly suited to warehousing, light manufacturing, or distribution.
Robust logistics infrastructure – Equipped with five dock-high loading bays (expandable), multiple drive-in doors, nearly 287 parking spaces, and dedicated lay-down areas—plus proximity to state-of-the-art Midwest Inland Port, three Class I railroads (CN, CSX, Norfolk Southern), five major highways, and an ILS-equipped airport.
Strategic market adjacency – Located near global operations of ADM, Caterpillar, and Tate & Lyle, with a skilled local workforce, reliable utilities, and strong industrial infrastructure supporting long-term operational scalability.
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