Corporate-Backed NNN Investment Property in Ottawa, Illinois
Fee-Simple Real Estate | Corporate-Guaranteed NNN Lease
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Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the fee-simple interest in a stabilized express car wash property in Ottawa, Illinois. This 1.08-acre site offers 250 feet of prime frontage, excellent visibility, and convenient access with multiple ingress/egress points. The property is secured by a 20-year absolute triple-net (NNN) lease with no landlord responsibilities and backed by a corporate guarantee from Sparkle Express Car Wash, Inc., ensuring predictable, long-term cash flow.
For investors, Ottawa combines credit-backed passive income with tax-efficient ownership, including the ability to utilize 100% bonus depreciation year one of ownership (per buyer’s tax advisor). The location benefits from strong retail co-tenancy, proximity to Interstate 80, and a resilient consumer base, making it a compelling play for investors seeking both stable income and long-term asset appreciation.
Portfolio Note - This asset is one of four Central Illinois sites (Macomb, Morton, Ottawa, Peru) available individually or as a portfolio. A portfolio acquisition offers scale, geographic diversification, and a larger corporate-backed income stream across multiple markets.
Next Steps - Please get in touch with the listing agent to request the full Offering Memorandum, detailed lease abstracts, and materials for this site and the remaining portfolio assets
Fee-Simple NNN Investment Opportunity in Illinois Non-Disclosure Agreement
PROPERTY & OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
Lot Size: 1.08 +/- AC
Building Size: 5,400 +/- SF
Frontage: 250 +/- FT along Etna Road
Traffic: 8,000+ VPD (21,600+ VPD along the Columbus Street corridor)
Lease: 20-year NNN lease through March 12, 2044
Rent Growth: 2% annual increases
Tenant: Sparkle Express Car Wash, Inc. (Corporate Guarantee)
Depreciation Advantage: 100% bonus depreciation in year one of ownership
Investment highlights
KEY INVESTMENT DRIVERS
Corporate-Backed Income: NNN obligations guaranteed by Sparkle Express Car Wash, Inc.
Pure Passive Income: Absolute NNN lease ensures zero landlord responsibilities
Bonus Depreciation: 100% accelerated depreciation available in year one
Stable Growth: 2% annual rent increases provide predictable income appreciation
Long-Term Value: NNN income and premium appreciating infill real estate
Portfolio Option: Available individually or within a four-site portfolio across the Central Illinois Corridor
INVESTOR HIGHLIGHTS
Passive Income: 20-year absolute NNN lease with no landlord duties
Tax Benefits: Accelerated depreciation maximizes first-year tax efficiency
Corporate Credit: Backed by a strong regional operator with a corporate guarantee
Retail Density: Walmart, Starbucks, Aldi, and more anchor the corridor
Accessibility: Direct proximity to Interstate 80 provides regional connectivity
Portfolio Growth: Optional aggregation with additional sites for scale and diversification
WHY INVEST IN THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS CORRIDOR?
The Central Illinois Corridor, anchored by Peoria, Ottawa, Morton, and Macomb, reaches over 513.6K people across 211.8K households, with an average household income of $92.1K+. This provides a blend of stability, growth, and diversification, especially when viewed through the lens of value investing. Landlord fundamentals are reinforced by the corridor’s interstate connectivity (I-74/I-80/I-39), strong mobility (≈1.85 vehicles/household), and ongoing industrial/logistics investment with blue-chip anchors (e.g., Caterpillar, OSF, Frito-Lay, Trader Joe’s, Ameren, Komatsu), which collectively support steady traffic, employment, and spend.
For value-minded investors, fee-simple positions in these infill submarkets offer secure absolute NNN income (with corporate guarantees and built-in escalators) plus long-term land appreciation; paired with accelerated depreciation (per buyer’s tax counsel), the result is predictable cash flow, tax efficiency, and durable exit optionality.
For information on additional sites in the portfolio or to request access to the full Offering Memorandum, please click below to connect with us directly and complete the NDA for this property
Fee-Simple NNN Investment Opportunity in Illinois Non-Disclosure Agreement
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