1116 AUBURN ST ROCKFORD IL 61103-4702
Prime Commercial Opportunity on High-Traffic Corridor!
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Whether you are looking for a permitted use by-right or a highly viable Special Use candidate, this lot is perfectly positioned for success.
Top 3 Development Potentials:
1. Drive-Through Retail or Premium Coffee Shop (Special/Permitted Use) The City of Rockford’s C-2 zoning limits uses that cause "undue traffic congestion." Because this lot features dual street access, it presents the ultimate solution: vehicles can enter from the main thoroughfare and seamlessly exit onto the secondary street. This natural traffic flow makes it a premier location for a drive-through coffee shop, a boutique bakery, or a fast-casual pick-up window where efficiency is key.
2. Professional or Medical Office (Permitted Use) Offices are permitted by-right in the C-2 district. With 7,000 square feet, there is ample room to construct a state-of-the-art dental clinic, chiropractic office, or professional service firm (insurance, law, or real estate). The dual access allows you to design a highly efficient site plan: place an attractive, welcoming storefront facing the main corridor, with a private, easily accessible employee and client parking lot utilizing the secondary street.
3. Artist Live/Work Space or Boutique Retail (Permitted/Special Use) Because C-2 restricts outdoor storage and limits outdoor displays to "private sidewalks that abut the principal structure," an upscale, enclosed boutique or gallery is a perfect fit. The zoning explicitly supports Artist Live/Work spaces (permitted above the ground floor, or as a Special Use on the ground floor). An entrepreneur could build a gorgeous storefront/gallery on the main level with a modern loft residence above, turning this highly visible lot into a creative destination.
Why this lot? The zoning is clear, the traffic is built-in, and the dual access solves the parking and flow challenges that hold other lots back.
Investment highlights
Lot Size: 50’ x 140’ (7,000 sq. ft.) Zoning: C-2 (Limited Commercial District) Access: Rare Dual-Street Access
Positioned in a bustling, high-traffic corridor, this 7,000+ sq. ft. lot offers a versatile canvas for your next commercial venture. Zoned C-2, this property is explicitly designated by the City of Rockford for a "wide range of development options for the retail sale of goods and for professional and commercial services." The true star of this property, however, is the dual street access—a highly sought-after feature that guarantees excellent traffic flow, easy ingress/egress, and maximum visibility for your business.
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