$4,500,000

1800 N State Route 1, Watseka IL, 60970

Price per sqft$112.50

Property size40,000 sqft

Property typeCommercial

Listed by Tim Smith with Smith's Real Estate Services, 815-383-7592

Overview

Active

Listed Sep 4, 2026

Updated 4 days ago

**HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THE FACILITY BEHIND A NATIONALLY KNOWN CUSTOM SHOP!** Currently home to Nichols Paint & Fab-featured for two seasons on MotorTrend's *Wrench'd*-this extraordinary Watseka complex was built new in 2022 with one goal: create a turnkey facility capable of taking high-end automotive projects from concept to completion! Spread across **8.41 acres with approximately 40,000 sq. ft. between two buildings**, this place is built to perform. The 30,000 sq. ft. main facility combines an impressive showroom and reception area with dedicated finish, fabrication and prep/paint departments, radiant heated floors, zoned HVAC, offices, showers, break room, extensive storage, second-floor finished space, professional paint booth and prep area. A separate **10,000 sq. ft. building** houses the Dyno and additional equipment. Located along State Route 1 with **9,050 AADT at the intersection**, the property offers outstanding visibility and exposure. Select equipment is included, with additional equipment negotiable. Bring your automotive, fabrication, performance, manufacturing or specialty operation and step into a modern, nationally recognized facility **built to make big things happen!**

Additional information

MLS^® ID: 12751835

Interior Features

Bedrooms: 0
Cooling: Yes
Basement: No

Exterior Features

Lot Size: 7.64 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes: $42,554
Tax Frequency: Annually

Listed by Tim Smith with Smith's Real Estate Services, 815-383-7592

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