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Linda Kaszynski
REALTOR®
(815) 228-5622

201 N Beech Street, Forrest, IL 61741

$179,000
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MLS#12201360
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPECommercial - Office

Property Description

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a unique, historical property, preserved and renovated to its former glory! This former church is over 4,900 sq ft with two levels. It is now being used as a hat museum, featuring over 17,000 hats and over 38,000 pens/pencils (and even more unique collectibles throughout). The high ceilings, original stained-glass windows, beautiful woodwork, church pews and altar remain in excellent condition. Prior to the museum opening in 2017, an entire year of updates brought this building back to life including but not limited to: new drywall, insulation, electrical, flooring, roof, paint, public restroom, furnace and air conditioner. An additional kitchen space and half bath are ready for your finishing touches on the lower level. Schedule a showing today to experience the beauty of this building and unique display of memorabilia that could be yours!

201 N Beech Street | MLS# 12201360

This commercial property located at 201 N Beech Street, Forrest, IL 61741 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $179,000. Search Forrest real estate on lindakaszynski.dickersonnieman.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Commercial - Office
Cooling: Central Air
Lot Size: 0.20 Acres
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $798
Year Built: 1900

Feature Descriptions

Current Use: Commercial
Days on Site: 493
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Frontage Type: City Street
HVAC: Forced Air
Location: Corner, In City Limits
Lot Dimensions: 66X132
Miscellaneous Indoor: Private Restroom/s, Public Restroom/s, Storage Inside
Parcel#: 260330800600
Parking: 1-5 Spaces
Potential Use: Commercial, Office, Multi-Family, Single Family, Zoning Change Required

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Keeley Real Estate
Agency Phone: 815-692-4388

Shown By

Agent Name: Linda Kaszynski
Agent Phone: (815) 228-5622
Agency Title: Dickerson & Nieman Realtors

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