40 E SIMMONS ST, Galesburg, IL 61401
40 E SIMMONS ST, Galesburg, IL 61401
40 E SIMMONS ST, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Janet Arns

Janet Arns

+1(217) 617-0751
Listed by Kori Jensen • CENTURY 21 Tucker Swanson
$675,000
Est. payment /mo
30,849 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Commercial

Sub Type Commercial

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 30,849 sqft

Price per Sqft $21

MLS Listing ID CA1039079

Year Built 1961

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.950 Acres

Acres 0.95

Lot Dimensions 132 x 312

Property Sub-Type Commercial

Source rmlsa

Property Description

Step into a rare piece of downtown Galesburg history, now ready for its next chapter. Formerly the Galesburg Public Library, this iconic landmark at 40 E. Simmons St. stands in the very heart of the Central Business District. With its brick and slate exterior and commanding street presence, it offers the perfect blend of historic character and modern potential. Inside, the building has been fully emptied and is primed for redevelopment. The layout features a large, open upstairs level ideal for creative office, retail, gallery, event, or boutique hospitality concepts plus a partial basement for storage and back-of-house needs. Recent rooftop HVAC units installed in 2020 provide a valuable systems update for a head start on build-out. The property benefits from B-3 Central Business District zoning, supporting a wide range of commercial uses in this walkable, amenity-rich location. Positioned amid restaurants, shops, services, public parking, and civic anchors and just one block from Main Street, this is a signature redevelopment opportunity where historic charm meets everyday convenience. Write the next story for a Galesburg cornerstone and bring your vision to life downtown.

Location

State IL

County Knox

Area Galesburg Southeast

Zoning Commercial

Direction From Main Street. S. on Broad, E. on Simmons

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hot Water, Baseboard, Zoned

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Concrete, Tile

Fireplace N

Exterior

View true

Roof Type Flat

Total Parking Spaces 10

Garage 1

Building

Faces From Main Street. S. on Broad, E. on Simmons

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Municipal/City

Structure Type Brick,Block

Others

Tax ID 99-15-206-001

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Janet Arns

Janet Arns

+1(217) 617-0751

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