Set along a scenic stretch of riverfront, this industrial property offers a rare combination of historic character, expansive acreage and modern usability. Once home to a hydroelectric power station, the site played a meaningful role in bringing electric transit and early power infrastructure to the Illinois River Valley. Its legacy remains evident in the solid construction, soaring ceilings and substantial footprint. The main building provides 14,290 square feet of open-span space ideal for manufacturing, warehousing, fabrication, light industrial or specialty redevelopment. High ceilings and large floor areas offer flexible layout options, while the adjacent acreage allows for equipment storage, expansion, parking, or potential additional structures. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1989, the property includes several original structures that reflect the region's early energy production era. Their presence adds architectural interest and potential eligibility for certain historic property incentives (buyer to verify). This is an exceptional opportunity for businesses, developers or investors seeking a distinctive property with both functional industrial capacity and unique historic value.
Prime commercial opportunity in the heart of Marseilles! This well-built 2,400 sq ft building, offered for the first time, sits just one block off the main drag in the Central Business District. Zoned M-Manufacturing, the property offers incredible flexibility for a variety of uses - restaurant, retail, office, or service-based business. Constructed in 2013, the building features a solid wood frame with brick veneer exterior on a slab foundation and a truss roof system with shingles. Inside, you'll find a layout originally designed for a Subway restaurant, including a dining area, kitchen and prep space, order counter, and two ADA-compliant restrooms. Additional rooms include an office, mudroom, and utility area. The property also offers two 200-amp electrical services, two HVAC units, direct and indirect lighting, and a convenient drive-up window. Sitting on 1.61 acre with frontage along Commercial Street, this property is ideally located near the Illinois River, Illini State Park, and just minutes from Starved Rock Country and Heritage Harbor. Endless potential, excellent visibility, and a prime location - don't miss this opportunity to bring your business vision to life!
Presenting an exceptional value-add investment opportunity, the 2,500 SF free-standing building at 1245 E Bluff St is an ideal prospect for retail investors. The entire .88 acre property is zoned for business. The existing building was most recently operating as a laundromat with 20 washers and 20 dryers. The remaining property provides a strategic location for retail ventures seeking high visibility and accessibility. Positioned in the vibrant Marseilles area, this property represents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking a promising commercial asset in a thriving market. Additional PINS - 24-18-421-048 & 24-18-421-028.

Marseilles is located in Illinois. Marseilles, Illinois has a population of 4,384. Marseilles is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 27.44% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.66%.
The median household income in Marseilles, Illinois is $53,958. The median household income for the surrounding county is $62,825 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Marseilles is 42.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.4 inches per year, with 22.5 inches of snow per year.