100-102 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, 62634
About This Home
A VERY UNIQUE LISTING!!!....Loft style living in Historic Elkhart Illinois next to route 66 and just 20 minutes from Springfield. the charming walk-up loft features a spacious living quarters with high ceilings, kitchen/dining looks into the living area and a private bedroom is above the kitchen (looking down to the living room)....you'll think it is a European Hostel. Now the rest of the story! You get the "Wild Hare Cafe and Little Foxes" gift shop. The ground floor (2 joined buildings 100-102 Oglesby St) have been entertaining guests from all around the world via Route 66 tourism for over 20 years. The restaurant currently serves Lunch only Thursday-Sunday. The eclectic design provides seating for 68 guests plus ample display space for gifts/antiques. Wonderfully unique wall paintings are everywhere! Quit your job and get ready to live your dream because the commercial kitchen, the gift inventory, all display cases are all included. The fully operational business has thrived in downtown Elkhart 20+ years and the owners are ready to "RETIRE". If you would love to own a ready to go business and live in a unique village near the Capital City of Illinois on Historic route 66...whew!! This might be the answer, so come to Elkhart first thing, have lunch and go explore the gift shop/ downtown(hours are Thursday-Sunday 11-2)....THEN call your realtor and make an appointment.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Stone
- Roof: Rubber
- Construction materials: Block,Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Purifier,Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 20ft 0in
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Fireplace features: Electric
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 6,200
- Total interior livable area: 6,200 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 22ft 0in
Living Room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 20ft 0in x 22ft 0in
Main Level
- Area: 5000
Other
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Other
- Area: 0
Upper Level
- Area: 1200
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1030300100
- Zoning description: commercial
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Lot size: 1.37 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 66 x 90 2 parcels
Parking
- Parking features: On Street,Alley Access
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,744 | $20,928 |
| Home Insurance * | $484 | $5,808 |
| Property Taxes | $494 | $5,928 |
| Electricity | $476 | $5,722 |
| Total | $3,198 | $38,376 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | Listed for sale | $375,000 |
| 2024-09-28 | Listing removed | $375,000 |
| 2024-06-12 | Price change | $375,000 |
| 2024-04-01 | Listed for sale | $449,900 |
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