Illinois Rte 59 & Big Hollow Rd

Pads available (0.5 - 5ac) at one of Lake County’s premier development sites — located in one of the 10 fastest-growing lake towns in America. With ±1,300 feet of frontage, multiple access points, and visibility opposite Jewel-Osco, Menards, and other national retailers, this site offers unmatched exposure and synergy. Positioned at the intersection of two major thoroughfares with nearly 41,000 vehicles per day, Fox Lake Plaza is ideal for retail, restaurant, automotive, hotel, and service uses.

• ±1,300 feet of frontage on US Hwy 12 (IL Route 59), with exceptional visibility and access

• Over 40,000 vehicles per day (VPD) at the intersection of Hwy 12 (27,791 VPD) and Big Hollow Road (13,074 VPD)

• Directly across from Menards, Jewel-Osco, Circle K, Valvoline, Chase, and Wendy’s Just north of Home Depot, Sherwin Williams, AutoZone, ALDI, and Jimmy John’s → Only major retail node within 3.5 miles

• Demographics that drive demand:

  • 107,000+ residents within 5 miles

  • $103,800 average household income

  • 302 new apartments delivering within ¼ mile (2026–2027)

• Tourism + Local Density:

  • Just south of the Chain O’Lakes (Fox Lake, Pistakee, Nippersink, Grass Lake)

  • Over a million annual visitors from lake homes, marinas, and watersports

• Strong tenant interest from national retail brands already in discussion

• Business-friendly municipality with fast-tracked permitting and approvals

• Located in Fox Lake’s South Business District, eligible for infrastructure funding assistance

• 2.5 miles from Fox Lake Metra Station — regional connectivity for workforce and visitors

• Flexible pad sizes and zoning — ideal for retail, restaurant, automotive, hotel, and service uses