81 W Jefferson St

81 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432

Property Information

  • For Lease $13.35/SF/YR
  • Property Type Restaurant
  • Property Size 3,146 SF
  • Lot Size 0.07 Acre
  • Zoning B-2
  • Additional Rent $13.35/SF/YR
  • # of Floors 2
  • Average Floor Size 2,420 SF
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 20
  • Parking Ratio 6.36 / 1,000 SF
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Year Built 2000
  • Date Updated May 5, 2026

Description

Rare downtown Joliet restaurant/retail building directly across from the Will County Courthouse in the core business/legal district. The property is a two-story, Class B building (reported 3,146 SF leasable area) on an approximately 0.07-acre lot, originally built in 1910. Visibility is strong on Jefferson Street, with reported AADT of 11,110. Parking lot with approx. 20 spaces. Adjacent to Barrett's Lot, city parking with 65 spaces.

Highlights

  • Downtown Joliet location with parking directly across from Will County Courthouse
  • Joliet's City Center TIF district
  • On-site parking for 20 and backs to city lot for 65 more
  • Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone
  • 11,110 AADT

1 Space Available

1st&2nd

Space Type

Restaurant

Lease Rate

$13.35/SF/YR

Total Space

3,146 SF

Additional Space Type

Retail (Other)

# Of Parking Spaces

20

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Term

From 3 Years

Sublease

No

Build Type

Partial build out

Rare downtown Joliet restaurant opportunity directly across from Will County Courthouse! Unbeatable location for dine-in and carry-out, with parking, liquor license in place. Approx. 2,420 sq ft on the main level plus ~726 sq ft upstairs office/storage space, and a full basement. Built-out for restaurant or food service with ample dine-in area, 2 restrooms, large kitchen featuring a hood and 3-compartment sink, and rear storage area for refrigeration and back-of-house use. Located in Joliet's City Center TIF district and within the Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone, offering potential business opportunities. Strong visibility with AADT reported at 11,110. MG lease @ $3,500/month + water, gas, and electric (no tax or CAM charges). Owner is offering 4 months rent abatement. Adjacent parking lot with approx. 20 spaces included for shared use with adjacent liquor store, or can be negotiated separately for exclusive use/conversion to beer garden. Adjacent to Barrett's Lot, city parking with 65 spaces. 2 months rent and 5k security deposit due at signing.

Contacts

Alex Fenske

Keller Williams Preferred Realty

Location

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Alex Fenske

Keller Williams Preferred Realty

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