Absolute NNN Hardee's (Dark)

316 South Main Street, Paris, IL 61944

Property Information

  • For Sale $350,000
  • Property Type Retail - Freestanding
  • Property Size 4,575 SF
  • Lot Size 0.52 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Year Built 1937
  • Date Updated Jun 9, 2026

Description

Paris, Illinois is a small but established community in east-central Illinois and the county seat of Edgar County. With a population of approximately 8,000 residents, the city functions as the primary commercial, healthcare, and civic hub for the surrounding rural area. Its historic downtown, anchored by the Edgar County Courthouse, supports local retail, dining, and service businesses that benefit from consistent, necessity-driven demand.The local economy is supported by education, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture-related industries, providing a stable employment base. As the county seat, Paris benefits from government employment and daily traffic tied to courts, municipal offices, and professional services. Household incomes are moderate, reinforcing demand for value-oriented retail, quick-service restaurants, and essential services rather than discretionary luxury uses.Paris is strategically located near U.S. Route 150, providing regional connectivity to Champaign–Urbana to the northwest and Terre Haute, Indiana to the southeast. The city’s role as a regional service center, combined with limited new retail development, creates a low-volatility environment attractive to investors seeking stable cash flow from necessity-based and neighborhood-serving commercial assets..

Highlights

  • Drive-Thru Potential | Site configuration and prior use support drive-thru functionality, a highly desirable feature for modern QSR and coffee operators
  • Freestanding Value Add Restaurant Building | Former Hardee’s with existing restaurant layout, kitchen infrastructure, and dedicated parking, allowing for efficient re-tenanting or redevelopment
  • High-Visibility Location | Positioned along South Main Street, a primary north–south corridor through Paris averaging 6,500+ vehicles per day
  • Small-Market Stability | Located in a stable market with retailers like Dollar General, Verizon, Burger King, Walmart, Dollar Tree, CVS and More
  • Strong Accessibility | Convenient ingress/egress with close proximity to downtown Paris and nearby residential neighborhoods, schools, and developments

Contacts

Kaleb Rupp

Encore Real Estate Investment Services

Location

Contact Listing Broker
Kaleb Rupp

Encore Real Estate Investment Services

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