What is the asking price for REIT Sale | Former Smokey Bones BBQ | Access to I-55/I-72 & 1,300 Hotel Rooms?

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What is the total size of REIT Sale | Former Smokey Bones BBQ | Access to I-55/I-72 & 1,300 Hotel Rooms?

The property has a total square footage of 7,443 SF.

When was this property built?

REIT Sale | Former Smokey Bones BBQ | Access to I-55/I-72 & 1,300 Hotel Rooms was built in 1996.

How many parking spaces are available at REIT Sale | Former Smokey Bones BBQ | Access to I-55/I-72 & 1,300 Hotel Rooms?

The property features 160 parking spaces, resulting in a parking ratio of 21.50 / 1,000 SF.

2660 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703

For Sale Contact for pricing
Property Type Retail
Property Size 7,443 SF
Lot Size 2.27 Acre
Parking Spaces Avail. 160
Parking Ratio 21.50 / 1,000 SF
Year Built 1996
Date Updated Oct 16, 2026
Visibility/Traffic Count (VPD) 11,704

Description

Starting Bid: $1

Auctioneer: Scott Bowers

Auctioneer Company: c/o Fisher Auction Company Inc.

Auctioneer License: 040000273

• Second-Generation Restaurant Opportunity: ±7,443 SF former Smokey Bones on huge ±2.27 acres offers built-in infrastructure for fast reuse.

• Signalized Corner Near I-55 and I-72: S. Dirksen Parkway exposure reaches ±11,704 VPD with interstate access about one mile away.

• 160 Parking Spaces on Expansive Parcel: Large paved field, monument signage, and ±270 feet of frontage support flexible operations.

• Food-Service Buildout Ready for Reuse: Commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler/freezer, and dining areas can reduce startup needs for new users.

For Tours prior to auction, please email & **Tours will not be allowed after auction. Brokered by Marcus & Millichap and powered by RealINSIGHT Marketplace, 2660 S. Dirksen Parkway in Springfield, Illinois is a vacant ±7,443 SF second-generation restaurant/retail building on ±2.2654 acres offered significantly below replacement cost, presenting an attractive opportunity for owner-users, investors, or developers to acquire a highly visible restaurant asset at an exceptional basis. Built in 1996 and formerly occupied by Smokey Bones, the Property features approximately 160 parking spaces, monument signage, ±270 feet of frontage along S. Dirksen Parkway, and existing commercial kitchen, dining, walk-in cooler/freezer, and restaurant infrastructure. The corridor carries ±11,704 VPD, with I-55 and I-72 approximately one mile away. CoStar reports retail market rents of approximately $15–$19 PSF NNN. B-1, Highway Business Service District zoning, provides flexibility for a variety of potential uses, subject to municipal approvals. Surrounded by 1,300+ hotel rooms and near the Springfield Convention Center, the Property offers strong potential for restaurant reuse, lease-up, owner occupancy, repositioning, or redevelopment.

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