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    40 E SIMMONS ST, Galesburg, IL 61401
    40 E SIMMONS ST, Galesburg, IL 61401
    40 E SIMMONS ST, Galesburg, IL 61401
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    Jackie Weisenburger

    Jackie Weisenburger

    +1(217) 430-9353
    Listed by Kori Jensen • CENTURY 21 Tucker Swanson
    $675,000
    Est. payment /mo
    30,849 SqFt
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    Key Details

    Property Type Commercial

    Sub Type Commercial

    Listing Status Active

    Purchase Type For Sale

    Square Footage 30,849 sqft

    Price per Sqft $21

    MLS Listing ID CA1039079

    Year Built 1961

    Tax Year 2024

    Lot Size 0.950 Acres

    Acres 0.95

    Lot Dimensions 132 x 312

    Property Sub-Type Commercial

    Source rmlsa

    Property Description

    Step into a rare piece of downtown Galesburg history, now ready for its next chapter. Formerly the Galesburg Public Library, this iconic landmark at 40 E. Simmons St. stands in the very heart of the Central Business District. With its brick and slate exterior and commanding street presence, it offers the perfect blend of historic character and modern potential. Inside, the building has been fully emptied and is primed for redevelopment. The layout features a large, open upstairs level ideal for creative office, retail, gallery, event, or boutique hospitality concepts plus a partial basement for storage and back-of-house needs. Recent rooftop HVAC units installed in 2020 provide a valuable systems update for a head start on build-out. The property benefits from B-3 Central Business District zoning, supporting a wide range of commercial uses in this walkable, amenity-rich location. Positioned amid restaurants, shops, services, public parking, and civic anchors and just one block from Main Street, this is a signature redevelopment opportunity where historic charm meets everyday convenience. Write the next story for a Galesburg cornerstone and bring your vision to life downtown.

    Location

    State IL

    County Knox

    Area Galesburg Southeast

    Zoning Commercial

    Direction From Main Street. S. on Broad, E. on Simmons

    Interior

    Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hot Water, Baseboard, Zoned

    Cooling Central Air

    Flooring Carpet, Concrete, Tile

    Fireplace N

    Exterior

    View true

    Roof Type Flat

    Total Parking Spaces 10

    Garage 1

    Building

    Faces From Main Street. S. on Broad, E. on Simmons

    Sewer Public Sewer

    Water Municipal/City

    Structure Type Brick,Block

    Others

    Tax ID 99-15-206-001

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    Jackie Weisenburger

    Jackie Weisenburger

    +1(217) 430-9353

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