Urgent NOTICE: The Wild Hare owners are ready to deal! Come visit the Cafe', then let's talk! Loft style living in Historic Elkhart Illinois next to route 66 and just 20 minutes from Springfield. the charming walk-up loft features high ceilings, kitchen/dining looks into the living area and a private bedroom is above the kitchen (looking down to the living room)....you'll think it is a European Hostel. Now the rest of the story! You get the "Wild Hare Cafe and Little Foxes" gift shop. The ground floor (2 joined buildings 100-102 Oglesby St) have been entertaining guests from all around the world via Route 66 tourism for over 20 years. The restaurant currently serves Lunch only Thursday-Sunday. The eclectic design provides seating for 68 guests plus ample display space for gifts/antiques. Wonderfully unique wall paintings are everywhere! Quit your job and get ready to live your dream because the commercial kitchen, the gift inventory, all display cases are all included. The fully operational business has thrived in downtown Elkhart 22+ years and the owners are ready to "RETIRE". If you would love to own a ready to go business and live in a unique village near the Capital City of Illinois on Historic route 66...whew!! This might be the answer, so come to Elkhart first thing, have lunch and go explore the gift shop/ downtown(hours are Thursday-Sunday 11-2).....
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Listed by:
Robert F Neal217-737-9067,
ME Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1042361Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 20ft 0in
Other
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Other
Area: 0
Kitchen
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 22ft 0in
Living room
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 20ft 0in x 22ft 0in
Main level
Area: 5000
Upper level
Area: 1200
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier, Electric Water Heater
Features
Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
Total structure area: 6,200
Total interior livable area: 6,200 sqft
Property
Parking
Parking features: Alley Access, On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
Levels: Two
Lot
Size: 1.37 Acres
Dimensions: 66 x 90 2 parcels
Features: Corner Lot
Details
Additional parcels included: 1030300200
Parcel number: 1030300100
Zoning description: commercial
Construction
Type & style
Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
Block, Brick
Foundation: Block, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Condition
New construction: No
Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
Subdivision: None
Location
Region: Elkhart
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $56/sqft
Annual tax amount: $3,014
Date on market: 3/16/2026
Cumulative days on market: 156 days
Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$732/mo
Price history
Date
Event
Price
7/13/2026
Price change
$345,000-8%$56/sqft
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3/16/2026
Listed for sale
$375,000$60/sqft
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9/28/2024
Listing removed
$375,000$60/sqft
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6/12/2024
Price change
$375,000-16.6%$60/sqft
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4/1/2024
Listed for sale
$449,900$73/sqft
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.