Discover an exceptional commercial investment opportunity in the heart of Metropolis, Illinois. Encompassing nearly an entire city block, this expansive property offers outstanding visibility with frontage along US Highway 45 (5th Street). Currently generating $1,800 per month from two separate leases, the property provides immediate cash flow while offering substantial upside through future development of the vacant land. Strategically positioned in a community that attracts visitors year-round, this property benefits from Metropolis' strong tourism economy. Known worldwide as the "Home of Superman," Metropolis draws thousands of visitors annually to attractions including the Superman Statue, Superman Museum, and the popular Superman Celebration. The city also hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year that bring consistent traffic to local businesses. In addition, nearby Harrah's Metropolis Casino & Hotel serves as a major regional destination, attracting guests from across the Midwest and generating additional consumer activity in the area. Property highlights include: * Located within an Enterprise Zone and proposed future TIF District, offering valuable financial incentives and potential tax benefits for future owners and developers. * Two parcels with approximate dimensions of 280' x 150' and 360' x 166'. * Daily traffic counts of 11,400 along US Highway 45, providing excellent exposure for commercial operations. * Existing rental income with opportunities to increase revenue through additional development. * Flexible redevelopment potential for retail, service, hospitality, mixed-use, or other commercial ventures. * Convenient access to major transportation routes, downtown Metropolis, area tourism attractions, and regional amenities. Whether you're an investor seeking income-producing property with development potential or a business owner looking for a highly visible location in a growing market, this versatile commercial property offers a rare combination of current income, strategic location, and long-term growth opportunities.
Details
MLS #
12661860
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
Mixed Use
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
0
Days On Site
122
Listing Provided By
Farmer & Co. Real Estate | Stewart Weisenberger
Features
SQ Feet
2,400
Story(s)
1
Units
2
Acreage
0.96
Interior
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Utilities
Electric
Ameren
Taxes
Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
5981.44
Area Information
State
IL
County
Massac
City
Metropolis
Zip Code
62960
Area
Metropolis
Listing VS Median (in 62960)
Price: $450,000
low | high
Med: $150,000
100% of Average
sqft: 2,400
low | high
Med: 880
100% of Average
$ / sqft: $188
low | high
Med: $170
59.090909090909% of Average
On site: 122
low | high
Med: 5
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 62960
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 1
Avg $ Per SqFt: $115.43
Min Sale Price: $139,900
Max Sale Price: $139,900
Med Sale Price: $139,900
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $68.29
Min Sale Price: $35,000
Max Sale Price: $135,000
Med Sale Price: $95,000
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 6
Avg $ Per SqFt: $79.5
Min Sale Price: $42,000
Max Sale Price: $260,000
Med Sale Price: $210,000
Date: May 2026
Sales: 6
Avg $ Per SqFt: $82.51
Min Sale Price: $19,000
Max Sale Price: $235,000
Med Sale Price: $126,250
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 7
Avg $ Per SqFt: $97.44
Min Sale Price: $70,500
Max Sale Price: $250,999
Med Sale Price: $130,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 3
Avg $ Per SqFt: $116.81
Min Sale Price: $21,000
Max Sale Price: $215,000
Med Sale Price: $74,250
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 3
Avg $ Per SqFt: $93.14
Min Sale Price: $96,500
Max Sale Price: $154,000
Med Sale Price: $130,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 9
Avg $ Per SqFt: $92.56
Min Sale Price: $64,900
Max Sale Price: $266,500
Med Sale Price: $160,000
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 4
Avg $ Per SqFt: $89.9
Min Sale Price: $63,900
Max Sale Price: $214,000
Med Sale Price: $131,250
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 1
Avg $ Per SqFt: $104.17
Min Sale Price: $75,000
Max Sale Price: $75,000
Med Sale Price: $75,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $71.42
Min Sale Price: $12,500
Max Sale Price: $255,000
Med Sale Price: $150,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 9
Avg $ Per SqFt: $75.26
Min Sale Price: $37,500
Max Sale Price: $552,500
Med Sale Price: $82,400
Sourced by Back At You
Aug 2026
Sales:
1
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$115.43
Min Sale Price:
$139,900
Max Sale Price:
$139,900
Med Sale Price:
$139,900
Jul 2026
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$68.29
Min Sale Price:
$35,000
Max Sale Price:
$135,000
Med Sale Price:
$95,000
Jun 2026
Sales:
6
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$79.5
Min Sale Price:
$42,000
Max Sale Price:
$260,000
Med Sale Price:
$210,000
May 2026
Sales:
6
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$82.51
Min Sale Price:
$19,000
Max Sale Price:
$235,000
Med Sale Price:
$126,250
Apr 2026
Sales:
7
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$97.44
Min Sale Price:
$70,500
Max Sale Price:
$250,999
Med Sale Price:
$130,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
3
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$116.81
Min Sale Price:
$21,000
Max Sale Price:
$215,000
Med Sale Price:
$74,250
Feb 2026
Sales:
3
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$93.14
Min Sale Price:
$96,500
Max Sale Price:
$154,000
Med Sale Price:
$130,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
9
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$92.56
Min Sale Price:
$64,900
Max Sale Price:
$266,500
Med Sale Price:
$160,000
Dec 2025
Sales:
4
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$89.9
Min Sale Price:
$63,900
Max Sale Price:
$214,000
Med Sale Price:
$131,250
Nov 2025
Sales:
1
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$104.17
Min Sale Price:
$75,000
Max Sale Price:
$75,000
Med Sale Price:
$75,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$71.42
Min Sale Price:
$12,500
Max Sale Price:
$255,000
Med Sale Price:
$150,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
9
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$75.26
Min Sale Price:
$37,500
Max Sale Price:
$552,500
Med Sale Price:
$82,400
MLS Number: 12661860
Stewart Weisenberger – (618) 713-5923 – stewartweisenberger@farmerco.net
Farmer & Co. Real Estate – (618) 524-3000 – tiffanykorte@farmerco.net
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MLS Number: 12661860
Stewart Weisenberger – (618) 713-5923 – stewartweisenberger@farmerco.net
Farmer & Co. Real Estate – (618) 524-3000 – tiffanykorte@farmerco.net