St Charles, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$222 per SF Avg asking sale price
$18 per SF Avg asking lease rate
2,804 SF Avg unit lease size
17,714 SF Avg building size for sale

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saint Charles $215 11,980 SF 6.68%
Geneva $250 8,219 SF 6.68%
South Elgin $296 17,589 SF 10.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
St Charles $246 10,562 SF
Saint Charles $273 8,389 SF
Geneva $220 34,743 SF
Wayne $369 13,000 SF
South Elgin $216 2,763 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in St Charles

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Salerno's on the Fox

St Charles, IL 60174

  • 6,258 SF Retail Building
  • $2,750,000
For Sale

2580 E Main St

St Charles, IL 60174

  • 16,680 SF Retail Building
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

Car Dealership & Service Center

St Charles, IL 60174

  • 13,000 SF Retail Building
  • $4,800,000
For Sale

40W188 Campton Crossings Dr

St Charles, IL 60175

  • 10,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

3122 West Main Street - St Charles

St Charles, IL 60175

  • 1.35 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $400,000
For Sale

East Side Office Condos

St Charles, IL 60174

  • 40,647 SF Office Building
  • $250,000 - $2,025,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether St Charles pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
St Charles $222 17,714 SF
Saint Charles $261 20,043 SF
Geneva $212 586,344 SF
Wayne $369 13,000 SF
South Elgin $183 18,017 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places St Charles alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in St Charles or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Saint Charles 33,101 13,017 43 $110,520 2 4,038 -1%
Wayne 2,246 799 50 $149,312 3 48 -3%
South Elgin 25,304 8,580 39 $114,292 3 1,601 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in St Charles, IL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in St Charles

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Is St Charles a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

St Charles offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in St Charles?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in St Charles. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in St Charles?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for St Charles. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does St Charles compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to St Charles. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for St Charles acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in St Charles, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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