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280 N Phelps Ave
Rockford, IL 61108 East Rockford

$1,208 USD/MO

Freestanding For Lease  •  1,450 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Freestanding
  • Year Built 1998
  • Total Building Size 10,000 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class B
  • Zoning C3
30 Transit Score
60 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Unit C Retail 1,450 SF $10.00 USD/SF/YR 
Storefront Suite with Large Office  = 1,450 Sq Ft for a total of $1,600 per month + Utilities.

280 N. Phelps Ave, Unit C, Rockford, IL 61108

High-visibility retail storefront with full glass frontage, dedicated parking out front, and a fully self-contained layout. Move-in ready.

What's here:
• ~1,450 SF total 
• Open main floor retail space with full storefront glass and large private office.
• Street-facing entrance + private back-of-house hallway
• Private bathroom
• Wood-look vinyl plank flooring throughout
• Drop ceiling with modern track lighting + pendants
• Lots of natural light
• Parking right out front
• Both electric and gas separately metered

Monthly costs:
• $1,600 = rent
• $50/month flat for water + garbage
• Tenant's own electric meter (paid direct to ComEd)
• Tenant's own gas meter for heat (paid direct to NICOR)
• Internet (tenant's choice of provider)

Lease: 1-year minimum, longer terms negotiable at better rates. First month + $1,600 security.

Available August 1st, 2026. Showings available now.

Direct from owner (Buff "Don't Bluff" Blackler) — no broker fees, no runaround. Send me a brief intro to your business and we'll get you in to see it.

Kevin Blackler (Manager / Trustee) — (815) 242-7352

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Modified Gross
  • Built out as: Standard Retail
  • Space Type: Relet

Description 

Family owned since 1995, this commercial property located directly behind Culver's restaurant on East State Street in Rockford, IL with high through-traffic visibility in a central location makes this center a "hidden gem" for qualified tenants looking for a peaceful and quiet workplace. 

Current tenants at the center include Drive-Right School of Driving (40 Years), Ms. LeMaster's School of Dance (6 Years), Tiffany Lash (5 Years), Sun Spa Massage (6 Years), Comics and Coasters (2 Years), Forged Personal Training (2 Years), Estetika House of Beauty (2 Years), Secrets Gifts and Apparel (28 Years), Merced Auto Accessories (2 Years), and Fur-Ever Finds Thrift (1 Year), and Mattress by Appointment (1 Year).

Highlights

Heavy Foot Traffic
Direct Leasing From Owner
24 Hour Manager
24 Hour Security
Flexible Terms and Layouts to suite your business needs
Peaceful Enjoyment and Friendly Environment

Property Flyers

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Security System
  • Signage
  • Tenant Controlled HVAC
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Air Conditioning

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Comics and Coasters
Drive-Right School of Driving
Forged
Ms. LeMaster's School of Dance
Tiffany Lash

Public Transportation

AirportDriveWalkDistance
Chicago/Rockford International 23 min - 12.0 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Spaces Provided: 70
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Kevin Blackler 815-242-7352 Buff Blackler Enterprises, Inc.
Kevin Blackler 815-242-7352 Buff Blackler Enterprises, Inc.