9411 S 51st Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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FIRST TIME FOR SALE! Beautifully appointed and constructed church campus - Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ - this congregation is merging and moving to a new Oak Lawn location. The current church offers 3,000 sq ft of worship space with a welcoming narthex or gathering area, houses approximately 350-400 worshippers in 40 wooden and cushioned pews. There is a balcony choir loft with access from the entrance gathering space, along with an elevator, and nearby restrooms. The church basement is about 2,209 sq ft with a full kitchen, stage, 10-ft ceilings, and access to additional meeting/conference rooms. The church has hot water baseboard heat and two C/A systems (one currently not operating). Adjacent to the north of the church are two attached annexes - the center annex offers complete office/administration space along with private meeting areas and a conference room. The two-story north annex offers upper-level art studios/classrooms and a lower-level meeting hall with private full kitchen ideal for serving large groups. Behind the church, on Sproat Avenue is an all-brick two-story parsonage currently rented through Spring, 2026. Most of the windows throughout have been replaced 7-10 years ago with vinyl clad windows. The roofs are - sanctuary 15 yrs., annex 25 yrs, parsonage 8-10 yrs. The utility/boiler room houses the ten-zone heating system for the church and offices. The parsonage has hot water baseboard heat and a C/A system. There is a working fire alarm system that's about 10 years old - checked and certified frequently. Most of the electric is circuit breakers with sub-panels located throughout the facility. Many of the annex spaces are rented to private entities (no long-term leases) - would like to stay with the new owner if possible. A huge parking lot can accommodate 60 +/- vehicles. The parsonage has an attached garage. Throughout the congregational facility there are nine half-baths for convenience. The parsonage has four bedrooms, and 2.2 baths - along with a formal dining room, and modern updated kitchen - a full finished basement has a laundry/utility room and walk-out access. Floor plans for some of the annex areas are available under Additional Information. This parcel has five PINS and is tax exempt currently. The religious facility has approximately 17,300 sq ft in total with nearly 8,000 sq ft of basement/lower-level space. The parsonage is about 2,540 sq ft with basement space of 1,700 sq ft. The entire facility is set on nearly 90,000 sq ft, or roughly 2.05 acres. Ideally located near the Oak Lawn train station and near all amenities, this COMMODITY property allows for many purposes - worship facility or repurpose and transition into residential uses. Truly a special and historic part of Oak Lawn - looking for the highest and best user of this space to be a benefit and asset to the Oak Lawn community. The mission of this congregation has been, "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are WELCOME at Pilgrim Faith."

Features

• Property Type: Commercial
• Sub Type: Instut/To Develop
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Cook County
• Zip Code: 60453
• Year Built: 1954
• Sq.Ft.: 23,000 sq ft
• Stories: 2
• Lot Size: 2.05 acres
• Additional Parcels: Yes
• Approximate Age: Older
• Building Area Total: 23000
• Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
• Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Stone
• Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
• Directions: 95th Street to 51st Avenue, then north to 9411.
• Electric: Circuit Breakers
• Fire Protection: Alarm On Site, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
• Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
• Geographic Locale: Southwest Suburban
• Heat/Ventilation: Gas, Hot Water, Baseboard, Zoned
• Indoor Parking: 1-5 Spaces, Attached
• Information: 24-Hr Notice Required, List Broker Must Accompany, 48-Hr Notice Required, No Sign on Property
• Known Encumbrances: None Known
• Land Amenities: Fencing, Lighting/Exterior, Sidewalks
• Lot Size Square Feet: 89450
• Main Type: Commercial Sale
• Misc Inside: Common Meeting Room/s, Elevator/s Freight, Private Restroom/s
• Misc Outside: Courtyard
• Outdoor Parking: 51-100 Spaces
• Ownership Type: Corporation
• Property Offered: For Sale Only
• Tax Year: 2023
• Township: Worth
• Unincorporated (Y/N): Yes
• Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
• Water Source: Municipal Water