Property Highlights
This property is a highly visible, approximately 154-acre corner site located in Grundy County at the intersection of Route 47 and Granville Road. It offers approximately 2,600 feet of frontage on Route 47 and 2,500 feet on Granville Road.
The site is positioned just north of Interstate 80, providing immediate access via the four-way interchange at I-80 and Route 47. The Grundy County Fairgrounds are directly north of the property. (Please note this property is not annexed into to the city of Morris)
About Morris, Illinois
Morris is an inviting community located about an hour southwest of Chicago. The city has a diversified economy, with a strong foundation in manufacturing, construction, technology, and energy. It also offers excellent healthcare and educational facilities.
Property Description
Location: Grundy County, Illinois, at the corner of Route 47 and Granville Road, just north of I-80.
Size: Approximately 154 acres.
Frontage: About 2,600 feet on Route 47 and 2,500 feet on Granville Road.
Access: Easy access to I-80 via the new four-way interchange.
Visibility: High-visibility corner site.
Landmark: Adjacent to the Grundy County Fairgrounds.
Located approximately 1.5 miles north of Interstate 80, the Morris Municipal Airport – James R. Washburn Field is a publicly owned, public use, general aviation airport. With a lighted runway that stretches 5,500 feet, the Morris Municipal Airport easily accommodates recreational aircraft and corporate jets. The airport also features three corporate hangars and also provides jet fuel and aviation gas. Conveniently located near Procter & Gamble, Costco, Ritchie Brothers, LyondellBasell, and Downtown Morris.
Transportation
Grundy County is situated along several Midwestern transportation arteries providing business and industry access to the global economy. In 2012, a new interchange on I-80 at Brisbin Road opened, providing access to more than 12,000 acres of prime industrial ground for new development.
Interstate 80
Interstate 55
Illinois River Ports
Class B Municipal Airport served by a 5,500 foot runway outside O’Hare terminal control area
Class I Rail Lines – BNSF, CN, CSX, and Union Pacific
Morris is quite simply a great place to work! With one of the areas top hospitals, Morris Hospital and Healthcare Center employs more than 1000 professionals. Other top employment opportunities include Exelon Generation – Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Walmart, Costco, Procter & Gamble, and LyondellBasell – to name a few.
Retail entrepreneurs will appreciate and fall in love with the possibility of opening their own store in our historic and charming downtown area. It’s filled with eclectic and quaint shops, clothing and gift stores.
Thanks to our Chamber of commerce and The Grundy County Economic Development Council both groups continue to be successful and bring quality business, industry and job opportunities to Morris – both large and small!
Please note the following: The land site is unincorporated Grundy County
The information provided herein was obtained from sources believed reliable; however, Peter J. Poulos Real Estate makes no guarantees, warranties or representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. The presentation of this property is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price or conditions, prior sale or lease, or withdrawal without notice.