Development of Property Located at 314 Besley Place

The City of Waukegan, Illinois is soliciting bids for development of surplus city-owned vacant land located at 314 Besley Place (Parcel 08-28-109-107), with bids due December 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The City Council reserves the right to accept any offer deemed in the best interests of the City regardless of bid amount, signaling that price alone will not determine award.

Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals including detailed development plans with narrative description of future use, visual representations such as renderings and architectural drawings, documentation of prior experience with similar projects, a project timeline from closing through occupancy, and a price offer. City staff will view proposals favorably if they preserve the property's healthy trees and subdivide the space to allow construction of two separate dwelling units — one with frontage on Besley Place and one with frontage on Powell Avenue. The property will be conveyed via Quit Claim Deed in as-is condition.

The assessed value of the land is $17,375, with an estimated market value of $52,125. Bids must be submitted through the City of Waukegan's Form Center webpage. The city reserves the right to reject all bids and any proposed purchase agreement. Interested parties should contact the Planning & Zoning Department at 847-625-6878 or planning@waukeganil.gov for additional information.