Development of Property Located at 814 Cummings Avenue

The City of Waukegan, Illinois is requesting bids for the purchase and development of surplus city-owned vacant land at 814 Cummings Avenue (Parcel 08-28-305-018), with bids due December 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. through the City's Form Center website.

Proposals must include detailed development plans with narrative descriptions 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. Any proposed construction must close the existing driveway apron on South Lincoln Avenue in favor of alley access. The City Staff will view proposals favorably if they include plans to maintain the property's healthy trees.

The property will be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed in as-is condition. The anticipated assessed value is $9,369 and estimated market value is $28,107. Bidders are advised to carefully examine the property and evaluate buildability and zoning considerations before submitting offers.

The City Council reserves the right to accept any offer determined to be in the best interests of the City regardless of whether it represents the highest monetary bid, and retains the right to reject all bids and any proposed purchase agreement. Interested parties should contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 847-625-6878 or planning@waukeganil.gov for additional information.