Development of Property Located at 912 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

The City of Waukegan, Illinois is soliciting bids for the purchase and development of surplus city-owned vacant land at 912 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue (Parcel 08-28-419-013), with bids due December 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. through the City's Form Center website.

Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals including detailed plans for future use with visual representations (renderings, architectural drawings, and landscaping plans); documentation of prior experience with similar projects; a project timeline from closing through occupancy; and a price offer. The property will be conveyed via Quit Claim Deed in as-is condition. Bidders are advised to examine the property and consider buildability and zoning issues prior to submitting offers. Any proposed construction must close the existing driveway apron on S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue in favor of alley access. City staff will view proposals favorably if they maintain the property's healthy trees.

The assessed value of the land is $7,024, with an anticipated market value of $21,072. The City Council reserves the right to accept any offer deemed in the best interests of the City regardless of monetary value, and retains authority to reject all bids and any proposed purchase agreements. Interested parties may contact the Planning & Zoning Department at 847-625-6878 or planning@waukeganil.gov during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for additional information. A plat of survey and supplemental one-page document are available for review on the City's website.