1012 W Illinois St, Evansville, IN 47710

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Building Details:

SVN | The Martin Group is proud to represent the owner seeking offers on parts or all of a full city block just north of downtown Evansville.

Sitting between Fulton Avenue and First Avenue, 1 block north of the Lloyd Expressway, the 1000 block of West Illinois Street is home to the Trinity Lutheran Church Santuary, the former Trinity Lutheran School, Church Parsonage, and two houses owned by the Church.

The Sanctuary

The current Sanctuary was constructed in 1870 on land that was granted from the Town of Lamasco. County Assessor lists its size as 5,084 SF on the main level. The Sanctuary also has a basement. The interior has been kept in superb condition.

The former Trinity Lutheran School

In 1957 the current version of the School was constructed as an addition to the Sanctuary. In 1970, several Lutheran Schools began merging and eventually became Evansville Lutheran and classes were moved to a campus on Virginia Street. The School has not been heavily used for several years serving only as a place for occasional community meetings. Features of the School include a 4400 SF gymnasium with stage, 11’ wide hallways, 6 large double classrooms approximately 720 SF each with exterior access, 1400 SF dining area, full commercial kitchen, a library, miscellaneous offices, a nursery and multiple restrooms.

Parsonage and Houses

The two-story brick Parsonage was constructed in 1919 and has 1,426 SF on each floor. The Church also owns two 1.5 story brick houses on the block at 1026 and 1028 W Illinois constructed in 1914 and 1919 respectively. The Parsonage and houses are in use.

Physical Plant

The Church and School sections of the building share a common boiler.

Terms of sale:

The congregation of the Church is entertaining offers through SVN | Martin Group for parts or all the parcels constituting the 1000 block of W Illinois Street. Interested parties should note the following when presenting offers:
1. Selling the School and Sanctuary separately is possible but will require separating the physical plant and sub-dividing the parcel.
2. No religious artifacts will be included in a sale.
3. Acceptance of any offer will be contingent on a vote by the congregation