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    3256 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618

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    For Sale
    $1,225,000

    COMMERCIAL - Chicago, IL

    Property size:
    5,368 SF
    Lot size:
    0.14 Acres
    Days on Market:
    12
    Last Refresh:
    Jan 30 at 8:06 pm

    Property Features for 3256 N Elston Ave

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    13243220250000
    Size
    5,368 SF
    Lot size
    0.14 Acres

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Natural Gas Available
    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1916
    Floors in Building
    1
    Number of units
    3
    Building materials
    Brick

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    Listing Contact
    Petru Amarei

    Chicagoland Brokers Inc. (773) 745-1000

    Listing agent Petru Amarei (773) 440-1700

    Listing date Jan 19, 2026

    MLS# 12185523

    Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Avondale Commercial Building Opportunity

    This commercial building is located in the Avondale neighborhood and presents a business opportunity for an owner-user. The property features a 2,500-square-foot restaurant space with two full basements providing 2,000 square feet of storage. The estimated monthly rent for the restaurant space is $5,000. Additionally, there are two 2-bedroom apartments, with a total estimated monthly rent of $4,000. The total estimated monthly building rent is approximately $9,000, or $108,000 per year. The location offers great corner visibility with a traffic count of 15,000 cars per day. It is very accessible, close to the Kennedy ramps via Sacramento, Kedzie, and California, and a 15-minute walk to the Blue Line at Kimball. The 0.14-acre lot is situated in an area with many new developments nearby, including several major proposed townhouse complexes within several blocks.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Restaurants

    Suggested Use

    Realty agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Clothing Store Building Supply Gym & Fitness

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    DonerMen, Logan Oyster Socials, Food2You Maplewood, Inc., CMB Catering, Paramount Events - Avondale - Winter 2022

    Location Insight

    • Map
    • Local Demand
    City
    Chicago
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.7003378
    Latitude
    41.9404425

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - Restaurant and apartment building in booming Avondale with high visibility.
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 3256 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,225,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - High income potential: estimated $108k/year from restaurant and apartments.; - Prime location in booming Avondale with high visibility on a corner lot.; - 2500 sq ft restaurant space with two full basements, ideal for owner-user or tenant.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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