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    3256 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618

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    $1,225,000

    COMMERCIAL - Chicago, IL

    Property size:
    5,368 SF
    Lot size:
    0.14 Acres
    Days on Market:
    51
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 17 at 11:06 am

    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 25, 2026

    MLS# 12185523

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Avondale Commercial Building Opportunity

    This commercial building presents a business opportunity in the Avondale neighborhood. The property features a 2500 square foot restaurant space with two full basements offering 2000 square feet of storage. Additionally, there are two 2-bedroom apartments included. The building is located in an area with high visibility on a corner lot, with traffic volume of approximately 15,000 cars per day. The location offers accessibility, being close to the Kennedy Expressway ramps via Sacramento, Kedzie, and California, and a 15-minute walk to the Blue Line at Kimball. The property is situated in an area with new developments nearby, including proposed townhouse complexes within several blocks. The estimated monthly rent for the restaurant space is $5,000, and the combined estimated monthly rent for the apartments is $4,000, resulting in a total estimated monthly building rent of $9,000, or $108,000 per year. The lot size is 0.1435 acres.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Duplexes

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Accounting Firm

    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

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    City
    Chicago
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.7003378
    Latitude
    41.9404425

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - Commercial building in Avondale with restaurant and apartment income potential.
    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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    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

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    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

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    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.

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