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501 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60654

COMMERCIAL - Chicago, IL

Property Size600 SF
Days on Market5

Property Features for 501 N Wells Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Lease
Property subtype Retail
Directions At the Northeast corner of Wells and Illinois St. Access is off of Illinois St.
Subdivision CHI - Near North Side
Standard status Active

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 12138

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1950
Floors in Building 4
Listing Agency: Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Listed By: Brant Booker
Added: Jul 28 Changed: Aug 1 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 11:06AM
MLS# 12711595

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Street-level retail/office space for lease offering a compact boutique footprint at 501 N Wells Street. The space is 600 SF and is served by central air, supporting year-round comfort for a range of appointment-based or professional uses.

The location is positioned just off the busy Wells & Illinois intersection with direct Illinois Street access. The surrounding area includes River North restaurants and retail, along with THE MART commercial and design center activity, creating both daytime and evening demand.

Transit options are also a key strength. The property is described as having nearby CTA Red Line service through Grand, as well as Merchandise Mart Brown/Purple Lines. Multiple CTA bus routes and Divvy stations are also nearby, offering convenient commuting and customer access.

Key Highlights

  • 600 SF street‑level retail/office space for lease
  • Direct Illinois Street access from the property
  • Central air

Property Analytics

Current Use

Tuk Tuk Chicago Freight Service O'Brien Harris, LLC General Contractor

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Buffet Restaurant Pet Grooming Service Butcher Clothing & Fashion Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Paved road access
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

35,831
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60654, IL

23,890
Population
17,960
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
92%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
0.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
47,780
Density / Sq Mi
$144,831
Median Household Income
$106,856
Median Earnings
$2,571
Median Rent
$495,900
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Chicago, IL

$25.71 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$0.92–$80 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,887 SF
Avg Space Size

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Chicago, IL

17.9% 2019
19.2% 2020
20.7% 2021
23.1% 2022
23.3% 2023
25.1% 2024
25.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Street-level 600 SF retail/office space with central air and direct Illinois Street access.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 501 N Wells Street Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 600 SF street‑level retail/office space for lease; Direct Illinois Street access from the property; Central air
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