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    1539 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

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    Single-tenant building with frontage and courtyard in vibrant location.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    5,296 SF
    Lot size:
    0.14 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 23, 2023
    Days on Market:
    1152
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 11:26 pm

    Property Features for 1539 N Milwaukee Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,296 SF
    Lot size
    0.14 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Greg Bayer

    Listing agent Greg Bayer

    Listing office Mid-America Real Estate Group | Chicago

    Listing date Mar 23, 2023

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    HighLights

    • High‑traffic location at the six‑corner intersection of Milwaukee, North and Damen Avenues in Bucktown/Wicker Park, with 49,300 combined V.P.D. and 2.2M CTA riders annually.
    • Substantial Landlord renovations underway, including extensive interior and exterior work.
    • 5,296 SF single‑tenant building with 50' of frontage, offering exceptional branding potential.
    • 715 SF outdoor courtyard with 14 x 21' skylight above.
    • Dramatic volume with 19' exposed ceiling heights.
    • Ability to accommodate bar/restaurants, entertainment, retail, etc.

    Overview

    This 5,296 square-foot single-tenant building features 50 feet of frontage along Milwaukee Avenue. The space offers dramatic volume with 19-foot exposed ceiling heights. Substantial landlord renovations are underway, including extensive interior and exterior work. A 715 square-foot outdoor courtyard opportunity includes a 14 x 21 foot skylight above. The property can accommodate bar/restaurants, entertainment, and retail uses. Located in Chicago’s Bucktown & Wicker Park Neighborhoods, the area is known for its nightlife, fashion, restaurants, bars, and music venues. The property benefits from 24/7 activity at the six-corner intersection of Milwaukee, North and Damen Avenues. It is located amongst the top CTA rail stations with 2.2 million riders per year to the intersection. The combined Vehicle Per Day count is 49,300. The property offers exceptional branding potential as one of the few single-level, single-tenant buildings in the market. A 715 square-foot four-season courtyard with a 14 x 21 foot skylight above is currently under construction.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Pharmacy

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Chicago
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.6758
    Latitude
    41.9096

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    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Single-tenant building with frontage and courtyard in vibrant location.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 1539 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑traffic location at the six‑corner intersection of Milwaukee, North and Damen Avenues in Bucktown/Wicker Park, with 49,300 combined V.P.D. and 2.2M CTA riders annually.; Substantial Landlord renovations underway, including extensive interior and exterior work.; **5,296 SF single‑tenant building with 50' of frontage, offering exceptional branding potential.**
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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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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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