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1249 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

C1-2-zoned commercial land with an existing building and development potential in Fulton Market.

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Days on Market143

Property Features for 1249 W Lake St

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Retail
Listing Agency: SVN | Chicago Commercial
Listed By: Scott Maesel · License #IL 471005379
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 12 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 3:05AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial land offering includes an existing 8,400-square-foot building on a 7,800-square-foot land site. The corner configuration supports both the current improvement and future development planning, subject to applicable approvals. The property is zoned C1-2, providing a commercial framework for multiple potential uses.

Located at 1249 W Lake St in Chicago’s Fulton Market area, the site falls within the Near West Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus boundaries. That designation may support increased Floor Area Ratio (FAR), creating additional flexibility for redevelopment concepts. The property is broker-owned.

Key Highlights

  • 8,400 SF existing building on a 7,800 SF land site
  • C1‑2 zoning supports a range of commercial uses
  • Corner property at 1249 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Property Analytics

Current Use

Commercial land

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Auto Repair Shop HVAC Service Veterinary Clinic Garden Center Storage Facility

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

6,410
Businesses Nearby
120k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 84% Shops & Services 7% Hotels & Casinos 5% Apparel 3%
McDonald's Dining
38,968 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Shake Shack Dining
14,493 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Starbucks Dining
9,334 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Dining
9,016 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
8,042 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 60607, IL

31,816
Population
16,540
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
81%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
2.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
13,833
Density / Sq Mi
$126,307
Median Household Income
$79,870
Median Earnings
$2,333
Median Rent
$494,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Chicago, IL

9.1% 2019
9.2% 2020
8.8% 2021
8.1% 2022
7% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - C1-2-zoned commercial land with an existing building and development potential in Fulton Market.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 1249 W Lake St Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 8,400 SF existing building on a 7,800 SF land site; C1‑2 zoning supports a range of commercial uses; Corner property at 1249 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
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