Corner Mixed-Use Retail and
For Sale
$1,419,000
3034 W Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Corner mixed-use property with five retail storefronts and two residential units, plus 15-space gated rear parking.
Property Size6,500 SF
Days on Market72
Property Features for 3034 W Montrose Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
6,500 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Zoning
COMMR
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$20,079
Building Details
Building Size
6,500 SF
Year Built
1921
Stories
2
Units
7
Listing Agency:
Century 21 Circle
(773) 465-4200
Listed By:
Mark Ahmad · License #471007186
(773) 465-4200
Source:
Ozmentrealestate
Added: Jun 16
Changed: Aug 23
Last Checked: Aug 25 at 9:17AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This mixed-use building includes five commercial storefronts with leasing currently in place across three different tenant users. The second level features two residential units, each configured as a 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment. The property also has a rear metal gated parking area with 15 spaces. The seller reports that recent improvements in 2024 exceeded $200,000, with the mixed-use structure supported by an approximately 7,500-square-foot land parcel.
The property sits at a corner along Montrose Ave. at Whipple Ave., just east of Kedzie Ave., at a traffic light intersection. The configuration includes address numbering for front and back with parking identified using the address 4410 N. Whipple Ave. The immediate retail corridor includes well-known nearby brands such as Walgreens, Starbucks, and Dunkin, along with restaurants, shops, and public transportation within walking distance.
For retail users and investors, the mix of income-producing storefronts and upstairs residential units can support diversified operating models. One commercial space is currently vacant, allowing flexibility for an owner-operator or a new tenant. Access to the gated parking supports everyday convenience for employees and customers, while the corner frontage on a pedestrian retail corridor is designed to keep the commercial offerings visible.
The property sits at a corner along Montrose Ave. at Whipple Ave., just east of Kedzie Ave., at a traffic light intersection. The configuration includes address numbering for front and back with parking identified using the address 4410 N. Whipple Ave. The immediate retail corridor includes well-known nearby brands such as Walgreens, Starbucks, and Dunkin, along with restaurants, shops, and public transportation within walking distance.
For retail users and investors, the mix of income-producing storefronts and upstairs residential units can support diversified operating models. One commercial space is currently vacant, allowing flexibility for an owner-operator or a new tenant. Access to the gated parking supports everyday convenience for employees and customers, while the corner frontage on a pedestrian retail corridor is designed to keep the commercial offerings visible.
Key Highlights
- Corner mixed‑use property at Montrose Ave. and Whipple Ave. (east of Kedzie Ave.) at a traffic light intersection
- 5,000+ SF building with 5 commercial storefronts and 2 residential units on the 2nd level (2 bed/1 bath each)
- Rear metal gated parking includes 15 spaces
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$109,688
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.73%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,193,760
$2.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,566,971
$1.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,218,756
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,500 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$195.0K $30.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$19.5K −$3.00/SF
EGI
$175.5K $27.00/SF
− OpEx
−$65.8K −$10.13/SF
NOI
$109.7K $16.88/SF
Area
ZIP 60618
Vacancy
10.00%
Lease Rate
$30.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,193,760
Cap Rate 7%
$1,566,971
Cap Rate 9%
$1,218,756
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Mixed Use
$1.57M
$1.37M – $1.83M
NOI $109,688 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.73%
Second Best
Multifamily LT 5
$1.50M
$1.31M – $1.74M
NOI $104,655 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.38%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.84M
$2.48M – $3.31M
NOI $198,799 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.01%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,479
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 60618, IL
90,316
Population
41,053
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,063
Density / Sq Mi
$101,558
Median Household Income
$60,263
Median Earnings
$1,534
Median Rent
$538,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Corner mixed-use property with five retail storefronts and two residential units, plus 15-space gated rear parking.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 3034 W Montrose Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,419,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Corner mixed‑use property at Montrose Ave. and Whipple Ave. (east of Kedzie Ave.) at a traffic light intersection; 5,000+ SF building with 5 commercial storefronts and 2 residential units on the 2nd level (2 bed/1 bath each); Rear metal gated parking includes 15 spaces
