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Two-Story Mixed-Use Retail Office Center
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840 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Forest Square is a two-story mixed-use community center with below-ground heated parking and space for retail and office tenants.

Property Size53,557 SF
Days on Market142

Property Features for 840 S Waukegan Rd

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 53,557 SF
Class A
Property subtype Retail, Office, Mixed Use
Occupancy 90%

Financials

Cap Rate 7.36%
Business Included Yes

Building Details

Year Built 2008
Stories 2
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Marcus & Millichap - Chicago Downtown
Listed By: Stephen Lieberman · License #IL 475.144282
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 12 Changed: Aug 21 Last Checked: Aug 28 at 11:42PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Forest Square is a Class A, two-story mixed-use community center constructed in 2008. The property includes a below-ground heated parking garage and totals approximately 53,122 rentable square feet, plus additional storage space. The community is occupied by a mix of 21 retail and office tenants and is currently 89.83% occupied, with a Weighted Average Lease Term (WALT) of 4.11 years remaining. Ownership has invested more than $421,000 in capital improvements since 2016, including modernized HVAC upgrades, asphalt and concrete replacements, and new tenant directory stone signage.

The property is adjacent to the Metra Train Station and is located at 840 S Waukegan Road in Lake Forest, Illinois.

For sale as a trophy mixed-use asset, Forest Square is positioned as a multi-tenant retail and office center designed to serve both street-level uses and tenant parking needs.

Key Highlights

  • Constructed in 2008: Class A, two‑story mixed‑use community center with below‑ground heated parking
  • Approximately 53,122 RSF plus 435 SF of storage, occupied by 21 retail and office tenants
  • Currently 89.83% occupied with a 4.11‑year Weighted Average Lease Term (WALT) remaining

Property Analytics

Current Use

Office buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Restaurant Auto Parts Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Pharmacy

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

89.8%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

60
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60045, IL

21,026
Population
7,939
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
81%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
21.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
987
Density / Sq Mi
$225,551
Median Household Income
$78,718
Median Earnings
$2,321
Median Rent
$899,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Forest Square is a two-story mixed-use community center with below-ground heated parking and space for retail and office tenants.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 840 S Waukegan Rd Lake Forest, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Constructed in 2008: Class A, two‑story mixed‑use community center with below‑ground heated parking; Approximately 53,122 RSF plus 435 SF of storage, occupied by 21 retail and office tenants; Currently 89.83% occupied with a 4.11‑year Weighted Average Lease Term (WALT) remaining
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