Ground-Level Retail
For Sale
$549,000
2836 N Southport Avenue #G, Chicago, IL 60657
Ground-level commercial condo with storefront windows, 1.5 bathrooms, and independent HVAC on a busy Southport corridor.
Property Size1,900 SF
Price / SF$288.95
Days on Market31
Property Features for 2836 N Southport Avenue #G
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,900 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Zoning
COMMR
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$17,227
Building Details
Building Size
1,900 SF
Year Built
2006
Stories
4
Units
1
Listing Agency:
eXp Realty
(888) 574-9405
Listed By:
Ana Osorio
(888) 574-9405
Source:
Birdrealtysells
Added: Jul 21
Changed: Aug 20
Last Checked: Aug 19 at 2:26PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This ground-level commercial condo is offered for sale as a flexible storefront space totaling 1,900 SF, delivered vacant and ready for immediate occupancy or lease-up. The unit features large storefront windows for natural light and street exposure, along with 1.5 bathrooms (including one full bath) and independent HVAC for tenant-level control.
The property is positioned along a high-traffic stretch of Southport Avenue and is described as part of a dense mix of residential and retail uses. It is zoned B1-2 and is located near access to the Brown and Purple Lines, supporting convenient transit access.
With its adaptable layout and zoning versatility, the space may suit a range of commercial uses, including retail, office, medical, wellness, or service-based businesses, subject to zoning and applicable requirements.
The property is positioned along a high-traffic stretch of Southport Avenue and is described as part of a dense mix of residential and retail uses. It is zoned B1-2 and is located near access to the Brown and Purple Lines, supporting convenient transit access.
With its adaptable layout and zoning versatility, the space may suit a range of commercial uses, including retail, office, medical, wellness, or service-based businesses, subject to zoning and applicable requirements.
Key Highlights
- 1,900 SF ground‑level commercial condo in a Southport Avenue retail corridor
- B1‑2 zoning allows for versatile commercial uses; flexible layout for a variety of business types
- Storefront windows for strong street exposure and abundant natural light
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
$26,286
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
4.79%
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%
$525,720
$525.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$375,514
$375.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$292,067
$292.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,900 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
$41.0K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.5K −$1.84/SF
EGI
$37.6K $19.76/SF
− OpEx
−$11.3K −$5.93/SF
NOI
$26.3K $13.83/SF
Area
Chicago, IL
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$525,720
Cap Rate 7%
$375,514
Cap Rate 9%
$292,067
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$375.5K
$328.6K – $438.1K
NOI $26,286 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.79%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$895.8K
$783.9K – $1.05M
NOI $62,709 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.42%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
5,493
Businesses Nearby
186k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 38%
Groceries 30%
Shops & Services 28%
Home Improvements & Furnishings 2%
Jewel-Osco
Groceries
55,541 visits/mo
0.4 miles
McDonald's
Dining
36,369 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Shell
Shops & Services
14,072 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Dining
12,035 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Shell
Shops & Services
9,185 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Demographics for 60657, IL
72,316
Population
42,246
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
87%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
2.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
32,871
Density / Sq Mi
$109,025
Median Household Income
$77,731
Median Earnings
$1,839
Median Rent
$534,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Ground-level commercial condo with storefront windows, 1.5 bathrooms, and independent HVAC on a busy Southport corridor.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 2836 N Southport Avenue #G Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $549,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,900 SF ground‑level commercial condo in a Southport Avenue retail corridor; B1‑2 zoning allows for versatile commercial uses; flexible layout for a variety of business types; Storefront windows for strong street exposure and abundant natural light
