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444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Ground-floor retail opportunity at the base of a large Class A office tower with flexible configurations and branded storefront capability.

Property Size2,891 SF
Days on Market1271

Property Features for 444 N Michigan Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,891 SF
Property subtype OFFICE

Space & Availability

Divisible Yes
Floor Ground
Space Use Retail

Additional Details

Frontage 80 ft

Amenities

tenant branded storefronts

Building Details

Building Size 518,000 SF
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Transwestern | Chicago
Listed By: John Nelson
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Feb 7, 2023 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 2:36PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

444 N Michigan Ave offers flexible small shop retail space with multiple configurations available at the ground floor. The ground floor is being reconfigured to provide up to 6,763 SF of retail space, with storefront-oriented visibility fronting the Magnificent Mile. Tenant-branded storefronts are contemplated for the space.

The property sits at the base of a 518K SF+ Class A office tower, with more than 80 feet of frontage on N Michigan Ave. The immediate draw includes nearly 30 million annual visitors traveling Michigan Avenue, plus office workers and local residents from surrounding areas.

The current property size is listed as 2,891 SF, supporting a configuration-focused approach for retailers seeking a prominent street-level presence on Chicago’s high-traffic corridor.

Key Highlights

  • Up to 6,763 SF of flexible ground‑floor retail space
  • More than 80 feet of frontage on N Michigan Ave
  • Base of a 518K SF+ Class A office tower

Property Analytics

Current Use

Urban East Realty Real Estate Agency American Dental Hygienists' ... Association / Organization Applus Technologies Auto Repair Shop Hull Law Group ... Law Firm Riskturn Inc. (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Nursing Home Butcher Buffet Adult Day Care

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

34,739
Businesses Nearby
592k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 47% Hotels & Casinos 25% Apparel 23% Shops & Services 5%
Nordstrom Apparel
136,729 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Starbucks Dining
132,317 visits/mo 0.2 miles
McDonald's Dining
65,567 visits/mo 0.4 miles
McDonald's Dining
52,443 visits/mo 0.5 miles
theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Hotels & Casinos
35,939 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 60611, IL

38,456
Population
28,239
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
88%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
0.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
48,070
Density / Sq Mi
$124,621
Median Household Income
$92,917
Median Earnings
$2,416
Median Rent
$608,200
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Chicago, IL

$25.71 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$0.92–$80 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,887 SF
Avg Space Size

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?
Retail space - Ground-floor retail opportunity at the base of a large Class A office tower with flexible configurations and branded storefront capability.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 444 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Up to 6,763 SF of flexible ground‑floor retail space; More than 80 feet of frontage on N Michigan Ave; Base of a 518K SF+ Class A office tower
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