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    1525 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

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    $65 SF/Yr $35,630/Mo (calc)

    Fully built-out bar venue in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    6,578 SF
    Added:
    Apr 10, 2026
    Days on Market:
    56
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 14 at 8:44 am

    Property Features for 1525 N Wells Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    6,578 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1930

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    Listing Contact
    DAVID GRIECO

    Listing agent DAVID GRIECO

    Listing office WESTWARD PROPERTIES LLC

    Listing date Apr 10, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Turnkey bar opportunity in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
    • Full suite of licenses included (corporate liquor, PPA, retail food, sidewalk cafe).
    • High‑grossing, fully built‑out venue ready for immediate operation.
    • Approximately 6,578 SF interior space with approved occupancy of 239 guests, plus 42 sidewalk cafe seats.
    • Prime 50‑foot frontage on Wells Street with excellent visibility and heavy foot traffic.
    • Striking 72‑linear‑foot rectangular bar.

    Overview

    Located in the heart of Chicago's Old Town neighborhood at 1525 N. Wells, this modern bar offers a turnkey opportunity. The space includes approximately 6,578 square feet of interior space with an approved occupancy of 239 guests, plus sidewalk cafe seating for 42. The property features 50 feet of frontage along Wells Street, providing excellent visibility and heavy foot traffic, complemented by wide sidewalks suitable for outdoor dining. The main bar and dining area measure 80'6" in depth and 49'8" in width, with 11-foot ceilings. A rectangular bar provides 72 linear feet of service space. The previous tenant operated with a corporate liquor license, PPA license, retail food license, and a sidewalk cafe permit. This high-grossing, fully built-out venue is located in a sought-after hospitality corridor.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    UCW Chimney Repair_Chicago General Contractor LG's Bar & Kitchen Restaurant Smith Barney Financial Advisor

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Chicago
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.6342269
    Latitude
    41.9098683

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Bar & Pub - Fully built-out bar venue in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
    Where is this bar & pub located?
    The property is located at 1525 N Wells Street Chicago, IL.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $65 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Turnkey bar opportunity in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.; Full suite of licenses included (corporate liquor, PPA, retail food, sidewalk cafe).; High‑grossing, fully built‑out venue ready for immediate operation.
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    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
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