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161 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

Renovated 1924 brick office building with raised basement on a 9,902 SF parcel near downtown destinations.

Property Size45,148 SF
Lot Size0.23 Acres
Days on Market107

Property Features for 161 E GRAND AVE

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 45,148 SF
Lot size 0.23 Acres
Property subtype Multifamily, Office, Mixed Use
Zoning DX-12
Investment Type Redevelopment

Building Details

Year Built 1928
Stories 4
Construction brick
Listing Agency: Colliers - Chicago Downtown, Illinois
Listed By: Tyler Hague, LEED AP · License #471009171
Source: Crexi
Added: May 28 Changed: Sep 10 Last Checked: Sep 11 at 5:50AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

161 E Grand Ave is a renovated brick office building originally built in 1924 and currently improved with approximately 45,148 square feet, including a raised basement. The property sits on a 9,902-square-foot parcel and is presented as a redevelopment and adaptive reuse opportunity with meaningful near-term functionality.

The site is located just off North Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, within close proximity to Navy Pier, the Chicago River, and the Loop. Access to downtown transit and major transportation corridors is supported by the property’s central setting.

The property is described as DX-12 by-right zoning, supporting a wide range of uses at the underwritten density. The remarks also reference buyer-pursued up-zoning to achieve a 16+ FAR, subject to confirmation with city zoning approval and processes.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 45,148 SF brick office building with a raised basement, originally built in 1924 and extensively renovated
  • Located on a 9,902 SF parcel at 161 East Grand Avenue in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood
  • DX‑12 by‑right zoning supports a wide range of uses at the underwritten density

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Current Use

ONE at Optimus Film Production Hickey & Associates, LLC Law Firm MNML. Film Production Minimal Productions Film Production

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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

34,739
Businesses Nearby

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
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Chicago, IL

17.9% 2019
19.2% 2020
20.7% 2021
23.1% 2022
23.3% 2023
25.1% 2024
25.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Renovated 1924 brick office building with raised basement on a 9,902 SF parcel near downtown destinations.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 161 E GRAND AVE Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 45,148 SF brick office building with a raised basement, originally built in 1924 and extensively renovated; Located on a 9,902 SF parcel at 161 East Grand Avenue in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood; DX‑12 by‑right zoning supports a wide range of uses at the underwritten density
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