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    1611 Chicago Ave Evanston, IL

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    For Lease
    $33 SF/Yr

    Retail space in a dynamic downtown location near Northwestern University.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    1,350 SF
    Lot size:
    1.03 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 25, 2025
    Days on Market:
    127
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 29 at 8:53 pm

    Property Features for 1611 Chicago Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,350 SF
    Lot size
    1.03 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Patrick Duffy
    Patrick Duffy

    Listing agent Patrick Duffy License #475163046

    Listing office Strauss Realty, Ltd.

    Listing date Nov 25, 2025

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    Overview

    Evanston Retail Space For Rent

    This 1350-square-foot retail space is situated in a dynamic downtown Evanston location, across from Whole Foods and within The Merion, a senior living community. The property benefits from its proximity to Northwestern University campus and the lakefront. A high volume of traffic, with 20,000 vehicles per day, travels along Chicago Avenue. Transportation is readily accessible, with steps to Davis Metra and Dempster L-stop. Co-tenants within The Merion include Tapas Barcelona, Edessa’s Hair Salon, 527 Café, uBreakiFix, and Picnic Restaurant. Nearby businesses include Giordano’s, Patisserie Coralie, AT&T, PNC Bank, Prairie Moon, Pet’s Coffee & Tea, and Shang Noodles & Chinese. Several hotels are also located nearby, including Holiday Inn, Graduate Evanston, Hyatt House, and Hilton Orrington.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    The Merion Retirement Community Evanston Property Management Property Management Company

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Evanston
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.6792
    Latitude
    42.0466

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space in a dynamic downtown location near Northwestern University.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 1611 Chicago Ave Evanston, IL.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $33 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown location with high foot and vehicle traffic (20,000 VPD).; Directly across from Whole Foods.; Immediate proximity to Northwestern University campus and the lakefront.
    (773) 736-3600
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    Listing Contact
    Patrick Duffy
    Patrick Duffy
    Real Estate License ID: 475163046
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • 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
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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