1853 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

Building Details

Year Built

1892

Listing office CBRE - Chicago

Listing date Jun 9, 2026

Source Crexi

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Overview

This retail property at 1853 W Wellington Ave offers a total size of 6,150 square feet and is presented as a fit for a range of consumer-focused concepts. Based on the surrounding tenant environment described in the offering remarks, the asset is suited to retail, restaurant groups, and related uses that benefit from steady local and visitor activity.

Located in Chicago’s West Lakeview neighborhood, the area is characterized by a concentration of fine dining, casual bars, entertainment venues, and gyms, with a steady presence of hotels and tourists contributing to an active, live-work-play atmosphere. The property’s position within this mix supports tenants looking to draw customers from both the local resident base and neighborhood visitors.

For prospective tenants, this location aligns with operators seeking a retail storefront environment that can complement dining, hospitality, and entertainment-adjacent traffic patterns. The tenant profile suggested by the remarks—spanning retailers, restaurant groups, and hotel-driven visitation—may help inform concept fit for groups evaluating neighborhood demand for consumer experiences.

Suggested Use

Grocery & Convenience Store Nursing Home Food Market (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bed & Breakfast Catering Service Adult Day Care (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Accounting Firm Mobile Phone Store

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

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City

Chicago

County

Cook

State

Illinois

Longitude

-87.6756249

Latitude

41.9357063

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Retail space - Retail space totaling 6,150 square feet, positioned to serve a neighborhood mix of residents, diners, and visitors.

Where is this retail space located?

The property is located at 1853 W WELLINGTON AVE Chicago, IL.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Retail space totaling 6,150 SF; Year built: 1892; Located steps from 1853 West Wellington in West Lakeview