Historic Storefront with
For Sale
$950,000
201 S Cook Street, Barrington, IL 60010
Commercial building with an adjacent parking lot in downtown Barrington.
Property Size3,527 SF
Days on Market145
Property Features for 201 S Cook Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,527 SF
Property subtype
Business Opportunity
Zoning
COMMR
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$16,354
Building Details
Building Size
3,527 SF
Stories
2
Listing Agency:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
(708) 859-0909
Listed By:
Jennifer Valentino
(708) 859-0909
Source:
Perillorealestategroup
Added: Mar 18
Changed: Aug 6
Last Checked: Aug 8 at 12:29PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This historic storefront at 201 S Cook Street is currently established as a flower shop and offers a character-rich commercial setting in downtown Barrington. The building’s architectural appeal supports its existing retail identity while providing a foundation for a future owner’s plans. The property is designated COMMR under the stated zoning information.
An expansive parking lot directly adjoins the building, adding customer convenience and supporting the property’s downtown commercial function. The site is positioned within Barrington’s downtown district, where the source information identifies both pedestrian and vehicle activity. The existing configuration may accommodate continued floral retail use or a different commercial concept, subject to applicable approvals.
An expansive parking lot directly adjoins the building, adding customer convenience and supporting the property’s downtown commercial function. The site is positioned within Barrington’s downtown district, where the source information identifies both pedestrian and vehicle activity. The existing configuration may accommodate continued floral retail use or a different commercial concept, subject to applicable approvals.
Key Highlights
- 201 S Cook Street in downtown Barrington
- Historic storefront with distinctive architectural character
- Established flower shop occupying the property
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$48,955
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.15%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$979,100
$979.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$699,357
$699.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$543,944
$543.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,527 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$76.2K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.2K −$1.77/SF
EGI
$69.9K $19.83/SF
− OpEx
−$21.0K −$5.95/SF
NOI
$49.0K $13.88/SF
Area
Cook County, IL
Vacancy
8.20%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$979,100
Cap Rate 7%
$699,357
Cap Rate 9%
$543,944
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$699.4K
$611.9K – $815.9K
NOI $48,955 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.15%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.22M
$1.07M – $1.42M
NOI $85,240 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.97%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,020
Businesses Nearby
112k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Groceries 37%
Dining 31%
Shops & Services 28%
Electronics 2%
Jewel-Osco
Groceries
27,240 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Heinen's Grocery Store
Groceries
14,403 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Shell
Shops & Services
11,867 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Starbucks
Dining
8,717 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Dining
7,240 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Demographics for 60010, IL
46,365
Population
17,621
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
70%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
74.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
626
Density / Sq Mi
$175,050
Median Household Income
$86,255
Median Earnings
$2,459
Median Rent
$622,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Commercial building with an adjacent parking lot in downtown Barrington.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 201 S Cook Street Barrington, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 201 S Cook Street in downtown Barrington; Historic storefront with distinctive architectural character; Established flower shop occupying the property
