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221 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Two-story, 5,000 SF office building in Chicago's River North.

Property Size5,000 SF
Price / SF$330
Days on Market545

Property Features for 221 W Erie St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,000 SF
Property subtype Mixed Use, Office, Retail
Zoning DX-5
Investment Type Owner/User

Building Details

Year Built 1945
Stories 2
Listing Agency: CBRE - Chicago
Listed By: Dominic Soltero · License #IL 475.153308
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 10, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 2:55PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood, 221 West Erie is a two-story office building featuring 5,000 SF of space. Known as a live, work, play area, this loft office building blends modern elegance and artistic charm. A custom staircase serves as a focal point, leading to a second floor with an atrium bay window overlooking Erie Street. The layout includes a full bath on the second floor and two half baths, one on each level. Hardwood maple floors extend throughout the building. Essential amenities include HVAC, burglar and fire alarm systems, and a built-in audio system with intercom. The property is equipped with 3-Phase, 240V, 520 Amp electrical services, making it suitable for various creative endeavors.

Key Highlights

  • Prime River North Location: Situated in the heart of Chicago's vibrant 'live, work, play' River North neighborhood.
  • Loft Office Building: A unique blend of modern elegance and artistic charm.
  • Significant Price Reduction: New pricing update to $1,800,000.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$107,280
Cap Rate
6.50%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,145,600 $2.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,532,571 $1.5M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,192,000 $1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,000 SF
Gross rent
$192.0K $38.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$49.0K −$9.79/SF
EGI
$143.0K $28.61/SF
− OpEx
−$35.8K −$7.15/SF
NOI
$107.3K $21.46/SF
Area
Chicago, IL
Vacancy
25.50%
Lease Rate
$38.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,145,600
Cap Rate 7%
$1,532,571
Cap Rate 9%
$1,192,000

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.53M
$1.34M – $1.79M (±1% cap)
NOI $107,280 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.50%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$1.21M
$1.05M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,375 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.11%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.36M
$2.06M – $2.75M (±1% cap)
NOI $165,024 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.00%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Paintings On A Wall Chicago Art Gallery Krueck and Sexton Architects Architect

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Restaurant Buffet Butcher Pet Grooming Service Nursing Home

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

19,004
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60654, IL

23,890
Population
17,960
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
92%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
0.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
47,780
Density / Sq Mi
$144,831
Median Household Income
$106,856
Median Earnings
$2,571
Median Rent
$495,900
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?
Mixed-use property - Two-story, 5,000 SF office building in Chicago's River North.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 221 W Erie St Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,650,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime River North Location: Situated in the heart of Chicago's vibrant 'live, work, play' River North neighborhood.; Loft Office Building: A unique blend of modern elegance and artistic charm.; Significant Price Reduction: New pricing update to $1,800,000.
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