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224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604

Landmark building with unique amenities and prime location.

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Days on Market317

Property Features for 224 South Michigan Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Office
Listing Agency: CBRE | Chicago
Listed By: Jason Houze
Source: Cbre
Added: Nov 22, 2025 Changed: Sep 30 Last Checked: Oct 4 at 7:31AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The Railway Exchange, a premier long-term investment property, offers a range of amenities suitable for both daytime and evening use. These include health and wellness facilities, entertainment options, and views. The building features the new Exchange Restaurant and Listening Bar, providing fast casual and sit-down dining, as well as a bar experience. A fitness center with locker rooms is available. The Burnham Penthouse Terrace and Lounge offers 180-degree views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park. The property is located on Michigan Avenue, near Millennium and Grant Parks, and the lakefront path, with over 200 restaurants in the vicinity. It provides immediate access to the Van Buren CTA stop and is within walking distance of the LaSalle St Metra, Van Buren Metra Electric, and the South Shore Line to Indiana. The property size is 139564 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Prime Michigan Avenue location near Millennium and Grant Parks, and the lakefront.
  • Immediate backdoor access to the Van Buren CTA stop and easy access to Metra and South Shore Line.
  • Burnham Penthouse Terrace and Lounge with 180‑degree views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park.**

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Current Use

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill ... Interior Design The Exchange Restaurant The Arch Restaurant Christensen Hsu Sipes ... Law Firm Harding Partners Architect

Suggested Use

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

Lease Details

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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

26,675
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60604, IL

897
Population
510
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
96%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
0.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,970
Density / Sq Mi
$77,806
Median Household Income
$54,030
Median Earnings
$2,500
Median Rent
$577,700
Median Home Value
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Market

Lease Benchmarks for Chicago, IL

$22.43 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$11–$46 /SF/Yr
Price Range
50,429 SF
Avg Space Size

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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What type of property is this?
Office building - Landmark building with unique amenities and prime location.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 224 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Michigan Avenue location near Millennium and Grant Parks, and the lakefront.; Immediate backdoor access to the Van Buren CTA stop and easy access to Metra and South Shore Line.; Burnham Penthouse Terrace and Lounge with 180‑degree views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park.**
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