Lincoln Park Investment
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2768-2770 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Investment property in Chicago's desirable Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Property Size10,500 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$176.19
Days on Market313
Property Features for 2768-2770 N Lincoln Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
10,500 SF
Lot size
0.14 Acres
Property subtype
RETAIL
Listing Agency:
Colliers | Chicago Rosemont
(312) 613-1877
Listed By:
Vern Schultz, SIOR
(312) 613-1877
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Oct 13, 2025
Changed: Aug 12
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 1:35PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This property presents a unique investment opportunity in the highly desirable Lincoln Park area on Chicago’s Northside. Lincoln Park is recognized as a premier submarket in Chicago, characterized by high income levels. The building is well-maintained, with no deferred maintenance required. Tenants have occupied their spaces for over 5 years, with each business experiencing rewarding financial returns for the owners. The property size is 10500 square feet.
Key Highlights
- Located in Lincoln Park, Chicago's premier submarket with the highest income
- Investment asset with established, financially successful tenants
- Tenants have occupied their spaces for over 5 years
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
$145,265
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
7.85%
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%
$2,905,300
$2.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,075,214
$2.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,614,056
$1.6M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 10,500 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
$226.8K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$19.3K −$1.84/SF
EGI
$207.5K $19.76/SF
− OpEx
−$62.3K −$5.93/SF
NOI
$145.3K $13.83/SF
Area
Chicago, IL
Vacancy
8.50%
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%
$2,905,300
Cap Rate 7%
$2,075,214
Cap Rate 9%
$1,614,056
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$2.08M
$1.82M – $2.42M
NOI $145,265 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.85%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$4.95M
$4.33M – $5.78M
NOI $346,550 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.73%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
6,761
Businesses Nearby
142k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 50%
Dining 32%
Groceries 17%
Apparel 1%
The Fresh Market
Groceries
23,763 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Shell
Shops & Services
14,072 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Dining
12,035 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Dining
11,245 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Mobil
Shops & Services
10,234 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Investment property in Chicago's desirable Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 2768-2770 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,850,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Located in Lincoln Park, Chicago's premier submarket with the highest income; Investment asset with established, financially successful tenants; Tenants have occupied their spaces for over 5 years
