Retail Space with Central
For Sale
$360,000
3125 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Commercial Sale, Chicago, IL
Property Size1,200 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$300
Days on Market151
Property Features for 3125 N Lincoln Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Retail
Zoning
RTAIL
Directions
Diversey to Lincoln N to property
Subdivision
CHI - Lake View
Standard status
Active
APN
14291000471001
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
12530
Utilities
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
2002
Floors in Building
4
Listing Agency:
Compass
(773) 482-1917
Listed By:
Amy Duong · License #471005863
Added: Mar 23
Changed: Aug 20
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 3:06PM
MLS# 12600175
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This retail space offers 1,200 square feet within a building constructed in 2002. The property was previously occupied by a nail salon and includes central air, supporting a range of commercial layouts and service-oriented uses. RTAIL zoning is identified for the property.
The space is positioned near the Belmont, Lincoln, and Ashland area in Chicago’s 60657 ZIP code. Its location on North Lincoln Avenue provides a neighborhood commercial setting, with the property address at 3125 N Lincoln Avenue.
The space is positioned near the Belmont, Lincoln, and Ashland area in Chicago’s 60657 ZIP code. Its location on North Lincoln Avenue provides a neighborhood commercial setting, with the property address at 3125 N Lincoln Avenue.
Key Highlights
- 1,200‑square‑foot retail space
- Previously used as a nail salon
- Central Air cooling
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
$16,602
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
4.61%
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%
$332,040
$332.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$237,171
$237.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$184,467
$184.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,200 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
$25.9K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.2K −$1.84/SF
EGI
$23.7K $19.76/SF
− OpEx
−$7.1K −$5.93/SF
NOI
$16.6K $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%
$332,040
Cap Rate 7%
$237,171
Cap Rate 9%
$184,467
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$237.2K
$207.5K – $276.7K
NOI $16,602 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.61%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$565.8K
$495.1K – $660.1K
NOI $39,606 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.00%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
4,367
Businesses Nearby
339k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Groceries 35%
Dining 25%
Shops & Services 17%
Superstores 10%
Whole Foods Market
Groceries
64,387 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Jewel-Osco
Groceries
55,541 visits/mo
0.3 miles
McDonald's
Dining
36,369 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Target
Superstores
32,877 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Chase Bank
Shops & Services
12,865 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Demographics for 60657, IL
72,316
Population
42,246
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
87%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
2.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
32,871
Density / Sq Mi
$109,025
Median Household Income
$77,731
Median Earnings
$1,839
Median Rent
$534,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Former nail salon space with central air near Belmont, Lincoln, and Ashland.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 3125 N Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $360,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,200‑square‑foot retail space; Previously used as a nail salon; Central Air cooling
