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Brick Storefront with Rear Parking
For Sale
$459,000

3214 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659

Business Opportunity, Chicago, IL

Property Size2,900 SF
Lot Size0.10 Acres
Price / SF$158.28
Days on Market529

Property Features for 3214 W Bryn Mawr Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning COMMR
Directions Kedzie Ave. at Bryn Mawr Ave Between California Ave and Kimball Ave.
Subdivision CHI - North Park
Standard status Active
APN 13024330240000
Lot size 0.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2023
Tax Annual Amount 9162

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Amenities

public transportation
community colleges
schools

Building Details

Floors in Building 1
Building materials Brick
Listing Agency: Century 21 Circle · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Listed By: Mark Ahmad · License #471007186
Added: Mar 11, 2025 Changed: Aug 20 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 5:06AM
MLS# 12309550

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This brick storefront property includes an operating dry-cleaning and alterations business, along with the underlying real estate. The building is approximately 2,900 square feet on a 0.0975-acre lot, with central air and rear parking spaces. Zoning is designated COMMR.

The property is positioned just west of the intersection of Kedzie Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue in Chicago. Retailers surround the site within a densely populated neighborhood, while major roads and expressways are a short distance away. Public transportation, community colleges, and schools are also within walking distance.

Key Highlights

  • Operating dry‑cleaning and alterations business included with the real estate
  • Approximately 2,900 sq. ft. brick building
  • 0.0975‑acre lot with rear parking spaces

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
$40,121
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
8.74%
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%
$802,420 $802.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$573,157 $573.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$445,789 $445.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,900 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
$62.6K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.3K −$1.84/SF
EGI
$57.3K $19.76/SF
− OpEx
−$17.2K −$5.93/SF
NOI
$40.1K $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%
$802,420
Cap Rate 7%
$573,157
Cap Rate 9%
$445,789

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$573.2K
$501.5K – $668.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,121 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.74%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.37M
$1.20M – $1.60M (±1% cap)
NOI $95,714 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 20.85%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store Barber Shop Discount Store Restaurant Tanning Salon

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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,781
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 60659, IL

40,579
Population
14,748
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
82%
High-School Grad
2.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
16,908
Density / Sq Mi
$70,033
Median Household Income
$40,493
Median Earnings
$1,391
Median Rent
$358,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Chicago, IL

9.1% 2019
9.2% 2020
8.8% 2021
8.1% 2022
7% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Operating dry-cleaning and alterations business with the real estate included.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 3214 W Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $459,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Operating dry‑cleaning and alterations business included with the real estate; Approximately 2,900 sq. ft. brick building; 0.0975‑acre lot with rear parking spaces
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