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Auto Repair Shop with Oversized Drive-In Doors
For Sale
$749,900

3452 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

Commercial Sale, Chicago, IL

Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size0.15 Acres
Days on Market51

Property Features for 3452 N Elston Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Retail
Zoning COMMR
Directions Sacramento to Elston North to Property
Subdivision CHI - Avondale
Standard status Active
APN 13243090200000
Lot size 0.15 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 17271

Amenities

customer waiting room
office space
parts/storage area
oversized drive-in doors

Building Details

Year built 1965
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 1
Building materials Block, Brick
Roof type Tar/Gravel
Listing Agency: Caporale Realty Group
Listed By: Gabe Caporale · License #471015147
Added: Jul 1 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 7:06AM
MLS# 12692775

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Auto repair shop for sale featuring multiple service bays and oversized drive-in doors sized for vehicle service. The property includes professional-grade lifts, an air compressor system, ventilation, waste oil handling, and a dedicated parts/storage area. Interior space is designed for shop workflow and includes a customer waiting room with office space. The building is constructed with block and brick and has a tar/gravel roof. Built in 1965.

The site is located at 3452 N Elston Avenue in Chicago, IL 60618. It fronts on Elston Avenue, a major diagonal route connecting Avondale, Irving Park, and Logan Square, supporting customer and service access with practical ingress and egress.

The outdoor area supports parking and vehicle storage for customer traffic, towing, and fleet vehicles, and the property is currently positioned for continued automotive repair use under its COMMR zoning designation.

Key Highlights

  • 0.1456‑acre auto repair site with parking and vehicle storage
  • Multiple service bays plus oversized drive‑in doors: one 20 ft high, one 16 ft high
  • Professional‑grade lifts, air compressor system, ventilation, and waste oil handling

Property Analytics

Current Use

C James Auto ... Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Restaurant Fish Market Butcher Clothing & Fashion Store

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

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,724
Businesses Nearby
228k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 54% Apparel 22% Groceries 15% Dining 8%
T.J. Maxx Apparel
45,766 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Five Below Shops & Services
41,733 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
34,747 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Aldi Groceries
34,405 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Bank of America Shops & Services
17,336 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 60618, IL

90,316
Population
41,053
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,063
Density / Sq Mi
$101,558
Median Household Income
$60,263
Median Earnings
$1,534
Median Rent
$538,300
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?
Auto shop - Auto repair shop with multiple service bays and oversized drive-in doors, built of block and brick, zoned COMMR.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 3452 N Elston Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $749,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.1456‑acre auto repair site with parking and vehicle storage; Multiple service bays plus oversized drive‑in doors: one 20 ft high, one 16 ft high; Professional‑grade lifts, air compressor system, ventilation, and waste oil handling
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