Automotive Shop with Business
For Sale
Under Contract
$599,000
3650 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076
Business Opportunity, Skokie, IL
Property Size3,440 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Price / SF$174.13
Days on Market259
Property Features for 3650 Oakton Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
COMMR
Directions
Oakton St. east of Crawford Ave Oakton St. at Lawndale Ave.
Subdivision
Skokie
Standard status
Active Under Contract
APN
10233320460000
Lot size
0.13 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
19083
Utilities
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Floors in Building
1
Listing Agency:
Century 21 Circle · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
(773) 465-4200
Listed By:
Mark Ahmad · License #471007186
(312) 513-4490
Added: Dec 4, 2025
Changed: Aug 20
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 5:06AM
MLS# 12527339
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This automotive property includes approximately 3,440 square feet configured for body-shop work and custom wheelchair van and mobility conversions. The sale includes the operating business, equipment, and real estate, with central air cooling serving the building. The parcel contains approximately 0.1263 acres.
Located in Skokie’s commercial and industrial corridor, the property offers access to I-90/I-94, I-294, Lake Shore Drive, Chicago’s northwestern suburbs, O’Hare Airport, and downtown Chicago. An Amazon fleet station is positioned across the street. The adjacent building at 3654-3656 W. Oakton Ave. is also offered for sale.
Located in Skokie’s commercial and industrial corridor, the property offers access to I-90/I-94, I-294, Lake Shore Drive, Chicago’s northwestern suburbs, O’Hare Airport, and downtown Chicago. An Amazon fleet station is positioned across the street. The adjacent building at 3654-3656 W. Oakton Ave. is also offered for sale.
Key Highlights
- Automotive body‑shop and mobility‑conversion business included with the real estate
- Approximately 3,440 square feet of building area
- Business equipment included in the sale
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
$47,748
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
7.97%
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%
$954,960
$955.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$682,114
$682.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$530,533
$530.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,440 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
$74.3K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.1K −$1.77/SF
EGI
$68.2K $19.83/SF
− OpEx
−$20.5K −$5.95/SF
NOI
$47.7K $13.88/SF
Area
Cook County, IL
Vacancy
8.20%
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%
$954,960
Cap Rate 7%
$682,114
Cap Rate 9%
$530,533
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$682.1K
$596.9K – $795.8K
NOI $47,748 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.97%
Second Best
Industrial
$211.5K
$185.1K – $246.8K
NOI $14,808 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.47%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.19M
$1.04M – $1.39M
NOI $83,137 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.88%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,124
Businesses Nearby
8k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Home Improvements & Furnishings 94%
Shops & Services 6%
Floor & Decor
Home Improvements & Furnishings
7,790 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Public Storage
Shops & Services
462 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Demographics for 60076, IL
34,295
Population
11,908
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,725
Density / Sq Mi
$103,870
Median Household Income
$50,336
Median Earnings
$1,576
Median Rent
$381,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Operating automotive conversion facility with equipment, real estate, and business conveyed together.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 3650 Oakton Street Skokie, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Automotive body‑shop and mobility‑conversion business included with the real estate; Approximately 3,440 square feet of building area; Business equipment included in the sale
