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Mixed-Use Brick Apartment Building
For Sale
$900,000

3742 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

Masonry brick 9-unit building with street-level retail, zoned B3-1 and including on-site laundry and a 2-car garage.

Property Size3,125 SF
Price / SF$288
Days on Market179

Property Features for 3742 West Montrose Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,125 SF
Total Parking Spaces 2
Zoning B3-1

Additional Details

Road Access Yes
Multifamily Units 8

Amenities

common-area laundry

Building Details

Year Built 1919
Year Renovated 2023
Construction masonry brick
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Triton Realty Group LLC
Listed By: Lukasz Wojcik · License #475139979
Source: Compass
Added: Feb 2 Changed: Jul 22 Last Checked: Jul 24 at 2:06PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use masonry brick building includes eight residential apartment units and one street-level retail unit. Built in 1919, the property is equipped with electric space heaters, building-owned common-area laundry, and a 200-amp electrical service with panels located in the basement. Operating expenses are structured with owner-paid electric and water, while tenants pay gas. The building also includes a 2-car garage.

The property is zoned B3-1 and is located within the Northwest ADU Pilot Zone. It sits on West Montrose Avenue and was sold as-is.

Recent capital improvements were completed in 2023, including roof, masonry, and window renovations.

Key Highlights

  • Masonry brick 9‑unit mixed‑use building with 8 residential apartments plus 1 street‑level retail unit
  • Zoned B3‑1 and located within the Northwest ADU Pilot Zone
  • Building‑owned common‑area laundry and a 2‑car garage

Financial Insights For Mixed Use

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $93.8k $30.00
− Vacancy −$9.4k −$3.00
EGI $84.4k $27.00
− OpEx −$31.6k −$10.13
NOI $52.7k $16.88
3,125 SF · lease $30.00/SF/yr · vacancy 10.00% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$753.3K
$659.2K – $878.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,734 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.86%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$646.7K
$565.9K – $754.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,269 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.03%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.37M
$1.19M – $1.59M (±1% cap)
NOI $95,576 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.62%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Los tacos express Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Skin Care Clinic Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bed & Breakfast Tanning Salon Locksmith

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

8
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,729
Businesses Nearby

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 Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Masonry brick 9-unit building with street-level retail, zoned B3-1 and including on-site laundry and a 2-car garage.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 3742 West Montrose Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Masonry brick 9‑unit mixed‑use building with 8 residential apartments plus 1 street‑level retail unit; Zoned B3‑1 and located within the Northwest ADU Pilot Zone; Building‑owned common‑area laundry and a 2‑car garage
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