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Two-Story Mixed-Use Restaurant Building

4231 South Archer Avenue Chicago, IL 60632

4231 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60632
$519,000
For Sale
$519,000

Restaurant operation on the first floor with second-floor office potential, including multiple separate tenant spaces.

Property Size3,400 SF
Price / SF$152.65
Days on Market345

Property Features for 4231 South Archer Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,400 SF

Building Details

Year Built
1922
Listing agency ARNI Realty Incorporated
Listed by Angel Rivera · License #475154918
Source Compass
Added: Aug 12, 2025 Updated: Jul 21 at 7:25PM Checked: Jul 22 at 6:24AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-story commercial property is currently operated as a restaurant on the first floor. The second floor is configured with space that could be divided into multiple offices, with a current small tenant renting a space for a different use.

The building is located in the heart of the Brighton Park shopping district on Archer Avenue, where the neighborhood is seeing upgrades and improvements. The property is being sold as-is.

As presented, the second floor offers a straightforward multi-tenant layout concept with room for several occupants under a separated office setup, supporting flexible leasing options alongside the existing first-floor restaurant use.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑story commercial building built in 1922
  • First floor is currently operating as a restaurant
  • Second floor offers office potential and could be divided into multiple office spaces

Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

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 $65.3k $19.20
− Vacancy −$4.6k −$1.34
EGI $60.7k $17.86
− OpEx −$15.2k −$4.46
NOI $45.5k $13.39
3,400 SF · lease $19.20/SF/yr · vacancy 7.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.07M
$936.7K – $1.25M (±1% cap)
NOI $74,939 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.44%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$650.5K
$569.2K – $758.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,533 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.77%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.50M
$1.31M – $1.75M (±1% cap)
NOI $104,735 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 20.18%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Huaraches Mexican Restaurant Restaurant

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Skin Care Clinic Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Daycare Center Acupuncture Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Restaurant operation on the first floor with second-floor office potential, including multiple separate tenant spaces.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 4231 South Archer Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $519,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑story commercial building built in 1922; First floor is currently operating as a restaurant; Second floor offers office potential and could be divided into multiple office spaces
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