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Historic Bank Building
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$1,500,000

4636 S KING Drive, Chicago, IL 60653

Constructed in 1925, the property carries B3-3 zoning and permits apartments above the ground floor.

Property Size7,500 SF
Price / SF$200
Days on Market773

Property Features for 4636 S KING Drive

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,500 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning B3-3

Property Condition

Severity Major Repairs Needed
Evidence NEEDS COMPLETE REHAB

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Public Transit Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $14,452

Building Details

Year Built 1925
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Building Size 7,500 SF
Construction limestone
Listing Agency: Realty One Group Heartland
Listed By: Shiree Booker · License #475148177
Source: Allinonerealestateco
Added: Jul 11, 2024 Changed: Aug 22 Last Checked: Aug 22 at 7:37AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Realty One Group Heartland

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Constructed in 1925, this 7,500-square-foot limestone building was designed by architect Henry L. Newhouse and served as the home of Chicago’s first Black-owned insurance company. The property requires complete rehabilitation and is offered in its current as-is condition.

Located at 4636 S King Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville area, the building sits within the Grand Boulevard 47th Street retail district. The property is near the Green Line, Lake Shore Drive to the east, and the Dan Ryan Expressway to the west, with Downtown Chicago approximately 15 minutes away.

B3-3 Community Shopping District zoning is in place, with apartments permitted above the ground floor. The building’s stated suitability includes credit union, banking, and office uses.

Key Highlights

  • 7,500‑square‑foot limestone building constructed in 1925
  • Designed by architect Henry L. Newhouse
  • B3‑3 Community Shopping District zoning

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
$103,761
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
6.92%
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%
$2,075,220 $2.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,482,300 $1.5M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,152,900 $1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,500 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
$162.0K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$13.8K −$1.84/SF
EGI
$148.2K $19.76/SF
− OpEx
−$44.5K −$5.93/SF
NOI
$103.8K $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%
$2,075,220
Cap Rate 7%
$1,482,300
Cap Rate 9%
$1,152,900

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$2.30M
$2.01M – $2.68M (±1% cap)
NOI $160,920 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.73%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$1.99M
$1.74M – $2.33M (±1% cap)
NOI $139,590 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.31%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.54M
$3.09M – $4.13M (±1% cap)
NOI $247,536 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.50%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Banks

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Carpet & Flooring Store Law Firm Building Supply Auto Parts 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
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,640
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60653, IL

33,146
Population
18,279
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
38%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
2.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
13,811
Density / Sq Mi
$39,565
Median Household Income
$49,335
Median Earnings
$856
Median Rent
$347,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Chicago, IL

17.9% 2019
19.2% 2020
20.7% 2021
23.1% 2022
23.3% 2023
25.1% 2024
25.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Bank - Constructed in 1925, the property carries B3-3 zoning and permits apartments above the ground floor.
Where is this bank located?
The property is located at 4636 S KING Drive Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,500‑square‑foot limestone building constructed in 1925; Designed by architect Henry L. Newhouse; B3‑3 Community Shopping District zoning
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