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Street-Level Retail Space
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For Lease
$35 SF/Yr

501 N Wells Street #EC, Chicago, IL 60654

Boutique commercial space with direct Illinois Street access and flexible retail or office use.

Property Size600 SF
Days on Market5

Property Features for 501 N Wells Street #EC

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 600 SF
Net Rentable 600 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Space & Availability

Available Space 600 SF
Contiguous Space 600 SF
Floor Ground
Space Use Office

Site & Location

Road Access Yes
Public Transit Yes

Amenities

Central air
Central Individual Cooling

Building Details

Year Built 1950
Listing Agency: JAMESON SOTHEBY'S INTL REALTY
Listed By: BRANT BOOKER
Source: Corcoran
Added: Jul 28 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 12:34PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 600-square-foot, street-level retail and office space offers an efficient boutique footprint at 501 N Wells Street, Suite EC. The space is suited to salon, studio, small office, design firm, or by-appointment retail uses, with direct Illinois Street access. The building was constructed in 1950.

Located in Chicago’s River North, the property is just off the Wells and Illinois Street intersection and is surrounded by restaurants, retail, and THE MART commercial and design center. Transit options include the nearby Grand Red Line, Merchandise Mart Brown and Purple Lines, multiple CTA bus routes, and Divvy stations. The setting supports both daytime and evening activity.

Key Highlights

  • 600 sf street‑level retail/office space
  • Direct Illinois Street access near the Wells and Illinois intersection
  • Flexible layout for salon, studio, small office, design firm, or by‑appointment retail

Property Analytics

Current Use

Tuk Tuk Chicago Freight Service O'Brien Harris, LLC General Contractor

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Buffet Restaurant Pet Grooming Service 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
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$5.25 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

35,831
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60654, IL

23,890
Population
17,960
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
92%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
0.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
47,780
Density / Sq Mi
$144,831
Median Household Income
$106,856
Median Earnings
$2,571
Median Rent
$495,900
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Chicago, IL

$25.71 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$0.92–$80 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,887 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 36% above the average of $25.71 /SF/Yr.

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?
Retail space - Boutique commercial space with direct Illinois Street access and flexible retail or office use.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 501 N Wells Street #EC Chicago, IL.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $35 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 600 sf street‑level retail/office space; Direct Illinois Street access near the Wells and Illinois intersection; Flexible layout for salon, studio, small office, design firm, or by‑appointment retail
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