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Updated Mixed-Use Building with Apartment
For Sale
$314,900

5242 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609

Storefront and three-bedroom residential unit share separate gas and electric utilities.

Property Size3,525 SF
Price / SF$89.33
Days on Market188

Property Features for 5242 South Damen Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,525 SF

Units

Unit Mix 1 x 3BR
Multifamily Units 1

Additional Details

Utilities to Site Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $1,675

Building Details

Year Built 1916
Buildings 1
Stories 2
Listing Agency: Urbanitas Inc.
Listed By: Hildebrando Torres · License #471004509
Source: Compass
Added: Feb 24 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 2:20PM

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 Urbanitas Inc.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 3,525-square-foot mixed-use building, constructed in 1916, combines a commercial storefront with a three-bedroom apartment. The storefront includes air conditioning, forced-air heat, and two half bathrooms. The residential space provides three bedrooms along with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and full bathroom. Separate gas and electric utilities serve the two components.

The property is located at 5242 South Damen Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, with a 60609 ZIP code. Its combination of retail-oriented ground-floor space and dedicated residential accommodations creates a compact mixed-use configuration within one building.

Key Highlights

  • 3,525‑square‑foot mixed‑use building constructed in 1916
  • Storefront with air conditioning, forced‑air heat, and two half bathrooms
  • Three‑bedroom apartment with kitchen, dining room, living room, and full bathroom

Property Analytics

Current Use

Bring Your Own ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Fish Market Food Market Coworking & Hybrid Office Home Appliance 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

1
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,773
Businesses Nearby
14k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 94% Dining 6%
Citgo Shops & Services
7,154 visits/mo 0.3 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
6,367 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Over Easy Dining
812 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 60609, IL

65,770
Population
26,122
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
7.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,542
Density / Sq Mi
$54,142
Median Household Income
$37,694
Median Earnings
$1,070
Median Rent
$251,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Chicago, IL

9.1% 2019
9.2% 2020
8.8% 2021
8.1% 2022
7% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Storefront and three-bedroom residential unit share separate gas and electric utilities.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 5242 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $314,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,525‑square‑foot mixed‑use building constructed in 1916; Storefront with air conditioning, forced‑air heat, and two half bathrooms; Three‑bedroom apartment with kitchen, dining room, living room, and full bathroom
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