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Mixed-Use Retail and Apartments
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$1,050,000

5257 W Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Building offers two leased retail spaces and four apartments, plus a detached 3-car garage and shared basement income.

Days on Market8

Property Features for 5257 W Montrose Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Total Parking Spaces 3
Property subtype Commercial
Occupancy 100%

Additional Details

Cap Rate 7.1%
Multifamily Units 4

Amenities

Reflective Coating Roof

Building Details

Year Built 1923
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: COMPASS
Listed By: MATTHEW MIKA · License #471001481
Source: Corcoran
Added: Jul 25 Changed: Jul 27 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 8:57AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use building includes two retail stores and four apartments, supported by a 3-car detached garage and part of a basement that is rented to a contractor. The apartments have updated kitchens and baths, with front units described as 5-room two-bedroom layouts that may be configured as three-bedroom depending on use, and rear units described as 4-room one-bedroom apartments. The stores are currently separate spaces: a beauty shop on the corner and an art studio to the east.

The property is described as being in the heart of the Portage Park area, with a park located about two blocks south. Reported leases extend through 2027 and 2028, and the stores are stated as under rented.

Recent building improvements include a newly coated roof with silicone and a newer boiler heating system and hot water tank.

Key Highlights

  • Mixed‑use building (built 1923) with 2 stores, 4 apartments, plus a detached 3‑car garage and part of basement leased to a contractor
  • Retail: beauty shop ~1,200 SF leased until May 2028 at $1,450/mo; art studio ~1,100 SF leased until Sept 2027 at $1,125/mo
  • Apartments: front units are 2BR 5‑room with rents $1,540 and $1,850; rear units are 1BR 4‑room leased at $1,105 and $1,140

Property Analytics

Current Use

Grid studio Architectural Designer

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Acupuncture Cosmetic Store Hotel & Motel Nursing Home

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

4
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,987
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60634, IL

75,694
Population
29,344
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
7.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
10,661
Density / Sq Mi
$84,997
Median Household Income
$46,694
Median Earnings
$1,271
Median Rent
$333,900
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?
Quadplex - Building offers two leased retail spaces and four apartments, plus a detached 3-car garage and shared basement income.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 5257 W Montrose Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,050,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Mixed‑use building (built 1923) with 2 stores, 4 apartments, plus a detached 3‑car garage and part of basement leased to a contractor; Retail: beauty shop ~1,200 SF leased until May 2028 at $1,450/mo; art studio ~1,100 SF leased until Sept 2027 at $1,125/mo; Apartments: front units are 2BR 5‑room with rents $1,540 and $1,850; rear units are 1BR 4‑room leased at $1,105 and $1,140
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