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Automotive Garage with Mezzanine Storage
New
For Sale
$1,100,000

6243 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660

COMMERCIAL - Chicago, IL

Property Size8,000 SF
Lot Size0.20 Acres
Price / SF$137.50
Days on Market3

Property Features for 6243 N Clark Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning COMMR
Directions Devon Ave. south on Clark St. to address. Peterson Ave. north on Clark St. to address.
Subdivision CHI - Edgewater
Standard status Active
APN 14051080370000
Lot size 0.20 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 28385

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1938
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 2
Building materials Concrete, Brick
Listing Agency: Century 21 Circle · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Listed By: Mark Ahmad · License #471007186
Added: Jul 28 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 4:06PM
MLS# 12717578

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This automotive property includes an 8,000-square-foot building with a second-level mezzanine of approximately 2,000 square feet designated for storage. The facility is configured around two overhead car garage doors, and each overhead door also has its own independent pedestrian door that can support divisible operation. The current use is described as classic cars interior restoration, upholstering, and renovation.

The property is located on N Clark Street in Chicago, positioned in an area spanning the Edgewater, Uptown, East Rogers Park, and the Historic Andersonville commercial district (4800–5800 N Clark). The listing also notes strong street presence and visibility along Clark St.

Zoning is listed as COMMR, with the remarks referencing B3-2 wide zoning characteristics. The offering is presented with multiple possible uses, including conversion to a warehouse, distribution site, storage facility, development for residential uses, or operation as a hand car wash, among other uses.

Key Highlights

  • 8,000 SF building on approximately 6,000 SF of land in the Edgewater area on N Clark St
  • 1938 construction with concrete and brick materials, plus central air cooling
  • Two overhead garage doors, each with an independent pedestrian door for divisible access for two businesses

Financial Insights For Industrial

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 $75.4k $9.43
− Vacancy −$3.8k −$0.47
EGI $71.7k $8.96
− OpEx −$21.5k −$2.69
NOI $50.2k $6.27
8,000 SF · lease $9.43/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$2.13M
$1.86M – $2.48M (±1% cap)
NOI $148,896 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.54%
Second Best
Retail
$1.58M
$1.38M – $1.84M (±1% cap)
NOI $110,678 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.06%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.77M
$3.30M – $4.40M (±1% cap)
NOI $264,038 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 24.00%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Beil Auto Upholstering Furniture & Home Goods

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Catering Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Home Appliance Store Skin Care Clinic

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

2
Drive-in doors
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,825
Businesses Nearby
170k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 42% Dining 29% Groceries 28% Electronics 2%
Jewel-Osco Groceries
47,202 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Shell Shops & Services
22,949 visits/mo 0.5 miles
McDonald's Dining
21,895 visits/mo 0.2 miles
BP Shops & Services
11,612 visits/mo 0.5 miles
White Castle Dining
10,202 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 60660, IL

42,534
Population
23,508
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
32,718
Density / Sq Mi
$66,206
Median Household Income
$46,871
Median Earnings
$1,286
Median Rent
$287,500
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?
Auto shop - Automotive facility with two overhead garage doors, independent pedestrian doors, and a second-level mezzanine for storage.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 6243 N Clark Street Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 8,000 SF building on approximately 6,000 SF of land in the Edgewater area on N Clark St; 1938 construction with concrete and brick materials, plus central air cooling; Two overhead garage doors, each with an independent pedestrian door for divisible access for two businesses
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