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701-749 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

92% leased retail center with 265 feet of frontage along North Milwaukee Avenue at a Lake Cook Road intersection.

Property Size14,061 SF
Lot Size1.36 Acres
Price / SF$379.13
Days on Market189

Property Features for 701-749 N Milwaukee Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 14,061 SF
Lot size 1.36 Acres
Property subtype RETAIL
Occupancy 92%

Site & Location

Traffic Count 75,000 vehicles/day
Road Access Yes

Building Details

Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Greenstone Partners - Corporate
Listed By: Danny Spitz
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Jan 22 Changed: Jul 27 Last Checked: Jul 29 at 12:28PM

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 Greenstone Partners - Corporate

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multi-tenant retail investment is offered as a 100% fee-simple interest. The property comprises a single 14,061-square-foot building on 59,176 square feet of land with approximately 265 feet of frontage along North Milwaukee Avenue. The center is currently 92% leased to five tenants: Massage Envy, Spears Bourbon, Elsa’s, Chicago Ramen, and Cilantro Grill. Spears Bourbon is the anchor tenant, occupying approximately 40% of the property’s rentable square footage.

The property is located in Wheeling, Illinois, approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, positioned along Milwaukee Avenue at the high-traffic intersection with Lake Cook Road. The area includes a range of restaurants, service businesses, and entertainment venues, and is supported by the Westin Chicago North Shore, which features 412 rooms and more than 35,000 square feet of event and conference space.

Visibility is supported by an approximate 75,000 VPD between Milwaukee Avenue and Lake Cook Road.

Key Highlights

  • 92% leased 14,061 SF, multi‑tenant retail investment at 701‑749 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL
  • Five tenants: Massage Envy, Spears Bourbon, Elsa’s, Chicago Ramen, and Cilantro Grill
  • Anchor tenant Spears Bourbon occupies ~40% of RSF; has been in place since 2014

Financial Insights For Retail

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 $303.7k $21.60
− Vacancy −$24.9k −$1.77
EGI $278.8k $19.83
− OpEx −$83.6k −$5.95
NOI $195.2k $13.88
14,061 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 8.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$2.79M
$2.44M – $3.25M (±1% cap)
NOI $195,169 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.66%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$4.85M
$4.25M – $5.66M (±1% cap)
NOI $339,824 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.37%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Shopping centers

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Auto Parts Store Storage Facility Auto Repair Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon

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

75,000 VPD
Traffic count
92%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

608
Businesses Nearby
46k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 61% Shops & Services 34% Beauty & Spa 5%
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant Dining
18,257 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Speedway Shops & Services
15,274 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Starbucks Dining
6,979 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Mexico Restaurant Dining
2,903 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Massage Envy Beauty & Spa
2,265 visits/mo

Demographics for 60090, IL

39,017
Population
15,960
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
9.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,335
Density / Sq Mi
$83,449
Median Household Income
$45,436
Median Earnings
$1,578
Median Rent
$243,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Shopping center - 92% leased retail center with 265 feet of frontage along North Milwaukee Avenue at a Lake Cook Road intersection.
Where is this shopping center located?
The property is located at 701-749 N Milwaukee Ave Wheeling, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,331,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 92% leased 14,061 SF, multi‑tenant retail investment at 701‑749 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL; Five tenants: Massage Envy, Spears Bourbon, Elsa’s, Chicago Ramen, and Cilantro Grill; Anchor tenant Spears Bourbon occupies ~40% of RSF; has been in place since 2014
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