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Turn-Key Cafe Opportunity

7555 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

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Cafe available for new ownership at California and Howard.

Property Size1,640 SF
Price / SF$518.29
Days on Market865

Property Features for 7555 N California Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,640 SF
Class A
Property subtype Retail
Zoning commercial
Investment Type Owner/User

Site & Location

Neighborhood West Rogers Park

Building Details

Year Renovated 2024
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Imperial Realty Company
Listed By: Theron May · License IL 471.019986
Source: Crexi
Added: Jun 30, 2024 Changed: Nov 5 Last Checked: Nov 10 at 8:35AM

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Investment Insights

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Located at the southeast corner of California and Howard, this turn-key cafe is available for new ownership. The existing business, Bond Coffee Collective, is ready for an experienced operator. The property benefits from high traffic volume, with over 20,000 vehicles passing by daily. The surrounding area has a substantial population, with 167,658 residents within a 2-mile radius. The property size is 1,640 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Turn‑key cafe ready for experienced operator.
  • High traffic location: Over 20,000 vehicles pass daily.
  • High population density: 167,658 within a 2‑mile radius.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$30,524
Cap Rate
3.59%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$610,480 $610.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$436,057 $436.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$339,156 $339.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,640 SF
Gross rent
$43.3K $26.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.6K −$1.58/SF
EGI
$40.7K $24.82/SF
− OpEx
−$10.2K −$6.20/SF
NOI
$30.5K $18.61/SF
Area
Chicago, IL
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$26.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$610,480
Cap Rate 7%
$436,057
Cap Rate 9%
$339,156

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$436.1K
$381.6K – $508.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,524 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.59%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$773.3K
$676.6K – $902.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,128 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.37%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Bond Coffee Collective Cafe & Coffee Shop Smash Sandwich Cafe Cafe & Coffee Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Acupuncture Tattoo & Piercing Shop Butcher Tanning 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,493
Businesses Nearby
296k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Superstores 34% Shops & Services 28% Apparel 17% Dining 11%
Target Superstores
101,358 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
25,615 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Best Buy Electronics
25,340 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Ross Dress for Less Apparel
24,557 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Ross Dress for Less Apparel
20,642 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 60645, IL

48,356
Population
18,143
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
2.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
21,980
Density / Sq Mi
$77,126
Median Household Income
$40,666
Median Earnings
$1,424
Median Rent
$308,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Coffee shops in Chicago, IL

$664 Jul
$424 Aug
$396 Sep
$396 Oct

Properties on Market for Coffee shops in Chicago

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

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?
Coffee shop - Cafe available for new ownership at California and Howard.
Where is this coffee shop located?
The property is located at 7555 N California Ave Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $850,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turn‑key cafe ready for experienced operator.; High traffic location: Over 20,000 vehicles pass daily.; High population density: 167,658 within a 2‑mile radius.
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