Search
California-Style Motel with 34 Rooms
For Sale
$2,200,000

7621 S Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619

Business Opportunity, Chicago, IL

Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size0.31 Acres
Days on Market216

Property Features for 7621 S Cottage Grove Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Directions Expressway-76th east-Cottage Grove Ave. south- address. Expressway-79th St.-Cottage Grove Ave. South -address
Subdivision CHI - Greater Grand Crossing
Standard status Active
APN 20263080040000
Lot size 0.31 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 147222

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Floors in Building 3
Building materials Brick, Concrete
Listing Agency: Century 21 Circle · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Listed By: Mark Ahmad · License #471007186
Added: Jan 16 Changed: Aug 20 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 11:06AM
MLS# 12548055

Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 3-story California-style exterior corridor motel includes 34 rooms and was built in 1974. The property features a separate restaurant building positioned at the front of the site, with main-level parking available on site. Central air cooling is provided, and the exterior is constructed with brick and concrete.

The motel is located in the well-established Chatham neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. It sits on a 0.3074-acre lot with a total building area of 18,000 SF, and it is about 1 mile east of the Dan Ryan Expressway and roughly 3 miles from the Obama Presidential Library. The Greater Chatham Initiative places the property within the 87th Street Corridor Improvement Zone.

The property offers a non-franchise motel license. The City of Chicago does not issue new non-franchise motel licenses, and the property is described as eligible for facade improvements and full building renovation grants, including City support through Grants and TIF funding.

Key Highlights

  • 34‑room, 3‑story California‑style exterior corridor motel
  • Built in 1974 with brick and concrete construction
  • Total land area of 0.3074 acres and 18,000 SF total building area

Property Analytics

Current Use

Empire Motel Hotel & Motel Barbara Ann's Motel Hotel & Motel

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic Acupuncture

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

1,163
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 60619, IL

63,303
Population
33,547
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
6.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
10,378
Density / Sq Mi
$43,403
Median Household Income
$35,672
Median Earnings
$1,054
Median Rent
$213,000
Median Home Value
Rey
Questions? Ask Rey
Realmo’s AI knows this listing — price, zoning, demand, history. Ask anything.

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • The Woodlawn 1200 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
  • Empire Motel 7621 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
  • Barbara Ann's Motel 7621 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
  • East of the Ryan 914 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
  • Mommie-o 8222 s calumet ave, chicago, il 60619

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Motel - California-style motel with 34 rooms and central air, plus a separate front-positioned restaurant building.
Where is this motel located?
The property is located at 7621 S Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 34‑room, 3‑story California‑style exterior corridor motel; Built in 1974 with brick and concrete construction; Total land area of 0.3074 acres and 18,000 SF total building area
More about this property
Thanks! Your message was sent.
Error! Your message wasn't sent.
Please enter your name
Please enter email
Please enter the email in the correct format
Please enter phone
Please enter the number in the correct format
Please enter message