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    7777 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305

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    Value-add retail and office building in River Forest, Illinois.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    15,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.45 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 6, 2026
    Days on Market:
    72
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 12:25 am

    Property Features for 7777 Lake St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    15,000 SF
    Lot size
    0.45 Acres
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1940

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    Listing Contact
    Karen Kulczycki, CCIM, SIOR

    Listing agent Karen Kulczycki, CCIM, SIOR License #IL #471020279

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    Listing date Mar 6, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Value‑add opportunity with a 15,000 SF retail and office building on 0.45 acres.
    • High visibility location in River Forest, near downtown Chicago and Oak Park.
    • 48% occupied with 20 total units, including established tenants like Edward Jones Investments and River Forest Dry Cleaners & Tailoring.
    • Convenient access to public transportation: Harlem/Lake Green Line "el" station, River Forest Metra station, and Oak Park Metra station.
    • Easy access to major roadways: I‑290, I‑294, Illinois Route 43, and Illinois Route 64.
    • On‑site surface parking lot and abundant street parking.

    Overview

    Located in River Forest, Illinois, 7777 Lake Street is a retail and office building offering approximately 15,000 square feet of space on a 0.45-acre lot. The property includes a full basement for storage and features a total of 20 units. Currently, the building is 48% occupied, presenting a value-add opportunity. Existing retail tenants include Edward Jones Investments and River Forest Dry Cleaners & Tailoring, along with various office users. The property benefits from a surface parking lot and ample street parking. Situated one mile west of downtown River Forest's shopping district and directly across from Lincoln Elementary School, the location offers high visibility. River Forest, a village in Cook County, is approximately 11 miles west of downtown Chicago and closely connected to Oak Park. The area is home to Dominican and Concordia Universities, with a combined student population of around 8,200. Transportation options are readily accessible, with close proximity to the Harlem/Lake Green Line "el" station, the River Forest Metra station, and the Oak Park Metra station. Major roadways, including I-290, I-294, Illinois Route 43, and Illinois Route 64, are easily accessible.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Icap Social Service Agency Soppet Stephen E ... Dental Office Lee Clara w ... Dental Office BEactive bodyTherapies Alternative Medicine Practice Frank Aievoli American ... Insurance Agency

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    River Forest
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.819
    Latitude
    41.888

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Value-add retail and office building in River Forest, Illinois.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 7777 Lake St River Forest, IL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Value‑add opportunity with a 15,000 SF retail and office building on 0.45 acres.; High visibility location in River Forest, near downtown Chicago and Oak Park.; 48% occupied with 20 total units, including established tenants like Edward Jones Investments and River Forest Dry Cleaners & Tailoring.
    (630) 330-3352
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    Listing Contact
    Karen Kulczycki, CCIM, SIOR
    Real Estate License ID: IL #471020279
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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