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Commercial Live-Work Loft Property

815 N MILWAUKEE Avenue Chicago, IL 60622

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815 N MILWAUKEE Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60622
$1,450,000
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$1,450,000

COMMERCIAL - Chicago, IL

Property Size3,208 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$451
AddedJul 13
Days on Market4
Last RefreshJul 16 at 1:06 am

Property Features for 815 N MILWAUKEE Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Fireplace
1
Standard status
Active
APN
17054160090000
Lot size
0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
18995

Utilities

Cooling system
Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1914
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
1
Flooring type
Wood
Building materials
Brick

Listing agent John Federici

Listing office Compass 1643 N Milwaukee Ave, IL

Listing date Jul 13, 2026

MLS# 12634849

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Standalone loft property offered fully furnished and zoned for commercial use. The interior includes main level and loft space, along with a large unfinished basement that can support storage or potential future buildout. The private rooftop is also unfinished, with a brand-new roof noted, and the property has a brand new dual-zoned HVAC system.

The attached parking lot next door includes one rental space for $300 per month, and additional rental parking is available. The land is described as buildable for one retail space and three residential units, and the current building is described as having the highest and best use. The listing notes the property currently serves as a short-term rental, with other potential uses subject to zoning and/or variance.

Key Highlights

  • Loft‑style property built in 1914 with brick construction and wood flooring
  • 3,208 SF interior/liveable space plus a 2,522 SF full unfinished basement
  • Fully unfinished private rooftop with a brand new roof

Local Financial Insights For Office B

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 $123.2k $38.40
− Vacancy −$31.4k −$9.79
EGI $91.8k $28.61
− OpEx −$22.9k −$7.15
NOI $68.8k $21.46
3,208 SF · lease $38.40/SF/yr · vacancy 25.50% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$983.3K
$860.4K – $1.15M (±1% cap)
NOI $68,831 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.75%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$773.4K
$676.7K – $902.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,135 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.73%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.51M
$1.32M – $1.76M (±1% cap)
NOI $105,879 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.30%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

J Roque Inc Plumbing Service

Suggested Use

(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home Nursing Home Tanning Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Clothing & Fashion Store Restaurant Bed & Breakfast Farmer's Market

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Single family property - Fully furnished standalone loft with commercial zoning, dual-zoned HVAC, unfinished basement, and unfinished rooftop.
Where is this single family property located?
The property is located at 815 N MILWAUKEE Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Loft‑style property built in 1914 with brick construction and wood flooring; 3,208 SF interior/liveable space plus a 2,522 SF full unfinished basement; Fully unfinished private rooftop with a brand new roof
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