Building Details

Year built 1954

Floors in Building 1

Number of units 6

Building materials Brick

Listing Agency: Century 21 Circle · Coldwell Banker Real Estate e***@coldwellbanker.com Show Phone

Listed By: Nha Le · License #475144705 Show Phone

Added: Mar 23 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 18 at 7:06AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This one-story commercial building contains six retail storefronts within a brick and greystone structure built in 1954. Four storefronts are occupied and two are vacant, providing a mix of existing tenancy and available space. The property is offered in as-is condition and requires a new roof. Tenants are responsible for utilities other than water.

The building is located at 8237–8245 S Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago’s Chatham business district, with 100 feet of frontage along Cottage Grove Avenue. Rear parking accommodates 12+ spaces for tenants and customers. The property carries COMMR zoning and is identified by four separate PIN numbers.

Key Highlights

• Six retail storefronts in a one‑story brick and greystone building
• Four established tenants in place; two storefronts are vacant
• 100 feet of frontage along Cottage Grove Avenue

Property Analytics

Property Profile

Current Use

ParkChicago #392606 Parking Lot & Garage

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Gym & Fitness Center Cafe & Coffee Shop Skin Care Clinic Kitchen & Bath Showroom HVAC Service

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

Multi-tenant

Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,508

Businesses Nearby

68k

Monthly Visits Nearby

Under-served

Demand for This Use

Explore this area Business Placement

Foot Traffic Nearby

Apparel 46% Shops & Services 44% Dining 6% Electronics 4%

Nike Factory Store Apparel

20,344 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Dollar Tree Shops & Services

10,475 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Dollar General Shops & Services

8,630 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Chase Bank Shops & Services

5,668 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Foot Locker Apparel

3,261 visits/mo 0.5 miles

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

Market

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?

Storefront property - One-story brick retail property with four occupied storefronts, two vacancies, and customer parking at the rear.

Where is this storefront property located?

The property is located at 8237 - 8245 S Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $300,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Six retail storefronts in a one‑story brick and greystone building; Four established tenants in place; two storefronts are vacant; 100 feet of frontage along Cottage Grove Avenue