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Historic Motor Row Building
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2229 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Charming building in Chicago's Motor Row, near McCormick Place.

Property Size29,834 SF
Days on Market2239

Property Features for 2229 S Michigan Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 29,834 SF
Class B
Property subtype Retail, Office, Mixed Use
Zoning DS-5
Lease Type Modified Gross
Investment Type Stabilized

Building Details

Year Built 1918
Year Renovated 2018
Buildings 1
Stories 4
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Windy City RE LLC
Listed By: Milan Rubenstein · License #IL 01324137
Source: Crexi
Added: Jul 23, 2020 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Sep 7 at 6:03AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Windy City RE LLC

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in the South Loop, the property at 2229 S Michigan Avenue is a decorative building suitable for various users. Its zoning accommodates public, institutional, retail, and residential uses. The building is near McCormick Place, Millennium Park, CTA Red & Green Line, I-55 Expressway, and Downtown Chicago. It features solid construction, an appealing and historic façade, and very high ceilings. Formerly a Ford Motor Company showroom, this building is part of Chicago's historic Motor Row, soon to be the Entertainment District. It is a short distance from McCormick Place, Wintrust Arena, an 800-room Hyatt Hotel, and the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The Cermak Green Line L Station is two blocks away. A $390 million expansion project is underway nearby to create McCormick Square, a destination for new nightlife, hotels, and retail attractions. The property size is 29834 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Versatile zoning allows for public, institutional, retail, and residential uses.
  • Prime South Loop location near McCormick Place, Wintrust Arena, Hyatt Hotel, and Marriott Marquis Hotel.
  • Part of Chicago's historic Motor Row, soon to be the Entertainment District.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Lips Drag Queen ... Restaurant Chicago House & Social ... Social Service Agency Fly Club Training Center Bellagio 223 Wedding Service People's Lobby Charitable Organization

Suggested Use

Top Pick Carpet & Flooring Store Grocery & Convenience Store HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Building Supply Pet Store

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

3,404
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60616, IL

54,013
Population
26,912
Households
2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
3.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
14,214
Density / Sq Mi
$77,841
Median Household Income
$53,415
Median Earnings
$1,329
Median Rent
$387,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Chicago, IL

17.9% 2019
19.2% 2020
20.7% 2021
23.1% 2022
23.3% 2023
25.1% 2024
25.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Charming building in Chicago's Motor Row, near McCormick Place.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 2229 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Versatile zoning allows for public, institutional, retail, and residential uses.; Prime South Loop location near McCormick Place, Wintrust Arena, Hyatt Hotel, and Marriott Marquis Hotel.; Part of Chicago's historic Motor Row, soon to be the Entertainment District.
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