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    490 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

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    Classic retail building for lease with private parking lot.

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Aug 4, 2021
    Days on Market:
    1768
    Last Refresh:
    May 12 at 8:52 pm

    Property Features for 490 Central Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    492 $24/Mo

    Size
    3,071 SF
    Type
    Retail
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    Theron May

    Listing agent Theron May License #IL 471.019986

    Listing office Imperial Realty Company

    Listing date Aug 4, 2021

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in downtown Highland Park on Central Avenue, facing Sheridan Road.
    • Private parking lot, a valuable amenity in a downtown area.
    • Two‑store retail building suitable for multiple tenants or uses.
    • Proximity to the Metra train line, offering convenient transportation access.
    • Highland Park's reputation as a highly desirable place to live and work.
    • Access to over 100 retailers and award‑winning dining establishments in downtown Highland Park.

    Overview

    The property at 490-492 Central Avenue is a two-store retail building available for lease. It features a private parking lot and is situated in downtown Highland Park. The stores are located along Central Avenue, facing Sheridan Road, just east of the Metra train line. Downtown Highland Park includes over 100 retailers and many dining establishments.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Paper Source (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Highland Park
    County
    Lake
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.7978409
    Latitude
    42.1859764

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Classic retail building for lease with private parking lot.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 490 Central Ave Highland Park, IL.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $24 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in downtown Highland Park on Central Avenue, facing Sheridan Road.; Private parking lot, a valuable amenity in a downtown area.; Two‑store retail building suitable for multiple tenants or uses.
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    Theron May
    Real Estate License ID: IL 471.019986
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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.

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    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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    • 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
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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