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    237 E Main St, Barrington, IL 60010

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    Highly visible retail/office building in downtown Barrington for sale.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    2,200 SF
    Price / SF:
    $238/SF
    Added:
    Jul 2, 2024
    Days on Market:
    735
    Last Refresh:
    May 12 at 10:54 pm

    Property Features for 237 E Main St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,200 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1956

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    Jason Bitton

    Listing office RE/MAX Suburban

    Listing date Jul 2, 2024

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Barrington location with high visibility and foot traffic.
    • Well‑maintained, all‑brick building suitable for retail or office use.
    • Main floor unit (1,546 SF) will be vacant upon closing, offering immediate occupancy.
    • Existing tenant ("Grand Frame") provides immediate rental income with four years remaining on their lease.
    • Potential to create a third unit by dividing the main floor space.
    • Ten dedicated parking spots in front of the building, plus permit parking in a nearby village lot.

    Overview

    This well-maintained, all-brick building is located in the heart of downtown Barrington. The property offers flexibility and high foot traffic, making it suitable for service or retail businesses. The building includes a 1,546 square foot unit on the main floor, which is owner-occupied and will be vacant upon closing. Additionally, there is a 620 square foot unit leased to "Grand Frame" with four years remaining on their lease, and a 400 square foot unit on the second floor. The 1,546 square foot unit has the potential to be divided, allowing for a third unit if desired. The property includes ten parking spots in front of the building, with additional parking available in a nearby village-owned lot by permit. Its prime downtown location ensures exceptional visibility, attracting attention from both pedestrians and drivers. The property size is 2,200 square feet.

    Local Financial Insights For Retail

    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 $47.5k $21.60
    − Vacancy −$3.9k −$1.77
    EGI $43.6k $19.83
    − OpEx −$13.1k −$5.95
    NOI $30.5k $13.88
    2,200 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 8.20% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $436.2K
    $381.7K – $508.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $30,536 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.82%
    Second Best
    Office B
    $433.3K
    $379.2K – $505.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $30,334 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.78%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $759.6K
    $664.6K – $886.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $53,169 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.13%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Restaurant Hair Salon Skin Care Clinic Nail Salon Hotel & Motel Department Store Bar & Pub

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

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Barrington
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.1335979
    Latitude
    42.1540347

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Highly visible retail/office building in downtown Barrington for sale.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 237 E Main St Barrington, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $525,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Barrington location with high visibility and foot traffic.; Well‑maintained, all‑brick building suitable for retail or office use.; Main floor unit (1,546 SF) will be vacant upon closing, offering immediate occupancy.
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