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13975 W Polo Trail Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045

18-property office/flex portfolio in Libertyville's commercial corridor.

Property Size65,836 SF
Price / SF$59.24
Days on Market806

Property Features for 13975 W Polo Trail Dr

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 65,836 SF
Class C
Property subtype Industrial, Mixed Use, Office, Retail
Zoning LI
Listing Agency: Compass
Listed By: Tom Wagner · License #IL 475176488
Source: Crexi
Added: Jun 7, 2024 Changed: Aug 21 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 11:21AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This portfolio consists of 18 office and flex properties situated within a dense commercial area of Libertyville, surrounded by office, retail, and manufacturing businesses. The properties offer convenient access to the I-94, located one mile from an entrance/exit, providing accessibility from the North Shore to Chicago. The portfolio has a total size of 65,836 square feet. Currently, the occupancy rate is 63%, generating stable positive cash flow. The low rent and price per square foot present a long-term value proposition with a significant value-add opportunity.

Key Highlights

  • Excellent accessibility due to proximity (1 mile) to I‑94, connecting the North Shore to Chicago.
  • Significant value‑add opportunity through increased occupancy.
  • Stable positive cash flow from current 63% occupancy.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$283,402
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.27%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$5,668,040 $5.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$4,048,600 $4.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$3,148,911 $3.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 65,836 SF 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.
Gross rent
$426.6K $6.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$21.8K −$0.33/SF
EGI
$404.9K $6.15/SF
− OpEx
−$121.5K −$1.84/SF
NOI
$283.4K $4.30/SF
Area
Lake County, IL
Vacancy
5.10%
Lease Rate
$6.48 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$5,668,040
Cap Rate 7%
$4,048,600
Cap Rate 9%
$3,148,911

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$12.97M
$11.35M – $15.13M (±1% cap)
NOI $907,770 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 23.28%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$9.73M
$8.52M – $11.36M (±1% cap)
NOI $681,403 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.47%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$22.73M
$19.89M – $26.52M (±1% cap)
NOI $1,591,112 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 40.80%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Office buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage Bakery Butcher Cafe & Coffee Shop Electrical 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

343
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60045, IL

21,026
Population
7,939
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
81%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
21.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
987
Density / Sq Mi
$225,551
Median Household Income
$78,718
Median Earnings
$2,321
Median Rent
$899,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - 18-property office/flex portfolio in Libertyville's commercial corridor.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 13975 W Polo Trail Dr Lake Forest, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Excellent accessibility due to proximity (1 mile) to I‑94, connecting the North Shore to Chicago.; Significant value‑add opportunity through increased occupancy.; Stable positive cash flow from current 63% occupancy.
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