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Street-Level Retail Storefront Property
For Sale
$1,250,000

https //evrealestate.com/en/properties/our-listings/Undisclosed-Address-Chicago-IL-60656-MRED-12308398, Chicago, IL 60656

For-sale storefront retail asset on Chicago’s west side with convenient south-side street access.

Property Size5,000 SF
Days on Market528

Property Features for https //evrealestate.com/en/properties/our-listings/Undisclosed-Address-Chicago-IL-60656-MRED-12308398

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,000 SF
Property subtype Business Opportunity
Zoning OTHER

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $29,896

Amenities

Central Air

Building Details

Building Size 5,000 SF
Stories 1
Listing Agency:
Listed By: Mark Chereso · License #471009791
Source: Evrealestate
Added: Mar 13, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Jul 16 at 3:13AM

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 Mark Chereso

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale commercial property is a storefront retail asset presented as multiple retail properties and spaces under one offering. The real estate is designed for street-level retail use, offering a straightforward format for businesses that need direct customer access at the storefront.

The property is located at 7035-39 W Higgins Avenue in Chicago, IL, in Cook County. Public directions note it is on Higgins Avenue, two blocks east of Harlem, positioned on the south side of the street.

As a storefront-oriented retail property, it may appeal to buyers seeking Chicago retail space with visibility and direct street presence, as well as tenant operators looking for a retail address along a well-defined commercial corridor. Because specific unit mix, finishes, and current occupancy details are not provided in the information available, buyers and tenants should confirm the exact configuration and condition during due diligence.

Key Highlights

  • Storefront retail asset for sale in Chicago’s west side
  • Directions: on Higgins, 2 blocks east of Harlem on the south side of the street
  • Central air cooling

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
$69,174
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
5.53%
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%
$1,383,480 $1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$988,200 $988.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$768,600 $768.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,000 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
$108.0K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$9.2K −$1.84/SF
EGI
$98.8K $19.76/SF
− OpEx
−$29.6K −$5.93/SF
NOI
$69.2K $13.83/SF
Area
Chicago, IL
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /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%
$1,383,480
Cap Rate 7%
$988,200
Cap Rate 9%
$768,600

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$988.2K
$864.7K – $1.15M (±1% cap)
NOI $69,174 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.53%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.36M
$2.06M – $2.75M (±1% cap)
NOI $165,024 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Acupuncture Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Parts Store Catering 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

458
Businesses Nearby
23k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 63% Dining 37%
BP Shops & Services
10,048 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
8,330 visits/mo 0.4 miles
BP Shops & Services
4,234 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 60656, IL

28,474
Population
12,840
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
42%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
3.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,898
Density / Sq Mi
$88,000
Median Household Income
$54,639
Median Earnings
$1,388
Median Rent
$344,400
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 - For-sale storefront retail asset on Chicago’s west side with convenient south-side street access.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at https //evrealestate.com/en/properties/our-listings/Undisclosed-Address-Chicago-IL-60656-MRED-12308398 Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Storefront retail asset for sale in Chicago’s west side; Directions: on Higgins, 2 blocks east of Harlem on the south side of the street; Central air cooling
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