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Listed by:

EatZ & Associates

Broker license number: 475219308

Prime Logan Square Restaurant/Retail Corner Storefront, Northwest Side Chicago For Sale

Chicago, Illinois, US
Asking Price:
$7,647
Sales Revenue:
Not applicable
Cash Flow:
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Prime Logan Square Restaurant/Retail Corner Storefront For Lease - Northwest Side of Chicago, IL!

"Rare Armitage Avenue Retail Opportunity With High Visibility, Exceptional Walkability, Strong Demographics & Potential Outdoor Patio"

Vanilla-Shell Space For Lease

Bring your vision to life on W. Armitage Ave in Chicago's vibrant Logan Square neighborhood!

This 1,200 sqft ground-floor corner storefront offers an outstanding opportunity to establish a restaurant, specialty retail shop or service business along the highly desirable Armitage Avenue commercial corridor.

Located at the corner of W. Armitage Ave and N. Drake Ave, the space occupies the street level of a charming historic brick mixed-use building dating to the late 1890s, with 5 residential apartments above. Its prominent corner position, distinctive rounded brick architecture, street-facing windows and direct sidewalk access create an inviting setting with excellent visibility and opportunities for branding.

A Blank Canvas For Your Concept

The landlord will deliver the premises in vanilla-shell condition, allowing tenants to customize the layout, finishes, fixtures and overall design to fit their business. Ideal possibilities include a neighborhood café, coffeehouse, bakery, breakfast/lunch concept, fast-casual restaurant, carryout, dessert shop, boutique, specialty food market, salon, wellness studio or professional service business.

Potential Outdoor Patio

An additional opportunity is the rear lot, which could potentially be transformed into an outdoor dining or gathering area. Imagine seasonal café seating, an inviting garden patio or an outdoor extension of your concept.

Feel free to stop by the location first. If interested, please click on the orange Contact Broker button on the right to complete the Buyer Profile form. Showings by appointment only.

Listed by EatZ & Associates/EatZ Real Estate Group LLC

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

Lease Information: Lease for $2,549/mth ($25.50/SF annually) on a modified gross basis, including base-year real estate taxes and building insurance. Tenant pays utilities, scavenger and its proportionate share of increases in taxes and insurance above the base year. Lease term, security deposit and potential rent abatement are negotiable. Zoned B3-1 Community Shopping District, accommodating a variety of potential commercial uses.

Location:

Location, Visibility & Accessibility

Surrounded by residential neighborhoods, independent restaurants, cafés, grocery markets and neighborhood retailers, the property benefits from an established mix of local customers and destination visitors. Nearby businesses include Rico Fresh Market, Armitage Produce, Damn Fine Coffee and The Moonlighter, while Logan Square's broader dining scene features popular destinations such as Gretel and Bungalow by Middle Brow.

Armitage Avenue carries ~13,000 vehicles daily near Central Park and Kimball. The location also boasts an outstanding Walk Score of 100, Bike Score of 90 and Transit Score of 70. CTA bus service along Armitage, nearby Blue Line connections and street parking provide additional accessibility. The surrounding residential density supports neighborhood-oriented businesses, repeat visits, convenient carryout and delivery.

Impressive Customer Demographics

Within just 1 mile are ~60,865 residents, 24,115 households and 13,063 daytime employees, with median household income of $84,127. Expand to 3 miles and the population reaches 424,012, with median household income of $90,236. This substantial residential and daytime customer base creates opportunities for breakfast, lunch, afternoon, evening and everyday neighborhood retail demand.

Premises Details:

Property Information: 5,500 sqft 3-story mixed-use masonry building. Built in 1896. On 0.109 acres or 4,748 sqft. 1,200 sqft ground floor vacant storefront available with 5 apartments above. Street parking. PIN 13-35-231-014-0000. 2025 building real estate taxes $14,168.

Size in square feet:
1,200 (Vacant Space)

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

Create Your Own Destination In Logan Square

One of Chicago's established Northwest Side neighborhoods, known for its vibrant restaurant scene, independent businesses, historic architecture and walkable commercial corridors.

Whether launching an exciting new concept, expanding an established brand or relocating an existing business, this distinctive corner storefront offers an opportunity to establish a presence in one of Chicago's most recognizable neighborhoods!

Competition / Market:

Exceptionally Strong Retail Corridor

Armitage Avenue offers compelling retail fundamentals. According to Oct 2026 CoStar data, the corridor boasts 98.5% occupancy across 156 retail properties, with just 1.5% vacancy compared to its 10-year average of 3.66%. Only 5 spaces were reported available, with no new retail construction underway. An impressive 94.4% of corridor leases were renewed over the preceding 24 months, highlighting tenant retention and the desirability of this established commercial destination.

Reasons for selling:

Available.

Other Information

Financing available:

No.

Related Documents:

Listed by

EatZ & Associates

Broker license number: 475219308