Attention business owners: This opportunity may offer valuable tax write-off potential, including a possible first-year deduction for qualifying build-out expenses. Buyer to verify eligibility with their tax advisor.
Modern Corner Retail Space on Chicago Ave – Turnkey & Highly Visible
1659 W Chicago Ave offers a rare opportunity to acquire a premier 1,720 SF corner retail storefront in the heart of West Town / East Village—one of Chicago’s most desirable and rapidly developing commercial corridors.
The property features exceptional street visibility, large display windows, strong daily traffic counts, and flexible B1-2 zoning, making it well suited for a wide range of uses including retail, medical, wellness, office, salon, and boutique service businesses.
The space is delivered in white-box condition and includes two ADA-compliant restrooms, tall ceilings, an efficient open floor plan, and separate utility meters. Its corner location provides expansive frontage and excellent natural light, ideal for high-identity branding and strong foot-traffic capture.
Surrounded by established restaurants, salons, creative studios, and new residential developments, the property benefits from a dense and growing demographic base with strong household income and purchasing power. The Chicago Avenue corridor continues to attract both neighborhood and destination traffic, supporting long-term business success.
Whether acquired by an owner-user seeking a flagship storefront or an investor targeting stable demand and rising commercial rents, this offering represents an exceptional opportunity in one of Chicago’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Seller is offering a 4% full commission to the buyer’s broker.