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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Retail/Stores
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
MLS Listing ID 12802788
Year Built 1972
Annual Tax Amount $38,766
Tax Year 2024
Lot Dimensions 100x55
Property Sub-Type Retail/Stores
Property Description
Presenting prime retail space for lease at 8546 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, offering approximately 1,120 SF of move-in-ready storefront space along one of Chicago's most established South Side commercial corridors. This location combines an existing salon build-out, prominent street exposure, shared on-site parking and public transportation access for businesses seeking a neighborhood retail presence. Positioned to serve Avalon Park, Calumet Heights and surrounding South Side communities, the space offers an opportunity for an independent business owner, expanding local operator, franchisee or national brand seeking a smaller-format Chicago location. This highly visible storefront fronts Stony Island Avenue, a major north-south arterial with reported traffic volumes of approximately 30,000+ vehicles per day, providing brand exposure attractive to local businesses, regional operators and national retail tenants. For businesses that depend on customer recognition, convenient visits and recurring appointments, the location brings together corridor visibility and access to surrounding residential neighborhoods. National service brands, specialty retailers and franchise operators can evaluate the space as a neighborhood-focused location serving Chicago's South Side. Previously built out as a salon, the space features a modern, second-generation layout with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, upgraded lighting, multiple service areas, existing plumbing and contemporary interior finishes. These existing improvements can significantly reduce build-out time and upfront capital for compatible operators, creating an opportunity to direct more resources toward equipment, inventory, staffing and business launch. Businesses searching for salon space for lease in Chicago, beauty studio space or a storefront with an existing service-oriented layout will appreciate the opportunity to evaluate improvements already in place. The approximately 1,120 SF footprint provides a manageable setting for an owner-operated business or an established company opening an additional location. The efficient layout supports a wide range of retail, service, wellness, medical and professional office-retail concepts. Potential uses include a hair salon, barbershop, lash and brow studio, esthetics business, wellness practice, medical or counseling office, tax preparation or insurance office, boutique retail store, cellular retailer, specialty shop or appointment-based service business. Chicago B3-2 Community Shopping District zoning provides broad commercial flexibility, including retail, service, office and select food uses. Proposed operations remain subject to landlord approval and applicable zoning, licensing, permitting and build-out requirements. Shared on-site parking is available directly in front of the space, with additional street parking nearby, supporting customer convenience and repeat visitation. Close storefront access is valuable for businesses serving scheduled appointments, quick shopping trips and customers returning for regular services. CTA bus routes running along Stony Island Avenue provide public transportation access for employees and customers, giving businesses another way to connect with their neighborhood customer base. Together, storefront visibility, parking and transit access address practical considerations for both small business owners and retail site-selection teams. The property is minutes from major east-west corridors, including 87th Street and 79th Street, and provides convenient access to I-90 via the Chicago Skyway and I-94 via the Dan Ryan Expressway, supporting regional connectivity. Located near Jackson Park, Rainbow Beach and the Lake Michigan shoreline, the corridor also benefits from continued public and private investment on Chicago's South Side, including the Obama Presidential Center.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Zoning COMMR
Interior
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Marble, Tile, Vinyl
Fireplace N
Exterior
View Y/N true
Building
Structure Type Brick,Concrete
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