Pipers Alley - retail in Chicago, IL
Retail

Pipers Alley

pipers alley, chicago, IL 60610

Price

Price on request

Description

Premier Upper Level Space Available In the heart of Old Town, one of Chicago’s most densely populated residential neighborhoods, sits Pipers Alley at the heavily trafficked corner of North Avenue & Wells Street. Home to the ever-popular comedy club, The Second City, locals and tourists alike regularly visit this exciting area of Old Town. The site is well connected to the greater Chicago area, with a CTA Brown/Purple Line stop just two blocks away & immediate access to Lake Shore Drive.

Property description as provided by the listing source. PropZone adds independent market context, valuation estimates, and comparable listings.

Location

pipers alley, chicago, IL 60610

Marker
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Market Context

As of Q1 2026, the Chicago retail market showed average asking rents near $22.27/SF/yr, and cap rates around 8.2%. Source: multiple brokerages Q1 2026 market report.

Projected current pricing

low confidence
Projected asking rent
$22.27/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$162–$205/SF

Modeled estimate (income approach) shown as a range — not an appraisal. Projected asking rent × occupancy × net-operating-income margin band ÷ market cap rate, from Q1 2026 multiple brokerages data (cap rate 8.2%, asking rent held flat).

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Retail market FAQ

What is the typical cap rate for retail in Chicago?
About 8.2% as of Q1 2026, per multiple brokerages.

Unified Estimate

Medium Confidence
$81.18/SF-$109.83/SF
Mid: $95.50/SF

Rate estimator only; cost-of-business estimate unavailable.

Sale Price History

2000 – 2026 · county sold comps + market trendsFIPS 17031

High Confidence
  • Avg Rent ($/SF/yr) (market data)
  • Vacancy %
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Market asking rent (quarterly avg)Vacancy rate (right axis)

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