7,000 SF Retail Space for Lease – Prime Location at 255 W. 79th St., Chicago, IL 60620

For Lease

255 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at 7,000 SF Retail Space for Lease – Prime Location at 255 W. 79th St., Chicago, IL 60620. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail. Current retail listings at this property total 7,000 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at 7,000 SF Retail Space for Lease – Prime Location at 255 W. 79th St., Chicago, IL 60620.

Space Available For Lease 1

Contacts

broker
Anthony Hardy

Keller Williams ONEChicago

broker
Travis Montgomery

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail
  • Property Size 7,000 SF
  • # of Floors 1
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1922
  • Date Updated Mar 11, 2025

Unlock the potential of this 7,000 SF retail space in a high-traffic commercial corridor on Chicago’s South Side! Previously operated as a beauty supply store, this versatile space is now available for lease at just $12.00/SF, making it an excellent opportunity for retail, service businesses, or other commercial uses.

Property Highlights:

✅ 7,000 SF of Open Retail Space – Flexible layout to accommodate various business needs
✅ High-Visibility Location – Strong pedestrian and vehicle traffic along 79th St.
✅ Zoned C1-1 – Ideal for retail, convenience stores, specialty shops, and more
✅ Competitive Lease Rate: $12.00/SF – Affordable pricing in a growing commercial district
✅ Well-Positioned for Success – Close to public transportation and major thoroughfares

With strong foot traffic, excellent frontage, and an established retail presence, this space is perfect for businesses looking to expand or establish themselves in a thriving market.

 

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Location

  • City Chicago, IL
  • Neighborhood West Chatham
  • Zip Code 60620
  • Market Chicago

Points of Interest

  • Gresham

    1.17 miles

  • Brainerd

    1.90 miles

  • 95th/Dan Ryan

    2.03 miles

  • Halsted

    2.08 miles

  • Stony Island

    2.50 miles

  • 63rd Street

    2.92 miles

  • Garfield

    3.05 miles

  • 99th Street (Beverly Hills)

    3.15 miles

  • South Shore

    3.55 miles

  • 35th-Bronzewille-IIT (34th Street Entrance)

    5.71 miles

  • Falcon

    0.28 miles

  • Fuel Star

    0.38 miles

  • Shell

    0.39 miles

  • BP

    0.57 miles

  • Amstar

    0.73 miles

  • Marathon

    0.80 miles

  • ChargePoint

    2.75 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    4.24 miles

  • eVgo

    7.93 miles

  • Blink

    7.93 miles

  • Ashland/63rd Park & Ride

    2.52 miles

  • Campus South Parking

    2.73 miles

  • Parking/Materials Management

    2.94 miles

  • Medical Campus Parking Garage A

    3.00 miles

  • Kimbark South Parking Garage

    3.05 miles

  • Chapin Hall Parking Lot

    3.14 miles

  • Medical Campus Parking Garage B

    3.16 miles

  • Lexington Parking Lot

    3.17 miles

  • Dorchester Parking Lot

    3.19 miles

  • Garfield Park & Ride

    3.19 miles

  • Dunkin'

    0.10 miles

  • Subway

    0.25 miles

  • Church's Chicken

    0.26 miles

  • McDonald's

    0.32 miles

  • Fred & Jack's

    0.39 miles

  • Jerk Taco Man

    0.45 miles

  • Potbelly

    0.51 miles

  • Popeyes

    0.56 miles

  • Haire's Gulf Shrimp

    0.56 miles

  • Jamaican Jerk Villa

    0.59 miles

  • Forman Mills

    0.20 miles

  • ALDI

    0.78 miles

  • Food 4 Less

    0.92 miles

  • M & H Market

    0.94 miles

  • Jewel-Osco

    1.08 miles

  • dd's Discounts

    1.09 miles

  • Shop-N-Save

    1.18 miles

  • Walmart Neighborhood Market

    1.67 miles

  • Pete's Produce

    1.74 miles

  • Village Food Mart

    1.88 miles

255 West 79th Street Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    Retail space at 7,000 SF Retail Space for Lease – Prime Location at 255 W. 79th St., Chicago, IL 60620 asks $12.00/SF/MO per square foot.

  • The property includes 7,000 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 7,000 square feet are Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include NNN.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in West Chatham is 39. The average household income here is $46,472 per year.

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