1640 W Fullerton Avenue

1640 W Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Property Information

  • For Sale Subject To Offer
  • Property Type Retail - Freestanding
  • Property Size 5,274 SF
  • Lot Size 0.28 Acre
  • Year Built 2004
  • Date Updated Jun 10, 2026

Description

The property is strategically located at the signalized intersection of West Fullerton Avenue and North Clybourn Avenue in Chicago’s highly desirable Lincoln Park neighborhood. Situated along one of the city’s most active north side commercial corridors, the property benefits from excellent visibility, strong frontage, and convenient access to a dense surrounding residential and daytime population. The site features approximately 175 feet of frontage along Fullerton Avenue and 171 feet along Clybourn Avenue, providing exceptional visibility and exposure to more than 56,700 vehicles per day at a prominent, high-traffic intersection. The property is located less than one (1) mile from both the Fullerton CTA Station, served by the Red, Brown, and Purple Lines, and the Clybourn Metra Station, offering convenient connectivity to downtown Chicago, surrounding neighborhoods, and the broader regional commuter network. The surrounding area is characterized by a strong mix of retail, restaurant, service, residential, and institutional uses, with nearby access to Lincoln Park, DePaul University, the Clybourn Corridor, Riverpoint Center, Bucktown, Logan Square, and Lakeview. Lincoln Park is one of Chicago’s premier urban neighborhoods, known for its high household incomes, strong demographics, walkable streets, and proximity to some of the city’s most recognizable cultural, recreational, and retail amenities. Within a one (1) mile radius of the property, the surrounding trade area includes more than 55,000 residents, over 24,000 households, a median household income in excess of $173,000, and a median home value of approximately $713,000. These market fundamentals, combined with the property’s corner positioning, on-site parking, and existing drive-thru infrastructure, create a compelling opportunity for an owner-user, investor, or developer seeking a highly visible asset in one of Chicago’s strongest infill locations.1640 W. Fullerton is a highly visible, vacant 5,274-square-foot, two-story freestanding retail building in Chicago’s affluent Lincoln Park neighborhood. The fee simple offering features an elevator, approximately 175' of frontage along Fullerton Avenue, 171' along Clybourn Avenue, 11 on-site parking spaces, two curb cuts, and existing drive-thru infrastructure, creating a rare opportunity for an owner-user, investor, or developer seeking a flexible asset in one of Chicago’s strongest infill submarkets. Positioned along the Clybourn Corridor, one of Chicago’s premier North Side retail destinations, and adjacent to Riverpoint Center, the property benefits from strong traffic counts, affluent demographics, and proximity to a critical mass of national and regional retailers. The property is less than one mile from both the Fullerton CTA Station and Clybourn Metra Station, with more than 55,000 residents and median household income exceeding $173,000 within one mile. Nearby retailers include Costco, Jewel-Osco, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Arhaus, Pottery Barn Kids, Barnes & Noble, Chick-fil-A, and Regal Cinemas.

Highlights

  • Former bank branch with existing drive-thru infrastructure, offering potential for retail, medical, service, office, restaurant, owner-user, investor, or redevelopment use
  • Positioned along the Clybourn Corridor (~56,500 VPD), one of Chicago’s premier retail destinations, surrounded by national retailers and supported by dense, affluent Lincoln Park demographics
  • Rare freestanding asset with 175' of frontage on Fullerton Avenue, 171' on Clybourn Avenue, 11 on-site parking spaces, two curb cuts, and a drive-thru

Contacts

Matthew Tarshis

Frontline Real Estate Partners

Location

Located at 1640 W Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614, this property is part of the Lathrop neighborhood and Chicago market.

Contact Listing Broker
Matthew Tarshis

Frontline Real Estate Partners

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