3520 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609

FOR LEASE: 5,700 SF / 7,475 SF Lot / Fully Open with No Columns / Private Parking for 7–8 Vehicles / Zoned C1-2 / $25.00 PSF MG / McKinley Park – South Chicago

Address: 3520 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Neighborhood: McKinley Park | South Chicago Submarket

• Building Size: 5,700 SF (no columns)
• Lot Size: 7,475 SF
• Structure: 100% Masonry Construction With Bow-Truss Roof and Large Street-Facing Windows
• Power: 200 Amp
• Parking: Private, Secured & Exclusive Lot For 7–8 Vehicles
• Zoning: C1‑2 (Commercial District)
• Lease Rate: $25.00 PSF MG
• Floors: Single Story
• Average Daily Traffic: 25,257 Vehicles

Executive Summary

KW Commercial is pleased to offer the opportunity to lease an Exceptional investment or flagship location on Archer Avenue — ideally located at 3520 S Archer Ave in McKinley Park, steps from the bustling 35th/Archer CTA Orange Line station and high‑volume bus routes (#62, #22, #36). With 25,257 ADT exposure, big front windows, private parking for 7–8 vehicles, a bow‑truss roof and column‑free 5,700 SF layout, this 100% masonry building is move‑in ready.

Zoned C1‑2, this property allows a wide range of pedestrian storefront uses by right, including coffee roasteries, craft breweries with tasting bars, cafes, restaurants/diners, boutique retailers, or small entertainment centers. The district also 

permits upstairs residential—ideal for a mixed-use live/work concept. Anchored by surrounding national credit tenants (e.g., corner bank, Huck Finn Diner, florist, and barbershop), this location thrives with consumer foot‑traffic.

The site is seamlessly accessible by transit, with the CTA Orange Line (35th/Archer Station) just 0.2 miles away and frequent bus service along Archer Ave. This corridor’s convergence with Damen and Western Avenues funnels high-volume foot and vehicular traffic—plus proximity to Target enhances convenience and visibility.

Adjacent McKinley Park is a vibrant community anchor with seasonal events, youth tournaments, sports leagues, and cultural festivals like Movies in the Park and Pianos in the Park, drawing hundreds of visitors throughout the year. Nearby schools and new residential developments continue to drive foot traffic and long-term stability for local businesses.

With major redevelopment activity, new townhomes, and retail infill already underway, this space is uniquely positioned within one of the South Side’s most active transitional corridors. At $25 PSF MG, this opportunity presents strong value for a growing commercial vision in a strategically connected location.

Neighborhood Population & Residential Density

McKinley Park is home to over 16,000 residents within its square-mile boundary, with tens of thousands more in the immediate surrounding areas of Brighton Park and Bridgeport. The area is a vibrant, long-established neighborhood composed of:

• A healthy mix of single-family homes, 2-flats, and 3-flats
• A strong inventory of multifamily buildings and walk-up apartment stock
• Steady owner-occupancy and long-term tenants that provide reliable customer flow
• High population density means built-in foot traffic and an active community base that supports local storefront businesses

The constant activity from nearby residents, along with foot traffic from transit, events, and schools, makes this property an ideal choice for any neighborhood-focused retail, service, or food-and-beverage business