Former Bowling Alley on Roosevelt

243 West Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185

Property Information

  • For Sale Subject to Offer
  • Property Type Retail - Freestanding
  • Property Size 49,225 SF
  • Units 2
  • Lot Size 5.37 Acre
  • Year Built 1976
  • Date Updated Jul 6, 2026

Description

Located about a mile west of the Roosevelt Rd & Neltnor Blvd intersection, the property is on the north side of the street.SVN Chicago Commercial proudly presents this unique leasing and sales opportunity in business-friendly West Chicago, IL. Formerly the Bowling Green Sports Center, this expansive building is now ready for the next business to call it home. In its heyday, this large property was a staple of the neighborhood, offering top-class bowling, food and drink, sand volleyball, arcade, and more. The bowling alley has since closed its doors; however, the building did welcome a new Haunted House/Escape Room business, which is operating there today (see financial page for rental info). This property still has the bones of an entertainment center, but it can also be retrofitted for a number of different uses, including division into smaller rental units. The interior is half gutted, as the current owners recently abandoned a renovation project within. A large, expansive basement also creates opportunity for additional ventures and is fitted with walk-in coolers and other trade fixtures. Surrounded by an office/industrial park, a large shopping center, and future retail development across the street, this site is primed for its next jolt of life. The exterior of the building is still solid, and there is more than ample parking on the site. Bring your ideas and watch them succeed at this gem of a property.SVN Chicago Commercial proudly presents this unique leasing and sales opportunity in business-friendly West Chicago, IL. Formerly the Bowling Green Sports Center, this expansive building is now ready for the next business to call it home. In its heyday, this large property was a staple of the neighborhood, offering top-class bowling, food and drink, sand volleyball, arcade, and more. The bowling alley has since closed its doors; however, the building did welcome a new Haunted House/Escape Room business, which is operating there today (see financial page for rental info). This property still has the bones of an entertainment center, but it can also be retrofitted for a number of different uses, including division into smaller rental units. The interior is half gutted, as the current owners recently abandoned a renovation project within. A large, expansive basement also creates opportunity for additional ventures and is fitted with walk-in coolers and other trade fixtures. Surrounded by an office/industrial park, a large shopping center, and future retail development across the street, this site is primed for its next jolt of life. The exterior of the building is still solid, and there is more than ample parking on the site. Bring your ideas and watch them succeed at this gem of a property.

Highlights

  • 2 Units
  • 49,225 SF building
  • Built in 1976
  • Former Bowling Alley
  • West Chicago location
  • Zoned B2

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