659 South Wells Street

For Lease

659 South Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60607

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at 659 South Wells Street. Designated use type for space listed here includes street retail. Current retail listings at this property total 748 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at 659 South Wells Street.

Space Available For Lease 1

Contacts

Adam C. Thomas

SVN | Chicago Commercial

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 2,500 SF
  • Lot Size 0.38 Acre
  • Year Built 2002
  • Date Updated Sep 25, 2026
Chicago’s South Loop is a high- density, mixed-use neighborhood fueled by a strong residential base, Downtown employment, and year-round destination traffic. Just minutes from the Loop, the neighborhood is anchored by Grant Park, Museum Campus, Soldier Field, McCormick Place, Wintrust Arena, and Columbia College Chicago, drawing a steady mix of residents, professionals, students, and visitors. Major corridors including Roosevelt Road, State Street, and Michigan Avenue support an established mix of dining, retail, fitness, healthcare, and professional services. With CTA Red, Green, and Orange Line service, Metra access, and convenient connections to Lake Shore Drive and Chicago’s expressway system, the South Loop offers exceptional citywide accessibility. Its combination of density, visibility, walkability, and proximity to Downtown creates a powerful built-in customer and workforce base—making the neighborhood a proven destination for retail and office users.748 SF second-generation retail space located at the base of a 183-unit luxury condominium tower, featuring 52' of Wells Street frontage and a unique opportunity to utilize the exterior arcade. The property is surrounded by 9,000+ residential units, offering strong density and demographics, with a diverse mix of young professionals, families, and longtime residents. DX-12 zoning allows for a variety of business uses, while convenient access to public transportation, Ida B. Wells Drive, and Lake Shore Drive provides excellent connectivity.
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Highlights

  • 52’ Wells Street frontage complemented by a unique opportunity to utilize the exterior arcade.
  • 748 SF 2nd-generation retail space, situated at the base of a 183-unit luxury condo tower.
  • Available January 1, 2027.
  • DX-12 zoning, allowing for a variety of business uses.
  • Easy access to public transportation, Ida B. Wells Drive and Lake Shore Drive.
  • Strong neighborhood demographics and density characterized by a diverse mix of young professionals, families, and established longtime residents.
  • Surrounded by high-density luxury residential development, with an estimated 9,000+ residential units in the immediate area.

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Location

  • City Chicago, IL
  • Neighborhood South Loop
  • Zip Code 60607
  • Market Chicago

Points of Interest

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  • Quincy

    0.38 miles

  • Clinton

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  • Adams/Wabash

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  • UIC-Halsted (Halsted Street)

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  • Lake

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  • UIC-Halsted (Peoria Street)

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  • Millennium Station

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  • State/Lake

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  • UIC-Halsted (Morgan Street)

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  • ChargePoint

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  • Tesla Supercharger

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  • BP

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  • Citgo

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  • Blink

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  • Volta

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  • eVgo

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  • Shell

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  • Blink ParkChip Garage - 1035 Van Buren

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  • Electrify America

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  • 430 S Clark Street

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  • Plymouth Court Garage

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  • Metropolitan Correctional Center Parking Garage

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  • Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage

    0.29 miles

  • Traders Self Park

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  • 318 South Federal

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  • 311 South Wacker Drive

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  • 901 South Plymouth Court Garage

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  • Hilton Parking

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  • Dunkin'

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  • Umai

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  • Sociale Chicago

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  • Half Sour

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  • Sofi Restaurant

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  • Jefa's Cantina

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  • Roots Handmade Pizza

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  • Potbelly

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  • Chicago Lunchbox

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  • Target

    0.38 miles

  • Marshalls

    0.39 miles

  • Southgate Market

    0.42 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    0.45 miles

  • The Maxwell

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  • Burlington

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  • Trader Joe's

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  • Jewel-Osco

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  • H Mart

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659 South Wells 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.

    659 South Wells Street is located in South Loop, which is home to a total of 50 listing(s). Retail space at 659 South Wells Street asks $32.00/SF/YR per square foot.

  • The property includes 748 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 748 square feet are Street 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 South Loop is 32. The average household income here is $123,922 per year.

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