Michigan Avenue Towers 1 & 2

For Sale

1250 & 1400 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

This Chicago property for sale is located at 1250 & 1400 South Michigan Avenue. Contact the listing broker for details on the current sale price for Michigan Avenue Towers 1 & 2. Michigan Avenue Towers 1 & 2 is situated on a lot that is 0.94 acre in size.

Contacts

Matthew Tarshis

Frontline Real Estate Partners

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 9,217 SF
  • Units 19
  • Lot Size 0.94 Acre
  • Year Built 2006
  • Date Updated Oct 16, 2026
1250 & 1400 S Michigan Avenue are located along South Michigan Avenue in Chicago's vibrant South Loop neighborhood. The Properties are positioned within one of Chicago's most densely populated areas, with over 347,000 residents and an average household income exceeding $132,000 within a three (3) mile radius. South Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road provide strong regional connectivity, with Lake Shore Drive under two (2) miles away and direct access to Interstate 90/94, offering seamless connectivity to downtown Chicago and the broader metropolitan area. The Roosevelt CTA Station and Museum Campus/11th Street Metra Station are both located less than one (1) mile away, enhancing accessibility for tenants and driving consistent foot traffic to the corridor. The immediate area is further supported by Columbia College Chicago, with over 6,000 students, Wintrust Arena, and world-class cultural destinations including Grant Park, Millennium Park, Soldier Field, the Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium, all within one (1) mile. The Properties benefit from a high-visibility location along South Michigan Avenue with exposure to approximately 16,000 vehicles per day, creating strong daily traffic and consistent customer flow. This stretch of Michigan Avenue serves as the South Loop's primary retail corridor, surrounded by a dense residential base and a thriving mix of national retailers and dining options. Neighboring retailers include Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Mariano's, Target, H&M, Walgreens, Portillo's, Giordano's, Chipotle, and Starbucks, among many others. The combination of affluent demographics, significant foot traffic, strong regional access, and one of Chicago's densest urban populations creates a highly attractive environment for retail tenants seeking visibility, accessibility, and steady consumer demand.1250 & 1400 S. Michigan Avenue offer the opportunity to acquire a 17,477-square-foot storefront retail portfolio with prominent frontage along Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s South Loop. The portfolio is 88% leased, generates an in-place NOI of approx. $584,372, and combines established cash flow with leasing upside. 1400 S. Michigan Avenue is fully leased to Chicago Waffles, Go Grocer, and Mikami Restaurant. all on triple-net leases, with additional income from two (2) communication leases. 1250 S. Michigan Avenue consists of six (6) retail units totaling 9,217 square feet with tenants Jimmy John’s, Luxura Med Spa, Chi Tiva, Polish Me Nails & Spa, and June 1250 Dry Cleaners. The remaining 2,092-square-foot vacancy features value-add potential via lease-up. The Properties are located one (1) block from one another and benefit from a dense, affluent trade area with more than 54,000 residents and an average household income of $158,000 within one (1) mile. The offering includes 26 full spaces and four (4) tandem spaces, all in covered garage.2,092 square foot storefront at the base of a 29-story high end condo building in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. Built in 2006, the Property includes six (6) storefronts totaling 9,217 square feet along South Michigan Avenue. Existing retailers at the building include Jimmy John’s, Luxura Med Spa, Chitiva, Polish Me Nails & Spa, and June 1250 Dry Cleaners. Positioned just south of the signalized intersection at Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road, the storefront features exceptional visibility and exposure along Michigan Avenue (16,000 VPD). The location is walking distance to the Museum Campus, Grant Park, Soldier Field, and Shedd Aquarium, with Wintrust Arena and Columbia College Chicago less than a mile away. Neighboring retailers include Target, Jewel-Osco, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, BMO Harris, First American Bank, UPS Store, Potbelly, Giordano’s, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks, Dunkin’, and many other national brands, anchoring the South Loop’s premier retail corridor.
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Highlights

  • "The 78", approx. 1/2 block to the west, is a $1B development under construction (2028 opening) featuring a 22,000 seat stadium as the future home of the Chicago Fire
  • 2,092 SF vacancy features value-add potential through lease-up and increasing NOI
  • 30 covered spaces included with the sale
  • 88% leased with in-place NOI of $584,372
  • Prominent Michigan Avenue frontage within a dense, affluent trade area

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Location

  • City Chicago, IL
  • Neighborhood Downtown Chicago
  • Zip Code 60605
  • Market Chicago

Points of Interest

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

    0.79 miles

  • Adams/Wabash

    0.95 miles

  • Cermak-McCormick Place

    0.98 miles

  • Quincy

    1.01 miles

  • Clinton

    1.09 miles

  • Halsted Street

    1.25 miles

  • Millennium Station

    1.27 miles

  • Lake

    1.30 miles

  • UIC-Halsted (Halsted Street)

    1.36 miles

  • State/Lake

    1.38 miles

  • BP

    0.09 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.83 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.84 miles

  • Citgo

    1.04 miles

  • eVgo

    1.09 miles

  • Blink

    1.09 miles

  • Volta

    1.53 miles

  • Gas Depot

    1.58 miles

  • Shell

    1.65 miles

  • Blink ParkChip Garage - 1035 Van Buren

    1.66 miles

  • SP+

    0.30 miles

  • 901 South Plymouth Court Garage

    0.34 miles

  • Impark

    0.39 miles

  • North Garage

    0.40 miles

  • Hilton Parking

    0.48 miles

  • Plymouth Court Garage

    0.54 miles

  • Dearborn Village 1

    0.62 miles

  • Dearborn Village 2

    0.64 miles

  • Waldron Parking Deck

    0.64 miles

  • Dearborn Village 3

    0.64 miles

  • Jimmy John's

    0.02 miles

  • Minghin

    0.04 miles

  • Crave Cafe and Lounge

    0.08 miles

  • Dunkin'

    0.08 miles

  • Subway

    0.08 miles

  • AO Hawaiian Hideout

    0.08 miles

  • Aurelio's Pizza

    0.09 miles

  • Giordano's Pizzeria

    0.10 miles

  • Kurah Mediterranean

    0.10 miles

  • Flo & Santos

    0.11 miles

  • Jewel-Osco

    0.10 miles

  • Trader Joe's

    0.15 miles

  • Target

    0.37 miles

  • Mariano's Fresh Market

    0.53 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    0.76 miles

  • Southgate Market

    0.77 miles

  • Marshalls

    0.78 miles

  • Burlington

    0.83 miles

  • The Maxwell

    0.84 miles

  • McCormick Market

    0.89 miles

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