Former Bowling Alley on Roosevelt

For Sale

243 West Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185

This West Chicago property for sale is located at 243 West Roosevelt Road. Contact the listing broker for details on the current sale price for Former Bowling Alley on Roosevelt. Former Bowling Alley on Roosevelt is situated on a lot that is 5.37 acre in size.

Contacts

Derek Gonsch

SVN | Chicago Commercial

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Freestanding
  • Property Size 49,225 SF
  • Units 2
  • Lot Size 5.37 Acre
  • Year Built 1976
  • Date Updated Jul 21, 2026
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.
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Highlights

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

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Location

  • City West Chicago, IL
  • Zip Code 60185
  • Market Chicago

Points of Interest

  • West Chicago

    1.09 miles

  • Winfield

    2.66 miles

  • Wheaton

    4.92 miles

  • Geneva

    5.38 miles

  • College Avenue

    6.09 miles

  • Route 59

    6.15 miles

  • Naperville

    6.84 miles

  • Lisle

    8.47 miles

  • Bartlett

    8.74 miles

  • Aurora

    8.92 miles

  • Mobil

    0.21 miles

  • Thorntons

    0.72 miles

  • BP

    1.50 miles

  • Speedway

    1.58 miles

  • Shell

    2.49 miles

  • Marathon

    2.56 miles

  • Aurora IL-59 Supercharger

    6.77 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    7.30 miles

  • Electrify America

    7.47 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    8.61 miles

  • Kerr-McGee Student Parking Lot

    0.64 miles

  • High Lake Daily Parking

    2.52 miles

  • Security

    2.62 miles

  • Red Lot Permit Only

    2.63 miles

  • Daily Lot

    2.65 miles

  • Parking lot 3

    2.66 miles

  • Parking-3 hour

    2.66 miles

  • Green Lot Permit Only

    2.69 miles

  • Daily Parking

    2.70 miles

  • Physician Parking

    2.71 miles

  • Little Caesars

    0.09 miles

  • Dunkin'

    0.27 miles

  • Gyros & More

    0.45 miles

  • Burger King

    1.17 miles

  • Wingstop

    1.17 miles

  • Gorditas Liselena

    1.17 miles

  • Cocina De Maria

    1.18 miles

  • El Coco Loco

    1.18 miles

  • Taco Bell

    1.23 miles

  • KFC

    1.23 miles

  • Jewel-Osco

    0.31 miles

  • Family Foods

    2.40 miles

  • ALDI

    2.40 miles

  • Kohl's

    3.47 miles

  • Target

    3.58 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    4.75 miles

  • TJ Maxx

    4.85 miles

  • Carson Pirie Scott

    4.93 miles

  • Ross

    4.96 miles

  • Von Maur

    4.96 miles

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