# 3256 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $1,199,000, built 1916.
> A/C. Est. $5,196/mo. Listed 25 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,199,000 |
| Year Built | 1916 |
| Lot Size | 6,251 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 25 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $5,196 |
| **Total** | **$5,196** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1916
- 0.14 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
**PERFECT FOR OWNER-USER OR INVESTOR - PRIME AVONDALE MIXED-USE OPPORTUNITY** Exceptional mixed-use investment opportunity in the heart of rapidly growing Avondale. This highly visible corner property offers approximately 5,368 square feet and benefits from strong traffic exposure with over 15,000 vehicles passing daily. The commercial space features approximately 2500 square feet currently open space, plus two full basements providing an additional 2,000 square feet of valuable storage space. Estimated rental income for the commercial space is approximately $5,000 per month. Above the commercial unit are two well-sized 2-bedroom apartments with a combined estimated rental income of approximately $4,000 per month. Positioned in one of Chicago's most active development corridors, the property is surrounded by numerous new residential projects, including several proposed townhouse developments within just a few blocks. This ongoing growth is expected to further increase neighborhood density, customer traffic, and long-term property value. The location offers outstanding accessibility, just minutes from the Kennedy Expressway via Sacramento, Kedzie, and California Avenue, and approximately a 15-minute walk to the CTA Blue Line at Kimball. Whether you're an owner-operator seeking a live/work opportunity or an investor looking for income and future appreciation, this Avondale property presents exceptional potential in a thriving neighborhood.

## Location

- **Address:** 3256 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
- **County:** Cook

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://youtu.be/0zgEQ2oIzNc

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Petru Amarei
- **Brokerage:** Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
- **Phone:** (773) 745-1000
- **Email:** pa@parealty.us

## Primary Photo

![3256 N Elston Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7a8f48b128732a69bbd309bfa0b7b702l-f3097783207r.jpg)

*34 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/3256-n-elston-avenue-chicago-il-60618-12664077)*

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**MLS#:** 12664077 | **Updated:** 2026-06-25
**Source:** listhub

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