1219-1221 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

Description:

For Lease | ±2,000 SF Inline Retail / Healthcare / Office — Neighborhood Retail Center

 

1219-21 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (Near West Side / Medical District / Pilsen gateway)

 

Prominent ±2,000 SF inline retail bay within a multi-tenant neighborhood retail center (6 suites) anchored by Chase Bank and co-tenanted by hospitality uses that drive consistent daily footfall. The site sits just off the signalized intersection of Roosevelt Rd & Ashland Ave, benefiting from an estimated ~44,000 vehicles/day (ADT) along this corridor. Chase Bank branch at 1225 S Ashland anchors the block; Jewel-Osco is directly across Ashland at 1220 S Ashland, and Costco (Chicago South Loop) is approximately one block south on Ashland.

 

Space Description

 


Configuration: Middle bay with double doors; ~15 ft clear ceilings in primary sales area (drop ceiling section to ~11 ft can be removed for open-ceiling concept).
Frontage: ±40 ft with floor-to-ceiling glazing; ~1,500 SF open retail floor up front.
Private Areas: Two rear rooms (±190 SF and ±225 SF) each with direct rear egress to alley and parking.
Plumbing: Two restrooms plus janitor’s closet with service (mop) sink.
Mechanical: Building HVAC with forced warm/cool air throughout.
Delivery Condition: Open shell for tenant buildout or use existing light buildout as desired.


Parking

 


Front customer parking (new 2024 resurfacing): ±5,000 SF paved area with 12 striped spaces.
Rear lot (tenant-priority): 13 additional spaces for ±25 total on-site parking spaces (mixture of customer and tenant-exclusive stalls)  


 

Location & Demand Drivers

 


Grocery-anchored corner: Jewel-Osco (founded 1899) anchors daily needs and traffic at Ashland/Roosevelt; Huntington Bank branch operates inside Jewel.
Medical employment hub (2–4 minutes): The Illinois Medical District (IMD) spans 560 acres with four major hospitals (Rush, UI Health, Stroger, Jesse Brown VA), ~29,000 employees and ~50,000 daily visitors—a powerful daytime and evening customer base.
Higher-ed & neighborhoods: UIC main campus and Greektown are a few blocks northeast; Pilsen is one block south; each supplying steady dining/retail demand. (UIC/Greektown served from UIC-Halsted Blue Line.) Regional access: I-290/Eisenhower is only a few blocks north; rapid access to West Loop, Loop, and suburbs.
Transit: On the #9 Ashland and #12 Roosevelt bus corridors; near Blue Line (UIC-Halsted & Illinois Medical District) and Pink Line (Polk) stations.
Population momentum: The Near West Side posted ~20% population growth since 2010, reflecting strong residential density gains that support retail.


Pylon Signage

 


A prominent 23+ foot illuminated pylon sign along Ashland Avenue provides unparalleled brand visibility and wayfinding exposure to one of Chicago’s busiest north–south corridors.
Positioned for maximum driver line-of-sight, this shared monument sign ensures constant visibility to approximately 44,000 vehicles per day, significantly enhancing tenant identity and market presence.
For retail and healthcare tenants, pylon signage is a critical competitive advantage; serving as a 24/7 marketing platform that reinforces brand recognition and draws both destination and impulse traffic.
Few comparable centers in the trade area offer such signage height, illumination, and frontage prominence.


 

Zoning | C1-1 Neighborhood Commercial District (City of Chicago)

 

C1-1 is a flexible neighborhood commercial classification that allows a broad mix of retail, service, office, and auto-oriented uses. Specific uses are governed by the City’s Use Table (by-right “P” vs. special-use “S”). Prospects should confirm allowable use and required interior fit-out with the City.

 

Highlights

 


Inline bay in a high-performing, Chase-anchored retail center with co-tenancy synergy.
Visibility & access just west of the signalized Roosevelt & Ashland intersection (near-corner siting).
Retail-ready proportions: ~40' storefront, ~15' clear (with removable drop), balanced back-of-house.
Parking advantage: 25 on-site stalls (front customer lot resurfaced 2024) + dedicated rear tenant parking.
All the right neighbors: Jewel-Osco, Huntington (in-store), Costco, UIC, Greektown, Pilsen, and the IMD (Illinois Medical District).
Transit-rich & expressway-close: Steps to #9/#12 buses; near Blue & Pink Lines; blocks from I-290.



Positioned at the convergence of Chicago’s Near West Side, Illinois Medical District, and Pilsen gateway, 1219–21 S Ashland Avenue sits within one of the city’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving mixed-use corridors. This trade area bridges institutional employment, higher education, healthcare, and residential density—creating a 24-hour ecosystem that sustains strong retail and service demand.

The property enjoys immediate proximity to Roosevelt Road and Ashland Avenue, two of Chicago’s busiest arterials, with visibility to approximately 44,000 vehicles per day (ADT) and convenient access to major east–west and north–south thoroughfares. The Illinois Medical District (IMD)—one of the largest urban medical districts in the nation—lies less than five minutes west and encompasses four major hospitals, over 29,000 employees, and 50,000 daily visitors, driving consistent weekday and weekend traffic.

Nearby, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Greektown to the northeast contribute significant student and staff footfall, while Pilsen’s vibrant dining and arts scene to the south adds cultural draw and evening activity. The surrounding neighborhoods have experienced steady population and housing growth (≈20% since 2010), reflecting strong residential reinvestment and demographic momentum.

The site’s connectivity is further enhanced by direct transit service on the #9 Ashland and #12 Roosevelt bus routes, nearby Blue and Pink Line CTA stations, and quick access to I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway), ensuring rapid regional reach to the West Loop, Downtown Chicago, and suburban submarkets.

This confluence of institutional anchors, residential density, and multi-modal accessibility positions the property as a high-visibility, high-convenience location ideal for retail, healthcare, or professional office tenants seeking long-term brand exposure and stable customer flow.



Inline bay in a high-performing, Chase-anchored retail center with co-tenancy synergy.
Visibility & access just west of the signalized Roosevelt & Ashland intersection (near-corner siting).
Retail-ready proportions: ~40' storefront, ~15' clear (with removable drop), balanced back-of-house.
Parking advantage: 25 on-site stalls (front customer lot resurfaced 2024) + dedicated rear tenant parking.
All the right neighbors: Jewel-Osco, Huntington (in-store), Costco, UIC, Greektown, Pilsen, and the IMD (Illinois Medical District).
Transit-rich & expressway-close: Steps to #9/#12 buses; near Blue & Pink Lines; blocks from I-290.