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Investment Highlights

  • Located along 87th Street corridor with ±182 feet of frontage for maximum exposure.
  • Walkable to Jesse Owens Park and across from the historic Chicago Vocational High School.
  • Surrounded by a mix of local businesses, multifamily properties, and stable residential communities.
  • Zoned B3-2, permitting retail storefronts, shopping centers, and apartments above ground floor.
  • Excellent connectivity to I-94 and major thoroughfares, supporting high traffic visibility.
  • Area supported by recent multifamily transactions demonstrating investment activity and growth.

Executive Summary

Positioned at the intersection of E. 87th Street and Merrill Avenue, this ±7,196 SF parcel offers a rare infill development opportunity in one of Chicago’s established commercial corridors. Zoned B3-2 (Community Shopping District), the site supports a wide range of potential uses, including retail, mixed-use, and apartment units above ground-floor commercial space. With a generous 182 feet of frontage along 87th Street, the property delivers strong visibility and accessibility for future occupants and visitors.
This location benefits from direct proximity to Chicago Vocational High School and is within walking distance to Jesse Owens Park, providing a steady stream of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The surrounding neighborhood features a diverse mix of multifamily housing, single-family residences, and local businesses, fostering a vibrant trade area that supports retail and service-oriented development.
Excellent connectivity to I-94, major city arterials, and nearby commercial hubs enhances the site’s marketability for developers and investors seeking a community-centric project. High daily traffic counts further underscore the property's potential for a wide variety of retail, service, or mixed-use concepts. With multiple nearby multifamily transactions signaling strong demand in the area, this parcel represents a compelling acquisition for developers looking to capitalize on Chicago’s sustained urban growth.

Property Facts

Price $180,000
Sale Type Investment
No. Lots 1
Property Type Land
Property Subtype Commercial
Proposed Use Commercial
Total Lot Size 0.10 AC
Zoning 1-00

1 Lot Available

Lot

Price $180,000
Price Per AC $1,890,756.30
Lot Size 0.10 AC

Shopping centers, large stores, and retail storefronts, often along major streets. Allows more types of businesses than B1 and B2 districts. Apartments permitted above the ground floor.

Description

2135–2137 E. 87th Street is a vacant land parcel totaling approximately 7,196 square feet, located at the intersection of E. 87th Street and Merrill Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. It is zoned B3-2, allowing for commercial and mixed-use development. The site is positioned across from Chicago Vocational High School and near Jesse Owens Park, with surrounding uses including local businesses, single-family residences, and multifamily properties. The parcel fronts an established retail corridor and offers access to major roads and interstate routes, including I-94.

Moderately walkable
60/100
Very drivable
80/100
Some public transit
50/100
Fairly bikeable
50/100

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
25-01-203-001-0000
Land Assessment
$4,071
Improvements Assessment
$0
Total Assessment
$4,071
  • Listing ID: 40498064

  • Date on Market: 5/12/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2135-2137 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617

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