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Investment Highlights

  • Rare opportunity to acquire a commercial asset in the heart of Lake Forest’s vibrant downtown district.
  • In-place NOI of approximately $592,400 with additional upside through lease-up.
  • Walkable to Lake Forest College and major employers, with proximity to Metra stations and regional connectivity.
  • Mixed-use configuration with a strong tenant mix across retail, medical, wellness, and professional office uses.
  • Features 62 covered parking spaces, prominent signage, and elevator access.

Executive Summary

Deerpath Plaza is a mixed-use investment opportunity located at the intersection of Deerpath Road and Oakwood Avenue in downtown Lake Forest, Illinois, within the Chicago MSA. The property spans 47,863 square feet across two stories, sitting on a 0.89-acre parcel zoned B-3: Traditional Business. Currently 74% leased, this asset is home to a diverse tenant mix encompassing retail, medical, wellness, and professional office users, including The Skin Care Center, Athletico, Fitness Together, Robb Orthodontics, Berlin Packaging, and more.
The property generates an in-place NOI of approximately $592,400 at the current occupancy, offering investors stable, day-one income with significant upside through future lease-up and stabilization. It includes desirable features such as an atrium, elevator access, dedicated signage on Deerpath Road, and 62 covered parking spaces, with immediate proximity to Lake Forest’s premier downtown commercial environment. Nearby amenities include restaurants, retailers, Lake Forest College, and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, ensuring strong tenant appeal and sustained demand for space.

Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment
Sale Condition
REO Sale
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Storefront
Building Size
48,898 SF
Building Class
B
Year Built
1988
NOI
$592,400
Percent Leased
74%
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
2 Stories
Building FAR
1.23
Lot Size
0.91 AC
Zoning
Commercial - Traditional Business
Parking
65 Spaces (1.38 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
121’ on East Deerpath Road

Amenities

  • Atrium
  • Signage
  • Balcony

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Position
  • Available
  • 113
  • 688 SF
  • Retail
  • In-Line
  • Now

Excellent opportunity to lease at a class A retail/office building located at the corner of Deerpath Road and Oakwood Avenue in downtown Lake Forest. Lake Forest, part of the North Shore, totals approximately 19,000 residents and is one of the top 50 wealthiest cities in the country with an average household income of approx. $265,000. The multi-tenant retail/office building offers anywhere from 700 - 7,767 SF of ground-floor retail space and 1,250 - 1,809 SF of second-floor office space.

  • 124
  • 1,701 SF
  • Retail
  • In-Line
  • Now

Excellent opportunity to lease at a class A retail/office building located at the corner of Deerpath Road and Oakwood Avenue in downtown Lake Forest. Lake Forest, part of the North Shore, totals approximately 19,000 residents and is one of the top 50 wealthiest cities in the country with an average household income of approx. $265,000. The multi-tenant retail/office building offers anywhere from 700 - 7,767 SF of ground-floor retail space and 1,250 - 1,809 SF of second-floor office space.

  • 137
  • 1,924 SF
  • Retail
  • In-Line
  • Now

Excellent opportunity to lease at a class A retail/office building located at the corner of Deerpath Road and Oakwood Avenue in downtown Lake Forest. Lake Forest, part of the North Shore, totals approximately 19,000 residents and is one of the top 50 wealthiest cities in the country with an average household income of approx. $265,000. The multi-tenant retail/office building offers anywhere from 700 - 7,767 SF of ground-floor retail space and 1,250 - 1,809 SF of second-floor office space.

  • 208
  • 2,060 SF
  • Office
  • -
  • Now

Excellent opportunity to join a class A retail/office building in downtown Lake Forest.

  • 222
  • 1,813 SF
  • Office
  • -
  • Now

Excellent opportunity to join a class A retail/office building in downtown Lake Forest.

  • 223
  • 1,568 SF
  • Office
  • -
  • Now

Excellent opportunity to join a class A retail/office building in downtown Lake Forest.

Space Size Space Use Position Available
113 688 SF Retail In-Line Now
124 1,701 SF Retail In-Line Now
137 1,924 SF Retail In-Line Now
208 2,060 SF Office - Now
222 1,813 SF Office - Now
223 1,568 SF Office - Now

113

Size
688 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
In-Line
Available
Now

124

Size
1,701 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
In-Line
Available
Now

137

Size
1,924 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
In-Line
Available
Now

208

Size
2,060 SF
Space Use
Office
Position
-
Available
Now

222

Size
1,813 SF
Space Use
Office
Position
-
Available
Now

223

Size
1,568 SF
Space Use
Office
Position
-
Available
Now

113

Size 688 SF
Space Use Retail
Position In-Line
Available Now

Excellent opportunity to lease at a class A retail/office building located at the corner of Deerpath Road and Oakwood Avenue in downtown Lake Forest. Lake Forest, part of the North Shore, totals approximately 19,000 residents and is one of the top 50 wealthiest cities in the country with an average household income of approx. $265,000. The multi-tenant retail/office building offers anywhere from 700 - 7,767 SF of ground-floor retail space and 1,250 - 1,809 SF of second-floor office space.

124

Size 1,701 SF
Space Use Retail
Position In-Line
Available Now

Excellent opportunity to lease at a class A retail/office building located at the corner of Deerpath Road and Oakwood Avenue in downtown Lake Forest. Lake Forest, part of the North Shore, totals approximately 19,000 residents and is one of the top 50 wealthiest cities in the country with an average household income of approx. $265,000. The multi-tenant retail/office building offers anywhere from 700 - 7,767 SF of ground-floor retail space and 1,250 - 1,809 SF of second-floor office space.

137

Size 1,924 SF
Space Use Retail
Position In-Line
Available Now

Excellent opportunity to lease at a class A retail/office building located at the corner of Deerpath Road and Oakwood Avenue in downtown Lake Forest. Lake Forest, part of the North Shore, totals approximately 19,000 residents and is one of the top 50 wealthiest cities in the country with an average household income of approx. $265,000. The multi-tenant retail/office building offers anywhere from 700 - 7,767 SF of ground-floor retail space and 1,250 - 1,809 SF of second-floor office space.

208

Size 2,060 SF
Space Use Office
Position -
Available Now

Excellent opportunity to join a class A retail/office building in downtown Lake Forest.

222

Size 1,813 SF
Space Use Office
Position -
Available Now

Excellent opportunity to join a class A retail/office building in downtown Lake Forest.

223

Size 1,568 SF
Space Use Office
Position -
Available Now

Excellent opportunity to join a class A retail/office building in downtown Lake Forest.

Very walkable
80/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Good public transit
70/100
Fairly bikeable
50/100

Nearby Major Retailers

Chase
Old National Bank
The Northern Trust Company
Egg Harbor Cafe
Bank of America
Club Pilates
The Fresh Market
Jewel-Osco

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Numbers
Multiple
  • 12-33-119-006
  • 12-33-119-008
  • 12-33-119-001
  • 12-33-119-007
  • 12-33-119-005
Land Assessment
$1,042,450
Improvements Assessment
$1,883,739
Total Assessment
$2,926,189
  • Listing ID: 41237560

  • Date on Market: 7/10/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 225 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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