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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
  • 1st Floor
  • 2,300 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.

  • 2nd Floor
  • 1,250-6,000 SF
  • Office
  • -
  • Now

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

Space Size Space Use Position Available
1st Floor 2,300 SF Retail In-Line Now
2nd Floor 1,250-6,000 SF Office - Now

1st Floor

Size
2,300 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
In-Line
Available
Now

2nd Floor

Size
1,250-6,000 SF
Space Use
Office
Position
-
Available
Now

1st Floor

Size 2,300 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.

2nd Floor

Size 1,250-6,000 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
Starbucks
Egg Harbor Cafe
Club Pilates
The Fresh Market
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
Bank of America

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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