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Investment Highlights

  • Former Bowling Alley
  • 2 Units
  • Zoned B2
  • 49,225 SF building
  • Built in 1976
  • West Chicago location

Executive Summary

SVN Chicago Commercial proudly presents this unique leasing and sales opportunity in business-friendly West Chicago, IL. Formerly the Bowling Green Sports Center, this expansive building is now ready for the next business to call it home. In its heyday, this large property was a staple of the neighborhood, offering top-class bowling, food and drink, sand volleyball, arcade, and more. The bowling alley has since closed its doors; however, the building did welcome a new Haunted House/Escape Room business, which is operating there today (see financial page for rental info).
This property still has the bones of an entertainment center, but it can also be retrofitted for a number of different uses, including division into smaller rental units. The interior is half gutted, as the current owners recently abandoned a renovation project within. A large, expansive basement also creates opportunity for additional ventures and is fitted with walk-in coolers and other trade fixtures. Surrounded by an office/industrial park, a large shopping center, and future retail development across the street, this site is primed for its next jolt of life. The exterior of the building is still solid, and there is more than ample parking on the site. Bring your ideas and watch them succeed at this gem of a property.

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Property Facts

Sale Type
Owner User
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Bowling Alley
Building Size
49,225 SF
Building Class
B
Year Built
1976
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
1 Story
Building FAR
0.21
Lot Size
5.37 AC
Zoning
B-2
Parking
216 Spaces (4.39 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
610’ on W Roosevelt Rd

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Position
  • Available
  • 1st Floor
  • 34,555 SF
  • Retail
  • -
  • 30 Days

SVN Chicago Commercial proudly presents this unique leasing and sales opportunity in business-friendly West Chicago, IL. Formerly the Bowling Green Sports Center, this expansive building is now ready for the next business to call it home. In its heyday, this large property was a staple of the neighborhood, offering top-class bowling, food and drink, sand volleyball, arcade, and more. The bowling alley has since closed its doors; however, the building did welcome a new Haunted House/Escape Room business, which is operating there today (see financial page for rental info). This property still has the bones of an entertainment center, but it can also be retrofitted for a number of different uses, including division into smaller rental units. The interior is half gutted, as the current owners recently abandoned a renovation project within. A large, expansive basement also creates opportunity for additional ventures and is fitted with walk-in coolers and other trade fixtures. Surrounded by an office/industrial park, a large shopping center, and future retail development across the street, this site is primed for its next jolt of life. The exterior of the building is still solid, and there is more than ample parking on the site. Bring your ideas and watch them succeed at this gem of a property.

Space Size Space Use Position Available
1st Floor 34,555 SF Retail - 30 Days

1st Floor

Size
34,555 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
-
Available
30 Days

1st Floor

Size 34,555 SF
Space Use Retail
Position -
Available 30 Days

SVN Chicago Commercial proudly presents this unique leasing and sales opportunity in business-friendly West Chicago, IL. Formerly the Bowling Green Sports Center, this expansive building is now ready for the next business to call it home. In its heyday, this large property was a staple of the neighborhood, offering top-class bowling, food and drink, sand volleyball, arcade, and more. The bowling alley has since closed its doors; however, the building did welcome a new Haunted House/Escape Room business, which is operating there today (see financial page for rental info). This property still has the bones of an entertainment center, but it can also be retrofitted for a number of different uses, including division into smaller rental units. The interior is half gutted, as the current owners recently abandoned a renovation project within. A large, expansive basement also creates opportunity for additional ventures and is fitted with walk-in coolers and other trade fixtures. Surrounded by an office/industrial park, a large shopping center, and future retail development across the street, this site is primed for its next jolt of life. The exterior of the building is still solid, and there is more than ample parking on the site. Bring your ideas and watch them succeed at this gem of a property.

Fairly walkable
40/100
Exceptionally drivable
100/100
Limited public transit
20/100
Somewhat bikeable
30/100

Nearby Major Retailers

Food Market La Chiquita
Rent-A-Center
Starbucks
Jewel-Osco

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
04-16-202-058
Land Assessment
$207,024
Improvements Assessment
$136,852
Total Assessment
$343,876
  • Listing ID: 41173258

  • Date on Market: 7/6/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 243 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185

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