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Property Description
8700SF flex use warehouse/office with luxe second floor workspace! Hi traffic exposure on Western Ave! Main floor features 17ft ceilings with a largely open span warehouse, two loading docks (13'6" & 10'6"), large private office, open workstations, kitchenette, storage rooms, and two baths. Second floor features luxe open workspace with polished concrete floors, custom bar and kitchen, a full bath with shower, and large storage room. High R-value spray foam insulation thru-out, EV charging station, & parking lot with snow-melt lines in place. Plenty of power with 480a/3-phase + additional 220amp service. Full heat and AC thru-out. Warehouse is 6400SF. Zoned PMD4. This property has been superbly maintained and is ready for a variety of business types!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 N Western Ave
General
- Price: $2,199,000
- Taxes: $38,211 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12577677
- Updated: 6/25/2026
- Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Common Lunchroom(s), Common Meeting Room(s), Private Restroom(s), Public Restroom(s), Storage Inside
- Flooring: Concrete
Location
- Area: CHI - Near West Side
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: On Western Ave, just south of Fulton.
- Location Details: Chicago West
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Central Heat/Individual Controls, Forced Air, Gas
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Drive-In Doors: 2
- # Loading Docks: 1
- Sub-Flooring: Concrete
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 8,700
- Office: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1969
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,848
- Lot Dimensions: 72 x 109
- Zoning: PMD
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale Only
- Assessment Year: 1969
- Tax Amount: $38,211
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 16124140870000
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Schools
Schools serving 242 N Western Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mitchell Elementary School, Chicago, IL 2233 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60612 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Wells Community Academy High School 936 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 | 9-11 | 1.4 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 242 N Western Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/25/2026
Price Increased
$2,199,000
0.18%
MLS
6/09/2026
Listed
$2,195,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 242 N Western Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$38,211
—
$94,500
-48%
2023
$38,211
3%
$180,482
—
2022
$37,249
2%
$180,482
—
2021
$36,412
32%
$180,482
46%
2020
$27,625
11%
$123,595
—
2019
$24,915
2%
$123,595
—
2018
$24,493
16%
$123,595
27%
2017
$21,089
8%
$97,631
—
2016
$19,554
9%
$97,631
—
2015
$17,890
25%
$97,631
26%
2014
$14,360
2%
$77,399
—
2013
$14,077
1%
$77,399
—
2012
$13,889
—
$77,399
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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242 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 (MLS# 12577677) is a Commercial property. 242 N Western Avenue is currently listed for $2,199,000 and was received on June 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 N Western Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Near West Side? You can browse all Near West Side real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

