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3256 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, ILVideo Tour of 3256 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL.
SET UP YOUR BUSINESS IN RED HOT AVONDALE | PERFECT FOR OWNER-USER | Terrific restaurant/business opportunity in booming Avondale | 5368 BUILDING SQUARE FEET | MANY NEW DEVELOPMENTS NEARBY | THIS INCLUDES SEVERAL MAJOR PROPOSED TOWNHOUSE COMPLEXS WITHIN SEVERAL BLOCKS 2500SF restaurant with two full basements, 2000SF of storage/ 5k monthly rent estimate Plus---TWO 2-bedroom apartments / 4k monthly total rent estimate for apartments TOTAL MONTHLY BUILDING RENT ESTIMATE ABOUT 9K A MONTH OR 108,000 PER YEAR Great corner visibility!---15,000 cars per day traffic VERY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION Very close to the Kennedy ramps via Sacramento, Kedzie, California 15 minute walk to the Blue Line at Kimball too

Full Property Details for 3256 N Elston Ave

General

  • Price: $1,249,000
  • Taxes: $12,438 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Commercial
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12185523
  • Updated: 12/7/2025
  • Added to Site: 266 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Lease Terms: STORE FRONT ONLY

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Fire Extinguisher(s)

Location

  • Area: CHI - Avondale
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Jefferson
  • Driving Directions: North or south on Elston Ave to the property. Corner of Elston and Francisco.
  • Location Details: Chicago North

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Hot Water

Utilities

  • Water: Municipal Water
  • Onsite: Electricity to Site, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 5,368
  • # of Stores: 1
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,250
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
  • Zoning: OTHER

Financial Considerations

  • Lease Price: $20
  • Insurance Fee: $6,000
  • Operating Expenses: $21,198
  • Security Deposit: Fire Extinguisher/s
  • Assessment Year: 1916
  • Tax Amount: $12,438
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Heat
  • Pays Electric: 360

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 13243220250000

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Schools serving 3256 N Elston Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Linne Elementary School
3221 North Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
K-80.1 mi
Schurz High School
3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
9-121.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 3256 N Elston Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
12/01/2025
Price Reduced
$1,249,000
-3.55%
MLS
9/25/2025
Price Increased
$1,295,000
3.6%
MLS
9/12/2025
Price Reduced
$1,250,000
-3.47%
MLS
8/22/2025
Price Reduced
$1,295,000
-2.26%
MLS
4/26/2025
Listed
$1,325,000
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Tax History for 3256 N Elston Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,502
3%
$27,641
—
2022
$5,352
2%
$27,641
—
2021
$5,241
-20%
$27,641
-10%
2020
$6,517
8%
$30,698
-3%
2019
$6,037
2%
$31,655
—
2018
$5,914
10%
$31,655
19%
2017
$5,370
6%
$26,632
—
2016
$5,084
10%
$26,632
—
2015
$4,640
—
$26,632
1%
2014
$4,634
2%
$26,258
—
2013
$4,537
42%
$26,258
—
2012
$3,198
—
$26,258
—
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3256 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 (MLS# 12185523) is a Commercial property. 3256 N Elston Avenue is currently listed for $1,249,000 and was received on April 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 3256 N Elston Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Avondale? You can browse all Avondale real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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