8546 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60617

Prime retail space for lease at 8546 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, offering approximately 1,120 SF of move-in-ready storefront space along one of Chicago's most established South Side commercial corridors. This highly visible location fronts Stony Island Avenue, a major north-south arterial carrying approximately 30,000+ vehicles per day, providing excellent brand exposure and daily traffic counts attractive to both local operators and regional or national users. The space was previously built out as a salon and features a modern, second-generation layout with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, upgraded lighting, multiple service areas, existing plumbing, and a contemporary interior design that significantly reduces build-out time and upfront capital. The efficient footprint supports a wide range of retail, service, wellness, medical, and professional office-retail uses. The property is zoned Chicago B3-2 (Community Shopping District), allowing for broad commercial flexibility including retail, service, office, and select food uses. Shared on-site parking is available directly in front of the space, with additional street parking nearby, supporting customer convenience and repeat visitation. The site offers excellent accessibility with CTA bus routes running directly along Stony Island Avenue, providing strong public transportation access for employees and customers. The property is minutes from major east-west corridors including 87th Street and 79th Street, and provides convenient access to I-90/I-94 (Chicago Skyway), allowing efficient regional connectivity. Located near Jackson Park, Rainbow Beach, and the Lake Michigan shoreline, and benefiting from continued public and private investment on Chicago's South Side including the Obama Presidential Center, this corridor continues to attract service-oriented retail and professional users seeking stable neighborhood demand combined with long-term growth potential. Ideal for wellness concepts, medical or counseling offices, tax or insurance services, boutique retail, cellular or specialty retail, and appointment-based service businesses.