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TenantBase Description
1419 N Wells Street stands on the Wells Street corridor in Chicago's Old Town, a brick commercial building shaped for street level retail and service use. The two story facade sits close to the sidewalk under mature street trees, placing shopfronts where passing foot traffic can see inside and step in directly.
Broad glass windows and glazed doors line the ground floor, each bay with its own entrance from the sidewalk. Dark awnings and projecting sign brackets frame the bays, while arched brickwork and stone sills carry the older character of the building. A low railed terrace runs along part of the frontage, giving room for tables or display outside without blocking the public walk. Tall ground floor glass brings daylight into the front sales areas, helping merchandise and interiors read well from the street.
A brick arch near the center of the frontage opens to a tiled entry court set back from Wells Street. Inside the court, additional doors face each other across patterned pavers, creating a quieter arrival apart from the main sidewalk. The arrangement lets a business keep a highly visible street face while also using a sheltered entry for waiting, queuing or a calmer customer greeting.
The second story carries smaller punched windows above the storefront band, keeping the building scale consistent with neighboring Old Town storefronts. At the back, a separate service yard and alley frontage keep deliveries, trash and utility functions away from customer entries, so daily operations do not crowd the sales frontage.
Surrounding blocks mix restaurants, boutiques, fitness studios and evening venues, so the area stays active through lunch, after work and on weekends. For a retailer, cafe, wellness or personal service operator, the combination of direct sidewalk entries, display glass and the sheltered court offers practical ways to welcome walk in visits and manage flow at busy times. Nearby CTA stations and the surrounding North Side streets make the address easy to reach for customers and staff.
Listing Agent Description
Position your brand at one of Chicago’s most dynamic retail corridors. This premier 4,600 SF ground-floor retail space is located at 1419 N Wells Street, offering exceptional visibility and frontage along the highly trafficked Wells Street corridor in the heart of Old Town. The property is anchored by a curated mix of best-in-class tenants including Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen, and Studio Lagree, creating a vibrant destination that draws a steady flow of affluent residents, professionals, and visitors throughout the day and evening. Surrounded by Old Town’s renowned collection of restaurants, boutiques, fitness concepts, and entertainment venues, this rare availability provides retailers, fitness operators, wellness concepts, and experiential users an opportunity to establish a presence in one of Chicago’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
- 4,600 SF of premier retail space on N Wells Street, ideal for retail, wellness, fitness operators, or experiential concepts
- Located at 1419 N Wells Street, drawing from a high-earning population of 464,704 residents and average household income of $154,395 within a three (3) mile radius
- Exceptionally connected for commuters and customers, situated less than one (1) mile from the Clark/Division Red Line, the Sedgwick Brown/Purple Line, and the Chicago Avenue Brown/Purple Line stations
- Co-tenancy with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen, and Studio Lagree, with other tenants nearby such as Small Cheval, Orso’s Italian Restaurant, Topo Gigio, Taco Pros, Cache, The VIG, Gavroche, Kamehachi, SHO Omakase, Dog House Grill, and Woodie’s Flat, among many others.
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Suite Available
- Suite: 1419 N Wells St
- Size:3,865 SF
- Monthly Rent:Negotiable
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do customers enter the building?
Each ground floor bay has its own glazed door and display windows opening directly to the Wells Street sidewalk. A central brick arch also leads to a tiled interior court with additional entries set back from the street.
Is there outdoor space in front?
A low railed terrace runs along part of the frontage. It provides space for tables or display outside while keeping the public sidewalk clear.
How are deliveries and service handled?
The building has a rear service yard with alley frontage. That keeps deliveries and utility functions separate from the customer entries on Wells Street and in the entry court.
Listing courtesy of:
- Matthew Tarshis, mtarshis@frontlinerepartners.com, Frontline Real Estate Partners, LLC
- Andrew Rubin, arubin@frontlinerepartners.com, Frontline Real Estate Partners, LLC
- Zack Pearlstein, zpearlstein@frontlinerepartners.com, Frontline Real Estate Partners, LLC