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34214842
34214843

243 West Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185

DS
IL 475206149
SVN Chicago Commercial
DG
IL 475.192105
SVN Chicago Commercial
Listed by SVN Chicago Commercial
Unpriced
8 days on market
Updated 8 days ago

Former Bowling Alley on Roosevelt

Details
Property Type Retail
Sub Type Bowling alley, Freestanding
Square Footage 49,225
Lease Type Gross
Year Built 1976
Acreage 5.370
Zoning B2
Ground Lease No

Former Bowling Alley on Roosevelt

Marketing description

Property Description

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.

Location Description

Located about a mile west of the Roosevelt Rd & Neltnor Blvd intersection, the property is on the north side of the street.

Investment highlights

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

Listing Contacts

DS
IL 475206149
SVN Chicago Commercial
DG
IL 475.192105
SVN Chicago Commercial
Listed by SVN Chicago Commercial

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Additional Information

Name
David Szymanowski
License
475206149
Title
Advisor
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