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34219130
34219127

844 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

MC
IL IL 475.129090
Jameson Commercial Real Estate
Listed by Jameson Commercial Real Estate
$350,000
2 days on market
Updated 2 days ago

The Reservoir

Details
Property Type Business for Sale
Sub Type Business Only, Full Service
Square Footage 2,700
Net Rentable (SqFt) 2,700
Tenancy Single
Brand/Tenant The Reservoir
Lease Type Gross
Lease Term 5
Rent Bumps Yes
Lease Options Three 5-year Renewal Option Periods. To activate renewal option, Tenant must provide written notice no later than 6 months prior to the end of the current lease term.
Year Built 1930
Stories 1
Lot Size (SqFt) 6,884
Ceiling Height 12.5

844 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Marketing description

For the last 15 years, The Reservoir has been an immaculately-appointed, high-grossing, family owned & operated, hospitality business. The Incidental Liquor & Retail Food licenses; plus, the Sidewalk Cafe' Permit are corporately held and transferable. The total interior square footage is approximately 2,700 SF. The bar/dining area is 23.5' X 60.5' with a 12.5-foot ceiling; the solid wood, bar-top is 36 linear feet long. The kitchen area is 21' X 60.5' feet with an 8-foot ceiling. The 7' X 5' keg room is located on the first floor with a glycol refrigeration system that delivers ice-cold beer to 16 tap handles. The food walk-in cooler is 8' X 5.5'. A 5-year gross lease starting at $6,500 per month with three 5-year options. https://www.reservoirchicago.com/ Proof of funds is required prior to scheduling a showing. Do not disturb the business and its employees. Co-Op commission: 3% on sale; Co-Op lease commission: 2.5% for initial 5-year term.

Investment highlights

  • Lease Commencement Date: To Be Determined Possession Date.
  • Lease Expiration Date: 5 years from Possession Date.
  • Lease Type: GROSS.
  • Gross Leasable Area: 2,700 SF.
  • Current Base Rent: $6,500/monthly.
  • Additional Options: Three 5-year Renewal Option Periods. To activate renewal option, Tenant must provide written notice no later than 6 months prior to the end of the current lease term.
  • Escalations: 3% annual escalations, including all Renewal Option Periods.
  • RE Taxes: Landlord is responsible for annual real estate tax bill.
  • Utilities: Tenant is responsible for electric and gas used. Tenant is responsible for 15% of the property's water bill.
  • Scavenger: Tenant is responsible for refuse disposal for the commercial premise.
  • Security Deposit: $13,000.
  • Co-Op commission: 3% on sale; Co-Op lease commission: 2.5% for initial 5-year term.
  • For the last 15 years, The Reservoir has been an immaculately-appointed, high-grossing, family owned & operated, hospitality business.
  • The Incidental Liquor & Retail Food licenses; plus, the Sidewalk Cafe’ Permit are corporately held and transferable.
  • The total interior square footage is approximately 2,700 SF.
  • The bar/dining area is 23.5’ X 60.5’ with a 12.5-foot ceiling height; the solid wood, bar-top is 36 linear feet long.
  • The kitchen area is 21’ X 60.5’ feet with an 8-foot ceiling.
  • The 7’ X 5’ keg room is located on the first floor with a glycol refrigeration system that delivers ice-cold beer to 16 tap handles. The food walk-in cooler is 8’ X 5.5’.
  • A 5-year gross lease starting at $6,500 per month with three 5-year options.
  • https://www.reservoirchicago.com/
  • Co-Op commission: 3% on sale; Co-Op lease commission: 2.5% for initial 5-year term.
  • Proof of funds is required prior to scheduling a showing.
  • Do not disturb the business and its employees.

Listing Contacts

MC
IL IL 475.129090
Jameson Commercial Real Estate
Listed by Jameson Commercial Real Estate

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Additional Information

Name
Mike Costanzo
License
IL 475.129090
Brokerage
Jameson Real Estate
Title
Commercial Real Estate/Business Broker
Brokerage Address
425 West North Avenue
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