Escape Chicago Prices – Own a Turnkey Restaurant with upstairs apartment in booming NW Indiana. Looking to expand or relocate your hospitality footprint without the sky-high Chicago overhead? This is your chance to own a beautifully updated 54-seat restaurant in the heart of downtown La Porte, just over an hour from Chicago. This opportunity combines affordable entry, income potential, and major growth upside in one of Northwest Indiana’s most promising small-city markets. Mixed use building with 54-seat restaurant offers a rare opportunity to own a well-equipped space in downtown La Porte, a city recently ranked the 2nd Best Small City in America by USA Today for 2025. This recognition underscores La Porte’s vibrant community, historic charm, and growing economic momentum. Originally built in 1900, the property blends historic charm with modern functionality, making it ideal for an owner-operator or investor looking to step into an established setting. The restaurant is fully equipped with a bar and TVs, a 23-tap system (beer, wine, and nitro beer), and a commercial kitchen that includes a hood and Ansul system. The basement features two large walk-in coolers (7.5’x14′ for beer and 7.5’x20′ for food storage), along with a grease trap integrated into the kitchen floor. New operator will need to obtain liquor license. Security and fire monitoring systems are already in place. The main floor spans 2,200 square feet, with an additional 2,000 square feet in the basement, offering ample storage and prep space. The restaurant has two single-use restrooms and a kitchen outfitted with two split A/C units for climate control. Major system updates include new plumbing and water lines in 2019, a new 200-amp electrical panel in 2018, and a water heater installed in 2019. Upstairs is a 1,200-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment provides additional income potential and is currently operating as an Airbnb. The unit was updated in 2019 with new appliances, hot water heater, A/C, and furnace. Includes a washer and dryer.

Business Owners, Developers, Investors Read: distinct opportunity for those interested in renovation and value addition. Est. 2,500sf building on 6250sf lot (2 PINs) boasts a prime location in close proximity to the CTA Pink Line, providing convenient access to Chicago’s extensive public transit network. Property being sold as-is. Buyers to perform all due diligence.

Developers / Business Owners READ: Excellent opportunity in Chicago’s 63rd/Ashland TIF district. 2-story building with a ground level unit, 2nd floor unit. Complete to realize your vision and be part of community growth. Zoned C1-2 Neighborhood Commercial District, property is approximately 1.5 miles from proposed INVEST South/West initiative projects Englewood Connect and Thrive Englewood. Buyers to perform all due diligence to include zoning, use, and TIF availability; property being sold AS IS / WHERE IS. Seller is the Cook County Land Bank Authority. Also available to be sold as a package with adjacent properties to the south for additional price.

Developers / Business Owners READ: Excellent opportunity for a 2-story mixed use building and adjacent large lot in Chicago’s 63rd/Ashland TIF district. Complete to realize your vision and be part of community growth. Zoned C1-2 Neighborhood Commercial District, property is approximately 1.5 miles from proposed INVEST South/West initiative projects Englewood Connect and Thrive Englewood. Buyers to perform all due diligence to include zoning, use, and TIF availability; property being sold AS IS / WHERE IS. Seller is the Cook County Land Bank Authority.

Great opportunity to bring your vision to this blank slate located in the New City community of Chicago in the 20th ward. Its zoned RT-4 in the 47th/Ashland TIF district with multiple ongoing projects. This 3125 sq ft is adjacent to a commercially zoned area. An est. 10 min drive from Kennedy King Community College, and has access to CTA bus lines on 51st and nearby Ashland Ave. Property being sold in AS IS/WHERE IS condition with no representations, or warranties. Buyer to perform all due diligence including size, zoning, use, TIF availability, and all other details. Offers must reflect due diligence and attorney review to occur through 4/19/24 with closing on or before 4/30/24.

Great opportunity to bring your vision to this blank slate located in the New City community of Chicago in the 20th ward. Its zoned RT-4 in the 47th/Ashland TIF district with multiple ongoing projects. This 3125 sq. ft. is adjacent to a blossoming commercially zoned area. Great opportunity for developers/builders. an est. 10 min drive from Kennedy King Community College, and has access to CTA bus lines on 51st and nearby Ashland Ave. Property being sold in AS IS/WHERE IS condition with no representations, or warranties. Buyer to perform all due diligence including size, zoning, use, TIF availability, and all other details. Offers must reflect due diligence and attorney review to occur through 4/19/24 with closing on or before 4/30/24.

Parcel located in the New City community of Chicago in the 20th ward. Its zoned RS-3. Close proximity to budding mixed commercial use zoning in the 47th/Ashland TIF district neighborhood with multiple ongoing projects. Perfect opportunity for home builders An Est 10 min drive from Kennedy King Community College. Has access to CTA bus lines on 51st and nearby Ashland Ave Property being sold in AS IS / WHERE IS condition with no representations, or warranties. Buyer to perform all due diligence including size, zoning, use, TIF availability, and all other details. Offers must reflect due diligence and attorney review to occur through 4/19/24 with closing on or before 4/30/24.

Great opportunity to bring your vision to this blank slate located in the New City community of Chicago in the 20th ward. Its zoned RS-3. This 3125 sq. ft. is in close proximity to budding mixed commercial use zoning B3-2 in 47th/Ashland TIF district with several ongoing projects. an est. 10 min drive from Kennedy King Community College, and has access to CTA bus lines on 51st and nearby Ashland Ave. Property being sold in AS IS/WHERE IS condition with no representations, or warranties. Buyer to perform all due diligence including size, zoning, use, TIF availability, and all other details. Offers must reflect due diligence and attorney review to occur through 4/19/24 with closing on or before 4/30/24.