# 3452 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 > **TL;DR:** commercial, $749,900, built 1965. Est. $4,011/mo. Listed 125 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $749,900 | | Year Built | 1965 | | Lot Size | 6,342 sqft (0.15 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Commercial (Retail) | | Status | Active Under Contract | | Days on Market | 125 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,792 | | Estimated Insurance | $219 | | **Total** | **$4,011** | ## Property Highlights - Built in 1965 - 0.15 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description AUTO REPAIR SHOP and PRPOERTY FOR SALE - PRIME CHICAGO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LISTING 3452 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational auto repair facility in one of Chicago's most active and accessible commercial corridors. Located on Elston Avenue-a major diagonal route connecting Avondale, Irving Park, and Logan Square-this property offers outstanding visibility, strong traffic counts, and immediate functionality for a wide range of automotive uses. The building features multiple service bays, oversized drive-in doors (one is 20ft high and the other is 16 ft high), and a practical, efficient layout designed for high-volume workflow. The shop includes professional grade lifts, an air compressor system, proper ventilation, waste oil handling, a dedicated parts/storage area, and a customer waiting room with office space. High ceilings and wide bay spacing allow for servicing everything from compact cars to SUVs, vans, and light duty trucks. The lot provides ample parking and vehicle storage, with easy ingress/egress for customer traffic, towing, and fleet vehicles. Longstanding automotive zoning and a history of repair shop use make this a smooth licensing path for the next operator-an important advantage in Chicago. MOTIVATED SELLER. ## Location - **Address:** 3452 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 - **County:** Cook ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Gabe Caporale - **Brokerage:** CAPORALE REALTY, INC - **Broker Phone:** (708) 456-1919 ## Photos ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f2707194643r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f287065378r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f4116181684r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f3732869162r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f1804635067r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f1659456160r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f1719327729r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f2963610684r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f550207196r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f2305933907r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f4190942274r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f2383528335r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f39242124r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f2580476735r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f341962928r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f2595733667r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f786104812r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f2313516722r.jpg) ![3452 N Elston Avenue - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7407c40d668f3cfe012c1714e7c479efl-f1579287151r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12692775 | **Updated:** 2026-10-22 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3452-n-elston-avenue-chicago-il-60618-4b2fce57013342b19657c09ba6318af1) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3452-n-elston-avenue-chicago-il-60618-4b2fce57013342b19657c09ba6318af1#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3452-n-elston-avenue-chicago-il-60618-4b2fce57013342b19657c09ba6318af1", "name": "3452 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618", "description": "AUTO REPAIR SHOP and PRPOERTY FOR SALE - PRIME CHICAGO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LISTING 3452 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational auto repair facility in one of Chicago's most active and accessible commercial corridors. 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