5144 N Harlem Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Shadow-anchored by Jewel-Osco and located just northwest of Chicago in the Village of Hardwood Heights, 5144 N Harlem Avenue offers a rare opportunity to lease a 1,400-square-foot, high-visibility retail space in a well-established shopping center. 
 
Ideally situated as an end cap corner unit, the property features a vanilla box interior, a back room suitable for an office, a private entrance, a bathroom, and large windows on both the front and side, offering abundant natural light. The space is ready for a build-out and offers direct access to N Harlem Avenue, on-site parking, signage opportunities, and easy pedestrian access. 
 
The center benefits from strong co-tenancy with medical and service-oriented businesses, along with nearby restaurants such as RoccoVino’s Italian Restaurant and Barrel House Kitchen & Tap, generating consistent organic traffic from repeat customers.
 
This 12-unit retail center has a proven track record of stability, with average lease terms exceeding 10 years, and several tenants operating in the center for more than 30 years.
 
Located near the intersection of N Harlem Avenue and W Foster Avenue, 13 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago and less than 0.6 miles from Interstate 90, the property benefits from exposure to approximately 30,319 vehicles per day along N Harlem Avenue. CTA bus service stops nearby at the intersection of N Harlem Avenue and W Foster Avenue.
 
Within a 2-mile radius, the affluent consumer base has an average annual household income of $104,984, contributing approximately $1.5 billion in consumer spending.
 
The highly accessible and strategically positioned space is ready for immediate occupancy, offering retailers a unique opportunity to establish themselves in a stable, well-trafficked center. Take advantage of this space before it’s gone, as future vacancies are expected to be rare.