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5522 6th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140 Downtown Kenosha

$3,250,000 USD

Restaurant For Sale  •  37,800 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Restaurant
  • Total Building Size 37,800 SF
  • Lot Size 0.96 AC
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1921
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Zoning B-3 Central Business
0 Transit Score
90 Walk Score

Description

Rare Downtown Kenosha Landmark with Parking & Redevelopment Potential!

Iconic 1923 limestone corner building with 37,800 SF across two stories plus adjoining 70-car private parking lot—a true rarity in Kenosha’s revitalized waterfront district. Situated at the city’s most vibrant intersection, this former Chase Bank offers unmatched visibility, historic character, and modernized interiors.
	•	Building Features: Soaring ceilings, grand architecture, elevator, multiple stairwells (street, parking lot & lobby access), flexible open layouts, 10 executive offices, large conference room, restrooms, and spacious loft-style second floor with lake and harbor views.
	•	Prime Location: On the historic streetcar loop, just steps from Metra commuter rail to Chicago, the harbor, shops, restaurants, and Kenosha’s thriving arts scene. Positioned between Milwaukee and Chicago in a metro of 100,000+ residents.
	•	Investment Highlights:
	•	Largest available building in the district—ideal for flagship restaurant, brewery, retail, or mixed-use redevelopment
	•	Three tax parcels, including two adjoining parking lots with development potential
	•	Qualifies for 25% Wisconsin Historic Tax Credit
	•	Located in a Federal Opportunity Zone with 100% capital gains rollover potential
	•	First time in 90 years without a long-term lease—unique repositioning opportunity
	•	Over $90M in active downtown capital projects nearby

This is truly one of Downtown Kenosha’s premier commercial assets—a rare chance to own a cornerstone property with stable income options today and transformative redevelopment potential for the future.

Highlights

Cornerstone building in the heart of lakefront Downtown
Views of lake Michigan, lighthouse & boat harbor
Historic Streetcar passes in front, transports thru downtown and to Metra train
Three (3) public parking lots within 2 blocks, 2 additional tax parcels, currently used for surface parking, could be developed for residential
located within 3 blocks of two downtown hotels, Wyndham Hotel, (Waterfront) and La Stella Hotel & ballroom, (Boutique Hotel)
Opportunity Zone - tax free capital gains

Property Flyers

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Bright from the Start 10,718 SF 7/31/2019

Amenities

  • Banking
  • Bus Line
  • Commuter Rail
  • Corner Lot
  • Metro/Subway
  • Restaurant
  • Signage
  • Waterfront

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Kenosha Station (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) 1 min 8 min 0.4 mi
Winthrop Harbor Station (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) 14 min - 7.7 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
General Mitchell International 45 min - 32.7 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Spaces Provided: 60
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
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