12735 W Chicago Street, Detroit, MI 48228

• 2,149 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to 12735 W Chicago Street—an exceptional opportunity to own a versatile, high-visibility commercial property in one of Detroit’s most accessible and revitalizing corridors. This 2,149 sq ft freestanding building, situated on a 0.33-acre corner lot with 144 feet of frontage, offers outstanding exposure just east of Schaefer Highway and south of Plymouth Road. Zoned B4 (General Business District), this property supports a broad range of permitted uses including retail, office, medical/dental, restaurant, service-based businesses, warehousing, automotive operations, and even live-work mixed-use development—making it an ideal footprint for entrepreneurs, investors, or community-facing enterprises.Originally built in 1930, the structure features solid concrete construction, a rubber roof, on-site and street parking, and alley access, all framed by perimeter fencing for privacy and security. The building sits prominently within the B.E. Taylors Queensboro neighborhood, a well-established residential and commercial enclave just minutes from major arteries like I-96, the Southfield Freeway, and I-94, making it easily accessible to Downtown Detroit, Dearborn, and Metro Airport. The surrounding area is rich with civic life and hosts nearby landmarks such as Rouge Park, Plymouth Educational Center, and North Rosedale Park, which frequently features farmers markets, jazz nights, and community cleanups. Just a short drive away, events like Motor City Makeover, Detroit Black Restaurant Week, and the Livernois Avenue Jazz Festival infuse the district with culture, foot traffic, and economic momentum. Whether you're opening a retail storefront, professional practice, or light industrial space, this site offers unmatched flexibility and potential in a city ripe with reinvention. With public water/sewer, sidewalks, and vacant possession at closing, 12735 W Chicago is your gateway to establishing a powerful commercial presence in Detroit’s West Side renaissance.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

May 21, 2026 at 6:42PM

Listing Office:

EXP Realty Main : 8885017085

Listing Agent:

Fadi Dabaja : 3136006189

MLS ID:

20261028493

Interior

• Heating: Forced airNatural gas

Exterior

• Parking: Alley accessLightedParking lotOn siteOn street

Construction

• Roofing: Rubber
• General: ConcreteOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Paved
• Originating MLS: Realcomp II Ltd
• School District: Detroit
• County: Wayne

Lot

• Zoning: S--W CHICAGO 560 EXC E 16.67 FT OF N 10 FT EXC E 16.67 FT ON N LINE BG E 18.5 FT ON S LINE OF S 50 FT OF N 60 FT & EXC E 18.5 FT OF S 40 FT 559&558 B E TAYLORS QUEENSBORO SUB L35 P26 PLATSW C R 22/562 43.33 IRREG22003448
• Fencing: FencedFencing allowedPerimeter
• Current Use: AutomotiveCommercialConvenience storeMedical dentalOfficeRestaurantRetailServiceVacantWarehouse

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public sewer

Financial

• Source: Realcomp II Ltd