Mixed Use Real Estate Investment
Mixed use properties combine residential, commercial, and retail spaces in single developments, creating walkable urban environments that appeal to modern lifestyles. These properties offer diversified revenue streams and enhanced property values through synergistic uses.
The live-work-play concept integrates housing, employment, and entertainment in compact, efficient developments that capitalize on urban revitalization trends and changing demographic preferences.
Mixed Use Benefits
- Diversified revenue streams reduce concentration risk
- Synergistic property uses enhance overall value
- Walkable urban environments appeal to millennials and Gen Z
- Adaptive reuse opportunities in historic urban cores
- Development potential in emerging neighborhoods
Chicago Mixed Use Market
Chicago offers exceptional mixed use opportunities with historic architecture, walkable neighborhoods, and ongoing urban revitalization. Properties combining residential units with ground-floor retail and office space create vibrant, sustainable communities.
Our portfolio includes adaptive reuse projects, new developments, and established mixed use properties that balance residential stability with commercial income potential, meeting 1031 exchange investment criteria.
Market Statistics
Mixed Use Property Configurations
Mixed use properties vary in configuration depending on location, market conditions, and development opportunities.
Residential + Retail
Ground-floor retail with upper-floor residential units
Street-level storefronts, residential apartments above
24/7 foot traffic, residential stability, commercial income
Live-Work Units
Combined residential and office spaces in single units
Flexible floor plans, separate entrances, shared amenities
Creative professionals, urban appeal, flexible occupancy
Vertical Mixed Use
Multiple property uses stacked vertically in buildings
Residential floors, office floors, retail podium
Efficient land use, shared infrastructure, diverse revenues
Adaptive Reuse
Historic buildings converted to mixed use developments
Preserved architecture, modern interiors, historic tax credits
Unique character, community appeal, potential incentives
Transit-Oriented Development
Properties located near public transportation hubs
Walkable access to transit, reduced parking requirements
Sustainability appeal, commuter convenience, urban growth
Neighborhood Centers
Small-scale mixed use developments serving local communities
Local retail, residential units, community services
Community integration, stable demand, local appeal
Mixed Use Properties in 1031 Exchanges
Mixed use properties are attractive 1031 exchange investments due to their diversified revenue streams, urban location appeal, and potential for value-add improvements. The combination of residential stability and commercial income creates resilient cash flow.
Exchange Advantages
- • Diversified revenue reduces single-tenant risk
- • Urban revitalization drives property appreciation
- • Value-add opportunities through renovations
- • Appeal to modern demographic preferences
- • Adaptive reuse potential with historic properties
Mixed Use vs Other Types
Related Property Types
If mixed use properties don't match your investment criteria, consider these alternative property types for your 1031 exchange.
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