237 E Main StBarrington, IL 60010
All-brick two-unit retail and office building in downtown Barrington — a 1,546 SF two-story unit with a month-to-month tenant plus a 620 SF unit leased to Grand Frame, offered at $525,000.
Property overview
Highly visible, all-brick retail and office building in the heart of downtown Barrington, with two storefronts on E Main Street. The 1,546 SF unit spans the main floor and an upper level joined by an internal stair; 3D Huskies occupies its front month-to-month at $1,600 a month, so an owner-user can take it back at closing or keep the income. The 620 SF storefront is Grand Frame’s framing shop at $1,122 a month, with renewal options through August 31, 2028. Together the two tenants pay $2,722 a month.
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What can open here
Zoned B-5 Village Center East District in Barrington. What the Barrington zoning code allows in this district, checked October 2026:
Allowed by right
With Village approval
Each type matches at least one use the code lists for B-5. A business not shown may still fit under another name; confirm your specific use with the municipality.
See all 65 uses listed for this district in the Zoning Lookup →
Location & surroundings
Downtown Barrington is one of the most desirable village centers in the northwest suburbs. E Main Street benefits from consistent pedestrian traffic, proximity to the Barrington Metra station, and a well-established mix of boutique retail, dining, and professional services. The area draws from an affluent residential base with strong household incomes.
What’s around it
| Address | Distance | Building | Lot | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1219 Park Ave | 0.1 mi | 1,122 SF | 0.01 ac | 1948 |
| 2213 Park Ave | 0.1 mi | 1,400 SF | 0.02 ac | 1913 |
| 3113 S Cook St | 0.1 mi | 1,246 SF | 0.03 ac | 1916 |
| 4117 S Cook St | 0.1 mi | 2,442 SF | 0.03 ac | 1918 |
| 5119 S Cook St | 0.1 mi | 2,308 SF | 0.04 ac | 1913 |
| 6325 E Main St | 0.1 mi | 3,493 SF | 0.22 ac | 1893 |
Built by Jason Bitton RE/MAX Commercial from public property records, then cleaned, classified and checked; records as of September 30, 2026. Distances are straight-line from this property. Not an appraisal or an opinion of value; records can be wrong or out of date.
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What is the traffic count at 237 E Main St, Barrington?+
Main St carries approximately 10,050 vehicles per day past the property (Illinois Department of Transportation, 2025 average annual daily traffic).
What is the asking price?+
$525,000 for the all-brick two-unit building in downtown Barrington. Buyer to verify in due diligence.
What is leased and what is available?+
The 1,546 SF two-story unit is occupied month-to-month by 3D Huskies at $1,600 a month, so it can be delivered vacant at closing. The 620 SF unit is leased to Grand Frame at $1,122 a month with renewal options through August 31, 2028. Buyer to verify.
How big is the building?+
About 2,200 SF in total — the 1,546 SF two-story unit plus the 620 SF unit. Buyer to verify dimensions.
How much parking is there?+
Parking is on the paved area in front of the building, with Village parking nearby on terms the Village sets. The number of spaces in front is to be verified.
What is the zoning at 237 E Main St, Barrington?+
B-5 Village Center East District, Village of Barrington. Retail, restaurant (no drive-through), professional and medical office, personal-service and financial (no drive-through) uses are permitted by right, and dwelling units are allowed above the first floor. Taverns, day care and any drive-through need a special use. Buyer to verify its intended use with the Village.
What are the real estate taxes?+
The 2022 tax bill was $13,013. The 2025 reassessment raised the assessed value from $58,877 to $105,500 after three years unchanged, so underwrite taxes from the new assessment and check the current bill with the Cook County Treasurer. PIN 01-01-103-001-0000.
Is there an offering memorandum and a video?+
Yes. The full offering memorandum, a Mobile-Friendly OM for phones and the video walkthrough are all on this page.
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