900 S. Milwaukee AveVernon Hills, IL 60061
8,000 SF freestanding brick retail / flex building for lease in Vernon Hills, IL - $18.00/SF/YR base ($25.97/SF/YR est. gross). Showroom/retail plus 13'+ clear warehouse/flex, 32 parking spaces, sprinklered, monument signage on Milwaukee Avenue. Built 2007, move-in-ready, offered NNN.
A clean, freestanding building on Milwaukee Ave
900 S. Milwaukee Ave. is an 8,000 SF freestanding brick commercial building available for lease in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Built in 2007 and presenting in excellent, move-in-ready condition, the property offers a clean, professional appearance with red brick construction, large storefront/display windows, attractive landscaping, on-site parking (32 spaces, 4.0 / 1,000 SF) and monument signage along Milwaukee Avenue.
The building splits roughly 40/60 between a front showroom/retail area of approximately 3,200 SF and an open warehouse/flex component of approximately 4,800 SF with 13'+ clear height. Interior support includes a foyer, private office, two restrooms and utility/janitor areas. The building is sprinklered with bright lighting and a flexible layout suitable for a wide range of approved retail, service, office and showroom/flex users.
The space is offered on a NNN basis, available now, and is best suited to a single tenant.
Inside the building
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What’s inside
The building divides cleanly into a presentation-ready front of house and a high-clear working rear — a genuine retail/flex combination under one roof.
Showroom / Retail
Front-of-house showroom/retail area with large storefront display windows fronting Milwaukee Avenue, a foyer entry and a private office. Bright, finished and presentation-ready.
Warehouse / Flex
Open warehouse/flex component with 13'+ clear height, suited to back-of-house storage, light assembly, fulfillment or studio use. Sprinklered, with utility/janitor support areas.
Layout at a glance
Schematic; dimensions approximate; tenant to verify.
Occupancy cost
| Component | $/SF/YR |
|---|---|
| Base Rent | $18.00 |
| CAM | $2.53 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $5.44 |
| Estimated Gross | $25.97 |
| Base Rent | $12,000/mo |
| Est. Gross | ~$17,313/mo |
Offered NNN
Base rent plus proportionate share of taxes, insurance and CAM. Tenant to verify zoning, use approvals, parking, square footage, condition, and all property details. Information believed reliable but not guaranteed.
Ideal uses under B-1 General Business
Well suited to a range of uses under B-1 General Business zoning — confirm your specific use and parking with the municipality.
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What can open here
Zoned B-1 General Business District in Vernon Hills. What the Vernon Hills 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-1. A business not shown may still fit under another name; confirm your specific use with the municipality.
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Location & surroundings
Set on the Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) corridor between Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire, directly across from a Lake County Forest Preserve. It is an established retail corridor with shopping and dining nearby - Fresh Farms, Whole Foods, Mariano's, and Jewel-Osco are all close by.
What’s around it
| Address | Distance | Building | Lot | Last usable sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11101 S Milwaukee Ave | 0.2 mi | 8,836 SF | 1.42 ac | None on file |
| 21240 E US Highway 45 | 0.5 mi | 5,496 SF | 1.14 ac | $2,028,000 (2013)$369/SF |
| 3195 Milwaukee Ave, Lincolnshire | 0.5 mi | 4,657 SF | 1.51 ac | None on file |
| 4730 Forest Edge Dr | 0.5 mi | 11,100 SF | 1.41 ac | $1,090,000 (2002)Price covers several parcels |
| 5750 Forest Edge Dr | 0.5 mi | 13,031 SF | 1.58 ac | $925,000 (2017)Price covers several parcels |
| 6820 Forest Edge Dr | 0.5 mi | 10,646 SF | 0.46 ac | $1,000,000 (2025)Price covers several parcels |
| Address | Type | Year | Price | $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7675 Woodlands Pkwy | Retail / office | 2026 | $11,746,865 | $188/SF |
| 8875 Woodlands Pkwy | Retail / office | 2025 | $12,951,893 | $87/SF |
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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How much is rent at 900 S. Milwaukee Ave?+
Base rent is $18.00/SF/YR. With CAM ($2.53/SF) and real estate taxes ($5.44/SF), the estimated gross is $25.97/SF/YR - roughly $12,000/month base ($144,000/year) for the full 8,000 SF building, offered NNN.
How is the space laid out?+
The building is about 8,000 SF, splitting roughly 40/60 between a front showroom/retail area of approximately 3,200 SF and an open warehouse/flex component of approximately 4,800 SF with 13'+ clear height. It also has a private office, two restrooms and utility support rooms.
What can the space be used for?+
The building is zoned B-1 General Business, well suited to showroom retail, professional office, medical/dental, wellness, studio, and service or specialty retail such as furniture, flooring, appliances, home goods and office supply. Tenants should confirm their specific use with the Village of Vernon Hills.
How big is the building and when was it built?+
It is an 8,000 SF freestanding brick building, built in 2007 and in excellent move-in-ready condition, with 32 on-site parking spaces (4.0 / 1,000 SF) and monument signage on Milwaukee Avenue.
What is nearby?+
It sits on the Milwaukee Avenue corridor between Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire, across from a Lake County Forest Preserve, with Fresh Farms, Whole Foods, Mariano's and Jewel-Osco all close by.
How do I schedule a tour?+
The space is currently available. Contact Jason Bitton, RE/MAX Commercial, at (847) 858-2909 or through the Get Started form to schedule a tour.
What is the traffic count at 900 S. Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills?+
Milwaukee Ave carries approximately 23,400 vehicles per day past the property, including about 825 heavy commercial vehicles (Illinois Department of Transportation, 2025 average annual daily traffic).
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