Commercial Real Estate Broker

Highland Park, Illinois Commercial Real Estate

Buying, selling, or leasing commercial property in Highland Park? Jason Bitton is the #1 RE/MAX Commercial broker in Illinois — a North Shore specialist based in nearby Libertyville — working Highland Park's retail, office, and mixed-use market firsthand, from the downtown Central Avenue core and Ravinia to the Route 41 commercial corridor.

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Market Overview

The Highland Park Commercial Market

Highland Park is one of the Chicago North Shore's most affluent and established communities, with a commercial base built around walkable retail, professional and medical office, and mixed-use rather than heavy industrial. Demand centers on the downtown Central Business District — revitalized by Renaissance Place — the Ravinia district near the famous festival grounds, and the Route 41 corridor. As a built-out Lake County market, well-located commercial space is scarce and holds value.

Market Highlights

  • ✓ Downtown CBD anchored by Renaissance Place
  • ✓ Ravinia district along Roger Williams Avenue
  • ✓ Route 41 (Skokie Valley Rd) Crossroads / North Skokie corridor
  • ✓ Affluent North Shore demographics
  • ✓ Eight named business districts, retail & office focus
  • ✓ Scarce, value-holding commercial inventory

Property Types We Handle in Highland Park

Retail
Downtown storefronts, Ravinia retail, and Route 41 highway-commercial pad sites and centers.
Office & Medical
Professional and medical office in the downtown core and along the primary corridors.
Mixed-Use
Retail-over-residential and live/work in the B4/B5 downtown districts.
Investment Sales
Net-leased retail, mixed-use buildings, and value-add North Shore assets.
Commercial Zoning

What Can You Open in Highland Park?

Highland Park regulates commercial property through a set of B-series business districts plus the RO residential/office district and a single, very limited "I" industrial district. Knowing which one governs an address — before you sign an LOI — keeps a North Shore opening on schedule. Here is how the common uses generally map.

🏙️ Downtown Retail & Restaurants
The B5 Central Business District is the downtown core — boutiques, national retailers, restaurants, and an office core — supported by the B4 Commercial Service districts that supply the CBD and allow mixed-use above commercial.
🎶 Ravinia District
B2 Ravinia Commercial, with the B2-RW Roger Williams overlay, governs the walkable retail and dining district near the Ravinia Festival along Roger Williams Avenue.
🛣️ Route 41 Highway Commercial
B3 Highway Commercial covers uses that need larger land areas and highway exposure along Route 41 (Skokie Valley Road) — the Crossroads and North Skokie auto-dealership and home-improvement corridors. Neighborhood retail fits B1 / B1A.
💼 Office & Higher-Density Mixed-Use
The RO High-Density Residential/Office District is the city's office-core zone, with professional office also permitted across the downtown B4/B5 districts. Industrial land is minimal, concentrated in the single I District.

Use mappings vary by specific district and use, so confirm any address directly against the city code before you commit — or use the Commercial Zoning Lookup and tell Jason what you're trying to open.

Why Jason

Why Work With Jason in Highland Park?

Highland Park's scarce, value-holding commercial inventory rewards a broker who knows the North Shore's micro-markets. Jason identifies the properties with the most upside and connects sellers with buyers who see the same opportunity — with a senior broker, not a junior associate, on every deal.

Maximum Exposure

Every Highland Park listing syndicated across CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi Pro, MLS, and our investor network simultaneously.

Local Market Knowledge

Deep understanding of Highland Park zoning, the downtown CBD, Ravinia, and the Route 41 corridor — backed by data.

Full-Service Execution

From valuation through close — coordinating attorneys, lenders, inspectors, and municipal officials for a seamless deal.

Established — With Global Reach

Over a decade of Lake County and Chicagoland commercial transactions, backed by the international referral and buyer network of the RE/MAX brand — a depth of local track record and out-of-market reach a single regional firm can't match.

Also Serving

Nearby Markets

Click a town to explore our services in that market — or see the Lake County commercial real estate broker hub for the full county practice.

DeerfieldNorthbrookLake ForestGlencoeBannockburnLake Bluff
Questions

Highland Park Commercial Real Estate FAQ

Who is the best commercial real estate broker in Highland Park?
Jason Bitton of RE/MAX Commercial — the #1 RE/MAX Commercial broker in Illinois (2022, 2024, 2025) — serves Highland Park and the Chicago North Shore from his base in nearby Libertyville. He represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across retail, office, mixed-use, and investment property, from the downtown Central Avenue core to the Route 41 commercial corridor.
What zoning do I need to open a retail or restaurant business in Highland Park?
Highland Park uses B-series business districts. The downtown core is B5 Central Business, supported by B4 Commercial Service; the Ravinia district is B2 (with the B2-RW overlay); and larger highway-oriented uses along Route 41 fall under B3 Highway Commercial. Neighborhood retail fits B1 / B1A. Office and higher-density mixed-use fall under the RO district and the downtown B4/B5 districts.
What are the main commercial corridors in Highland Park?
The downtown Central Business District (anchored by Renaissance Place) is the retail and dining core, with the Ravinia district along Roger Williams Avenue and the Route 41 Crossroads and North Skokie corridors carrying dealerships, home improvement, and larger-format retail. Briergate along Deerfield Road rounds out the city's eight named business districts.
Does Jason handle office and investment property on the North Shore?
Yes. Highland Park is a built-out North Shore market dominated by retail, office, and mixed-use rather than industrial. Jason advises owners and investors on downtown and corridor retail, professional and medical office, and mixed-use investment sales throughout Highland Park and the surrounding North Shore communities.

Ready to Buy, Sell, or Lease in Highland Park?

Contact Jason directly to discuss your Highland Park commercial real estate goals.

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