5865 North Manton, Chicago IL 60646
$499,000

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Property Description

This spacious bungalow has been well maintained, preserving many of the home's wonderful original details. The exterior is highlighted by a lovely bay window and handsome blond and taupe face bricks. There is beautiful, unpainted woodwork throughout the main living spaces, generous room sizes, and storage for everything. The home opens to the foyer and original mirrored closet-door and woodwork, leading into the bright sizeable living room. The living room features an impressive decorative fireplace and mantle, more exceptional woodwork and enters to the dining room, boasting even more original details and space for entertaining. The second floor features a full bath and three large bedrooms, to compliment the two on the main floor and additional bedroom in the basement. There is a full bathroom on every floor, over 2,000 square feet of above grade space and a variety of upgrades including a new water heater and repairs to the main stack this year, tear-off roof in 2023, boiler in 2017, garage door and opener in 2018, new laminate flooring in kitchen, hallway and bedroom in 2023, etc. The front yard is smartly landscaped and the back is ready for play, gardening, or both. The basement features a second kitchen and a recreation or family room, laundry, and even more storage. The garage has enough room for your car, your mower, and plenty more. Located in the highly walkable and desirable South Edgebrook neighborhood within walking distance to the forest preserve, parks, schools, shopping, and public transportation. The home has been priced presuming the updates many buyers would want to do. This is the dream; a well-maintained home with plenty of original details revealed, lots of updates on the guts and big ticket items, and priced so the next owner(s) can afford the variety of ways to make this place their own. While it has been well-maintained and updated as described, this is an estate sale and is being sold As-Is.

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $499,000
  • Property Taxes $5,707
  • Square Feet 2000
  • Price/ Sq. Ft. $249.50
  • Year Built 1929
  • Parking Type Garage
  • Status Active

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 11
  • Basement F
  • Master Bedroom

  • Master Bath N
  • Room Size 15X21
  • Bedroom 2

  • Room Size 10X13
  • Floor Level 2nd Level
  • Flooring Carpet
  • Bedroom 3

  • Room Size 10X11
  • Floor Level 2nd Level
  • Flooring Carpet
  • Bedroom 4

  • Room Size 10X11
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Wood Laminate
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 18X15
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Dining Room

  • Room Size 12X14
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Kitchen

  • Room Size 12X13
  • Kitchen Type Pantry-Closet
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Wood Laminate
  • Basement

  • Basement Description Partially Finished,Exterior Access
  • Bathroom(s) in Basement Y

Additional Rooms

  • Additional Room 1

  • Additional Room 1 Name 5th Bdrm
  • Additional Room Size 10X11
  • Additional Room Level Basement
  • Additional Room Flooring Carpet
  • Additional Room 2

  • Additional Room 2 Name 6th Bdrm
  • Additional Room Size 10X20
  • Additional Room Level Basement
  • Additional Room Flooring Carpet

Interior Features

  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Gas, Forced Air, Radiators, 2+ Sep Heating Systems
  • Air Conditioning None
  • Fireplace

  • # of Fireplaces 2
  • Type of Fireplace Decorative Only

Exterior Features

  • Building Information

  • Age of Building 91-100 Years
  • Exterior Construction Brick
  • Parking

  • Parking Garage
  • # of Cars 1
  • Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Location

  • County Cook
  • Township Jefferson
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property From Elston: Head North Onto Miltimore Then Turn Right Heading East Onto Manton To Address. From Central: Manton Is 1 Block North Of Elston And You Can Only Turn Onto It Heading Northwest, Proceed To Address.
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 299
  • School Name Farnsworth Elementary Sch
  • Junior High District 299
  • School Name Farnsworth Elementary Sch
  • High School District: 299
  • School Name Taft High School
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 5707
  • Tax Year 2023
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior
  • Parcel Identification Number 13054130260000
  • Lot Information

  • Dimensions 30X125

Utilities

  • Sewer Sewer-Publ

Listed by Lee Diamond for Big Shoulders Realty, LLC | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 7/31/2025 12:02 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Explore Jefferson Park

Often called the "Gateway to Chicago" because of its historical importance to travelers and immigrant passage to the U.S., or a city within a city because of its self-sufficient, small-town environment, Jefferson Park is a neighborhood with rich cultural history and attractive residential property. Homebuyers will find a good assortment of real estate in Jefferson Park that covers every style of living, from contemporary condominiums to early Victorian houses. The area is surrounded by suburban, country club golf courses and thick forest preserves, so Jefferson Park residents are not for want of open space and lush greenery. Many of the homes in this neck of the woods have private yards and the small neighborhood parks provide even more room to stretch the legs and get a breath of fresh air. Entertainment in Jefferson Park comes in the form of community festivals, local theater, and knocking the pins down at the bowling alley. After working up an appetite, set out for any one of Jefferson Park's dozens of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, delis, pizzerias and takeouts.

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