5818 N Magnolia Avenue, Chicago IL 60660
Property Description
The one you have been waiting for! Bring your contractor and your vision to this stately, JUMBO brick 2-flat nestled in Edgewater/Andersonville! Situated on a massive 37.5 ft wide lot on one of Magnolia Glen's prettiest tree-lined blocks, this property offers STUNNING potential! Approximately 1500 sq. ft. per floor with 9' ceilings and over 7' tall basement! The ORIGINAL owner/builder, E.R. Hodgenson, a noted early 20th century Chicago architect, had his office (with stairs leading down from the front entry) in the basement! Iron spot brown brick facade with classic architectural details: brick quoining, gothic inspired oak front door with ornate brass hardware and a HUGE covered front porch! Many vintage details intact throughout: art glass windows, oak newel posts and stairs, doors, lighting and original oak floors. Pretty side and backyard with mature yellow magnolia tree shading a paver patio next to a modern 3-car garage. The possibilities are endless: convert to a spectacular single-family home, create a luxury owner-occupied duplex, or renovate into two or three massive condos. Located just blocks from Hollywood Beach and the entrance to the lakefront path, Whole Foods, Bryn Mawr red line and Lake Shore Drive. AS-IS sale.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $895,000
- Property Taxes $15,511
- Year Built 1908
- Status New
- List Market Time 2
Units
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Unit 1
- Floor 1
- Rooms 7
- Beds 3
- Baths 1
- Appliances Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Hardwood Floors
- Rent $0/mo
- Tenant Pays Electric
- Lease Expires VAC
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Unit 2
- Floor 2
- Rooms 7
- Beds 3
- Baths 1
- Appliances Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Hardwood Floors
- Rent $0/mo
- Tenant Pays Electric
- Lease Expires VAC
Exterior Features
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Parking
- # of Cars: 3
Building Information
- Number of Units 2
- Age of Building 100+ Years
Location
- County Cook
- Township Lake View
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property Hollywood To Magnolia To 5818
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- Junior High District 299
- High School District: 299
- School Name Senn High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 15511
- Tax Year 2025
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner
- Parcel Identification Number 14053140180000
Listed by Karl Vogel for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 11/1/2026 3:32 PM. 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.
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