Absolutely gorgeous restoration of this 1908 home in the Lakewood Balmoral Historic District. Many original features remain, including beautiful wood trim, leaded glass windows, lovely mosaic tile floor, and Beardsley sconces. True double parlor affords gracious living spaces for entertaining, and a woodburning fireplace and curved window seats. Wood wainscoting, plaster walls with picture railing, original and functioning windows.New hardwood floors, new electrical with buried electric lines, new front porch and new back deck. Lovely large dining room with beamed ceiling. Kitchen updates include soapstone counters, Lebehr refrigerator, American Range dual fuel double oven, six burner stovetop plus grill, Bosch warming drawer,Fisher Paykel double drawer dishwasher,Sharp microwave drawer. Eat in kitchen area with built in window seat/banquet (custom built table can stay); built in office nook and pantry. Powder room added on first floor, with pretty wood pocket doors. Second floor has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including the primary suite. Primary bedroom has a functional fireplace though it hasn't been used by owners. Primary bath and walk in closet created in 2015. Hall bathroom has luxurious claw foot tub with rain shower. Top floor built out in 2016 with en suite bedroom and bath, as well as a darling den and library. Lower level has large family room and gorgeous bathroom with steam shower from 2016. Generous sized laundry room with sorting bins leads to wine cellar with storage for up to 300 bottles with condenser. Huge yard with perennial garden by Gethsemane and a 1 1/2 car garage with loft for storage. Close to the lake and beaches, Red Line stops, buses, Metra, and the fabulous Andersonville restaurants and shops! Lakewood Balmoral Historic District is recognized for its original housing stock, but is not Landmarked. Block parties and social clubs contribute to the strong sense of community. Chicago's Best Neighborhood!
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$1,670,000
5418 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
4,920 Square Feet Lot
$1,770,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$6,843 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,770,100
$1.59M - $1.98M
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Woodburning fireplaceBeardsley sconcesEn suite bedroomPerennial gardenCurved window seatsBeamed ceilingLarge dining room
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12297731
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 418 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X22
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full,Daylight
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,920 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 X 123
Details
- Parcel number: 14081120260000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
- Major remodel year: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
- Subdivision: Lakewood Balmoral
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2025 | Sold | $1,670,000+2.8% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297731 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Pending sale | $1,625,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297731 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Contingent | $1,625,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297731 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000+100.6% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297731 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2010 | Sold | $810,000-10% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07560945 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2009 | Listing removed | $900,000 |
Source: Listhub #07134257 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2009 | Listed for sale | $900,000+25.9% |
Source: Listhub #07134257 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2000 | Sold | $715,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $119,000 +29.3% |
| 2023 | $18,712 +2.7% | $92,000 |
| 2022 | $18,219 +2.2% | $92,000 |
| 2021 | $17,831 +5.4% | $92,000 +16.4% |
| 2020 | $16,921 +0.9% | $79,059 -9% |
| 2019 | $16,766 +1.7% | $86,878 |
| 2018 | $16,483 +10.7% | $86,878 +19.8% |
| 2017 | $14,883 +2.5% | $72,513 |
| 2016 | $14,524 +9.3% | $72,513 |
| 2015 | $13,288 +21.9% | $72,513 +23.4% |
| 2014 | $10,904 +2% | $58,767 |
| 2013 | $10,688 -11.4% | $58,767 -12.5% |
| 2012 | $12,058 -6% | $67,196 -15.2% |
| 2011 | $12,834 -0.4% | $79,198 |
| 2010 | $12,887 +4.4% | $79,198 |
| 2009 | $12,350 -1.9% | $79,198 -9.8% |
| 2008 | $12,595 +1% | $87,800 |
| 2007 | $12,470 -1.1% | $87,800 |
| 2006 | $12,604 +19.7% | $87,800 +36.3% |
| 2005 | $10,528 +1% | $64,433 |
| 2004 | $10,422 +2.2% | $64,433 |
| 2003 | $10,196 +24.1% | $64,433 +40.9% |
| 2002 | $8,214 +8.6% | $45,719 |
| 2001 | $7,567 +34.1% | $45,719 |
| 2000 | $5,644 -0.5% | $45,719 +45.7% |
| 1999 | $5,670 | $31,382 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Andersonville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Peirce Elementary Intl Studies SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Senn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peirce Elementary School Intl St
- Middle: Peirce Elementary School Intl St
- High: Senn High School
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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