Renovated Historic Theater
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5757 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Renovated two-story brick theater building with a two-story atrium, skylit gallery, freight elevator, and rear drive-in door.
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Days on Market133
Property Features for 5757 N Ridge Ave
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Property subtype
Office, Mixed Use, Land, Special Purpose
Listing Agency:
Imperial Realty Company
(773) 736-6461
Listed By:
Theron May · License #IL 471.019986
Source:
Crexi
Added: Apr 10
Changed: Aug 10
Last Checked: Aug 18 at 6:49AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The Edgewater Theater Building at 5757 N Ridge Avenue is a renovated historic brick theater originally built in 1918 as a silent movie theater for Charlie Chaplin. The building spans two floors and includes a grand, two-story atrium entrance, an expansive gallery with an arched truss roof and more than 40 central skylights, and a custom-designed open steel stairway. Additional improvements include an extensive radiant heating system and a large freight elevator with a 6,000 lb capacity. A versatile rear drive-in door supports flexible access to the rear area.
Ridge Avenue (US Rt. 14) serves as a major thoroughfare connecting Lake Shore Drive to the Edens Expressway (I-94), with over 40,000 vehicles per day. The property sits at the border of Andersonville, Edgewater, and Magnolia Glen, and is one block from Nicholas Senn High School.
For buyers seeking a distinctive entertainment and event-focused venue, the building’s renovation, skylit gallery volume, and freight-capable elevator provide a strong foundation for a wide range of operational layouts.
Ridge Avenue (US Rt. 14) serves as a major thoroughfare connecting Lake Shore Drive to the Edens Expressway (I-94), with over 40,000 vehicles per day. The property sits at the border of Andersonville, Edgewater, and Magnolia Glen, and is one block from Nicholas Senn High School.
For buyers seeking a distinctive entertainment and event-focused venue, the building’s renovation, skylit gallery volume, and freight-capable elevator provide a strong foundation for a wide range of operational layouts.
Key Highlights
- Renovated 1918 brick theater building with about 12,000 SF across two floors
- Grand two‑story atrium entrance plus expansive gallery with arched truss roof and 40+ central skylights
- Large freight elevator with 6,000 lb capacity
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,743
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Demographics for 60660, IL
42,534
Population
23,508
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
32,718
Density / Sq Mi
$66,206
Median Household Income
$46,871
Median Earnings
$1,286
Median Rent
$287,500
Median Home Value
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What type of property is this?
Theater & concert hall - Renovated two-story brick theater building with a two-story atrium, skylit gallery, freight elevator, and rear drive-in door.
Where is this theater & concert hall located?
The property is located at 5757 N Ridge Ave Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated 1918 brick theater building with about 12,000 SF across two floors; Grand two‑story atrium entrance plus expansive gallery with arched truss roof and 40+ central skylights; Large freight elevator with 6,000 lb capacity
