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Address
4942 S Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL
Price
$ 1,990,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#11985125
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityChicago
  • AreaCHI - Kenwood
  • NeighborhoodKenwood
  • Zip60615
  • StyleGreystone
  • Year Built1891
  • Taxes$ 21116
  • Price$ 1,990,000
  • Bedrooms7
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • Half Bathrooms2
  • Sqr Footage5127
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

Grand historical district Hyde Park/South Kenwood 6 bedroom Greystone is totally upgraded and has space for a 2 car garage. This move-in ready elegant home has an open floor plan which is designed for entertaining. The home is on a quiet tree lined street in Historic South Kenwood neighborhood and is located within walking distance to The University of Chicago campus and the hospital. This home is approximately a 6 minutes drive to Downtown Chicago. This striking rowhouse built by Horatio Wilson has huge windows which flood the house with light. The home features high ceilings, classical architectural, vintage refinished woodwork such as floors, moldings, wainscoting, millwork and the spindle staircase leading to the top floor. Enter the main level through double oak doors to a marble mosaic vestibule, then on to a beautiful open entrance hall which has a period piece callers oak bench. The spacious main level rooms with expansive windows graciously open to each other, from the living room, to the sitting room, to the dining room and can all be viewed from the entrance hall. The sitting and dining rooms each has a fireplace with an ornate carved mantle, a built in glass bookcases and a vintage oak sideboard. There is a wonderful circular library/office with a built in bench off the dining room. The kitchen is updated with granite counter, there is a pantry and stainless appliances and a fireplace. The door from the kitchen leads to a deck overlooking a serene garden. The 2nd level enormous primary suite master has a fireplace and the bedroom faces the street with treetop views. The generous marble master bathroom has a huge walk-in shower and a separate tube. There are two more bedrooms on this level and a second bathroom. The 3rd floor also has a master suite and two more bedrooms, a full bath, a half bath and a 2nd laundry space. The self contained lower level has a large 2nd kitchen for the chef you are and comes with stainless appliances and a large table space in the dining area. On this lower level there is a laundry closet, a full marble bath with a steam shower, a bedroom, and lots of closets. There is a very large recreation room with space for a large bar and there is also a wine room with space for shelving for many wine bottles. This home is updated with A/C, A new boiler and some replacement windows. The heated floors in the recreation room in the lower level make the area warm and inviting. There is an entrance to a lovely backyard from the lower level. Ellis is a wide quiet street with ample street parking in front. There is room in the backyard to build a two garage with an opening to the alley.

Price History
2/20/2024 Listed $1,990,000

General Features

Interior Features Hardwood Floors,Heated Floors,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,Historic/Period Mlwk,Drapes/Blinds,Granite Counters,Lobby,Separate Dining Room,Pantry
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Appliances Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood,Gas Oven
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Greystone
Year Built 1891
Township Hyde Park
Tax Year 2021
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 14
Status Active
Directions Lake Shore Drive to 53rd Street exit,west to Ellis,North to address
City Chicago
High School District 299
MLS Area CHI - Kenwood
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name Ellis
Tax Annual Amount 21116.54
Virtual Tour https://tours.databasedads.com/4599464/4942-S-Ellis-Avenue-Chicago-IL?u=1
Days on Market 6
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Full
Total Fireplaces 5
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Street Suffix Avenue
Laundry Features In Unit,Multiple Locations
Total Bedrooms 6
Room Type Kitchen,Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bedroom 7,Eating Area,Foyer,Gallery,Recreation Room
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 6
Bedrooms Possible 7
Basement Finished,Sub-Basement,Exterior Access,Lookout,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space

Exterior Features

Water Source Public
Lot Dimensions 30 X 150
Exterior Brick/Stone Msn Pred

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 60615

Price
AVG $860K
$1.99M
Taxes
AVG $11,098
$21,116
Visits
AVG 389
422
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1940
1891

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