4942 South Ellis Avenue

Chicago, IL 60615

$1,890,000
Price
7
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
5,127 Sq. Ft.
$369 / Sq. Ft.
5,127
Sq. Ft.
$369
per Sq. Ft.

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. This home has maintained all the vintage details: built in book cases, wainscoting in the dining room, fireplaces in the living room. The bathrooms have been replaced, many with marble tile. The home is on a quiet tree lined street in Historic South Kenwood neighborhood and is located...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. This home has maintained all the vintage details: built in book cases, wainscoting in the dining room, fireplaces in the living room. The bathrooms have been replaced, many with marble tile. 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 vintage architectural details. beautifully refinished woodwork, such as oak 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 all is 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 primary bath bathroom has a huge walk-in shower and a separate tub. 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. All the bathrooms have been redone. 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 electric is upgraded and the building re-piped, The heated floors in the recreation room in the lower level makes the area warm and inviting. 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.
  1. Listed by Shirley Walker • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details for 4942 South Ellis Avenue

Area
CHI - Kenwood
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces
5
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Greystone
LISTING UPDATED: 11/07/2024 05:36 PM

Property Details for 4942 South Ellis Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12061793
Days on Market187
Taxes$21,564 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1891
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,500 SF
CountyCook County

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Building Information for 4942 South Ellis Avenue

Stories-Year Built1891Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,500 SF

Property Information for 4942 South Ellis Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking: None
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Finished, Sub-Basement, Exterior Access, Lookout, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Eating Area, Foyer, Gallery, Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood, Gas Oven
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick/Stone Msn Pred
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 4942
  • East Coordinate: 1000
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 27
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 21X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X17
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 21X17
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 21X19
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Third
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X13
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 8X8
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 37X20
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Deck Dimensions: 13X10
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Deck Dimensions: 13X13
Gallery Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Gallery
  • Deck Dimensions: 28X8

Property History for 4942 South Ellis Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 4942 South Ellis Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$21,750Additions$89,250Total$111,000
Tax Record2022$21,564 ($1,797 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,127 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,127 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,350 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890CountyCOOKAPN20-11-110-021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4942 South Ellis Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
PublicPK to 8

Kenwood Academy High School
Public7 to 12

LITTLE BLACK PEARL ARTS ACAD HS
Public9 to 12

Ariel Elementary Community Academy
PublicPK to 8

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4942 South Ellis Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60615. This property was listed for sale on May 21, 2024 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, it's currently listed at $1,890,000. It has been on the market for a total of 187 days and was last sold on February 23, 2006. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School, Kenwood Academy High School and LITTLE BLACK PEARL ARTS ACAD HS. 4942 South Ellis Avenue is a 7-bed, 5-bath, 5,127 sqft single family home built in 1891.

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