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4942 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615

$1,890,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

6 Bedrooms
4 Full Baths, 2 Partial
5,127 SqFt
$369/SqFt
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4942 S Ellis Ave, Chicago$1,890,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1891
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning
MLS #12061793
StatusActive

About 4942 S Ellis Ave

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.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Greystone
  • Year Built: 1891
  • Living Area: 5,127 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  • Office Phone: (312) 944-8900
  • Listing Agent: Shirley Walker

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Oven
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6

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Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Lake Shore Drive to 53rd Street exit, west to Ellis, North to address

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,890,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $369/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $17,921
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Chicago, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$360.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$259

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

1796

4942 S Ellis Ave vs Chicago

176 DAYS ON ROCKET

+144 Days

$1,890,000

+$1.5M More

$369/SqFt

+$109 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.5M more than the Median Sold Price and $109/SqFt more than other homes in Chicago, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12061793

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  • Office Phone: (312) 944-8900
  • Listing Agent: Shirley Walker

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Feb 23, 2006Home Sold
$950,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2019$17,921$89,197
2018$17,619$89,197
2017$15,329$71,209

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • Shoesmith Elementary School

  • 1330 E 50th St

  • 0.40 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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4
/10

  • Univ of Chicago Charter-Nth Kenwood

  • 1119 E 46th St

  • 0.49 miles

  • Public Charter Grades PK-5

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5
/10

  • Robinson Elementary School

  • 4225 S Lake Park Ave

  • 0.88 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-3

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,957. The majority of Chicago, IL residents have income less than $35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 4942 S Ellis Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 4942 S Ellis Ave property is $1,890,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 4942 S Ellis Ave is a house located in Chicago, Illinois, 60615.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 4942 S Ellis Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2019 is $17,921 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on February 23, 2006 for $950,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 4942 S Ellis Ave has 6 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 4942 S Ellis Ave is 5,127 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 4942 S Ellis Ave is 1891.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›Chicago›60615›4942 S Ellis Ave

This home is located at 4942 S Ellis Ave in Chicago, IL and zip code 60615 in the Kenwood neighborhood. This 5,127 square foot home was built in 1891. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,890,000.

Over 539 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in Chicago, IL. In the same period over 919 listings were sold below the listed price and 337 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Chicago, IL increased by 14.5% between September 2024 and October 2024. Listings spent 32 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $360,336 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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