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    4942 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

    7beds
    5,127sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1891
    4,500 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $370/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Built in book casesQuiet tree lined streetSelf contained lower levelHigh ceilingsClassical vintage architectural detailsLots of lightScenic treetop views
    Huge Sunny Hyde Park/South Kenwood 6 bedroom Greystone is totally upgraded and has space to add a 2 car garage. Note that this Greystone is an end unit and is therefore only attached on one side and thus gets lots of light. 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 fixtures have been replaced, many upgraded with marble tiles. The home is on a quiet tree lined street in Historic South Kenwood/Hyde Park 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 an elegant staircase leading to the top two floors. 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 onto 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 counters. 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 has a fireplace and the bedroom faces the street with scenic treetop views. The generous marble primary 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 updated.. The self contained lower level has a large 2nd kitchen for the chef in you, 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.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 27, 2025 at 01:20am

    Listing courtesy of:

    Shirley Walker 773-230-9883,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12296582MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Eating Area, Foyer, Gallery, Recreation Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 357 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21X17
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 270 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X15
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 306 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X17
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 357 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21X17
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 143 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom 6
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 195 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 130 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X10
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 399 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21X19
    Eating area
    • Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 130 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X10
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 234 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X13
    Foyer
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 64 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8X8
    Other
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 224 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 28X8
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 198 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X11
    Kitchen 2nd
    • Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 169 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X13
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring (Other)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 100 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X10
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 221 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X13
    Recreation room
    • Features: Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 740 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 37X20
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Oven
    • Laundry: In Unit, Multiple Locations
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Drapes
    • Basement: Finished,Sub-Basement,Exterior Entry,Partial Exposure,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 5
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 5,127 sqft

    Property

    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    Lot
    • Size: 4,500 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 30 X 150
    Details
    • Parcel number: 20111100210000
    • Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Greystone
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick/Stone Msn Pred
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1891

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $370/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,110,000
    • Annual tax amount: $21,564
    • Date on market: 2/23/2025
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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