4055 S Ellis Ave

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Description

Live by the Lake, Earn by the Month! A Rare Find! Stunning, Beautiful, exceptionally renovated 2-unit Brownstone home in a gated community of the Historic North Kenwood/Bronzeville Neighborhood that's Income Producing! This home offers modern living at its finest. Walk into the first unit which is a 2-story home with Gorgeous Oak Hardwood floors, High ceilings, and perfectly placed recess lighting. Open style designer kitchen with Custom Quartz Countertops and Stainless-Steel Top of the Line Appliances....Live by the Lake, Earn by the Month! A Rare Find! Stunning, Beautiful, exceptionally renovated 2-unit Brownstone home in a gated community of the Historic North Kenwood/Bronzeville Neighborhood that's Income Producing! This home offers modern living at its finest. Walk into the first unit which is a 2-story home with Gorgeous Oak Hardwood floors, High ceilings, and perfectly placed recess lighting. Open style designer kitchen with Custom Quartz Countertops and Stainless-Steel Top of the Line Appliances. Enjoy quiet cozy evenings with a full fireplace and outdoor deck. The primary bedroom allows for great comfort in a King Size Bed and an en-suite with double access. The perfect packaged, totally renovated garden apartment, with a beautiful designer kitchen, stainless steel appliances and washer and dryer hook up, giving the homeowner the perfect opportunity to generate income and cash flow. This home comes with an Agricultural Gift offering a great platform for Gardening Enthusiast with its growing Peachtree and Grape Vines. A 2 1/2 Car Garage completes this home! Conveniently located walking distance from Lake Michigan, Chicago's Oakwood beach, 5 minutes from downtown and University of Chicago. Enjoy easy access to scenic waterfront views, a fountain park directly across the street, and beautiful historic vintage homes. Located near public transportation, Lake Shore Drive and interstate 90/94. Minutes away from some of Chicago's most iconic attractions: Millennium Park and The Bean, McCormick Place, Soldier Field, The Shed Aquarium Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox Stadium), The Arie Crown Theater and Dusable Museum. Live in one unit and rent the other. This magnificent Legal 2-unit home will not last! Schedule Your Private Showing Today!
  1. Listed by Varine Hampton • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (708)-373-0221 C: (708)-373-0221 consumercapitalgrp@gmail.com;info@myrealestateroom.com
  2. Listed by Almena Knighten-EL • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (773)-962-1991 C: (773)-962-1991 Almena.Knightenel@cbrealty.com

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details for 4055 South Ellis Avenue

Area
CHI - Oakland
Subdivision
Bronzeville
Township
South Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 02/20/2026 03:07 AM

Property Details for 4055 South Ellis Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12530301
Days on Market35
Taxes$8,813 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1998
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 4055 South Ellis Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,049 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,314

Property Taxes

$734

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 4055 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 Details: Garage Door Opener, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Accessible Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Type: Finished, Exterior Entry, Egress Window, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Full, Daylight
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • # Full Baths in Building: 2
  • # Half Baths in Building: 1
  • Room Type: Den
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 X 150
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 4000
  • East Coordinate: 900
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 42
  • OpenHouse Count: 4
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0

Property History for 4055 South Ellis Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2026

Sold

MRED #12530301

$680,000
Jan 25, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12530333

$689,900
Jan 12, 2026

Pending

MRED #12530301

Jan 12, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12530333

Jan 12, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12530301

Dec 11, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12492714

$699,900
Dec 11, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12492717

$699,900
Dec 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12530301

$689,900
Dec 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12530333

$689,900
Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12492714

$699,900
Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12492717

$699,900
Oct 9, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12470779

$724,900
Oct 9, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12460001

$724,900
Sep 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12470779

$749,900
Sep 1, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12447926

$749,900
Sep 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12460001

$749,900
Aug 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12447926

$749,900
Sep 20, 2011

Sold

MRED #07794764

$150,000
Jun 14, 2011

Cancelled

MRED #07706042

$174,900
May 27, 2011

Pending

MRED #07794764

May 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07794764

$150,000
Jan 8, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07706042

$185,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2026

Sold

MRED #12530301

$680,000
01/25/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12530333

$689,900
01/12/2026

Pending

MRED #12530301

01/12/2026

Contingent

MRED #12530333

01/12/2026

Contingent

MRED #12530301

12/11/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12492714

$699,900
12/11/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12492717

$699,900
12/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12530301

$689,900
12/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12530333

$689,900
10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12492714

$699,900
10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12492717

$699,900
10/09/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12470779

$724,900
10/09/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12460001

$724,900
09/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12470779

$749,900
09/01/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12447926

$749,900
09/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12460001

$749,900
08/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12447926

$749,900
09/20/2011

Sold

MRED #07794764

$150,000
06/14/2011

Cancelled

MRED #07706042

$174,900
05/27/2011

Pending

MRED #07794764

05/01/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07794764

$150,000
01/08/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07706042

$185,000

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

Public Records for 4055 South Ellis Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Lot Size9,095 SqFtStyleGovernmental / Public UseCountyCOOKAPN20-02-106-035

Schools near 4055 South Ellis Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Robinson Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Fuller Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Phillips Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Jefferson Alt High School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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