6520 S Ellis Ave

$575,000
Price
7
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

East Woodlawn two-unit property with all the updates, ready for you to move in. The first-floor unit is a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex that includes garage parking and a laundry room. The second-floor unit features a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom simplex, also with garage parking and laundry room. Both units have a bedroom that can easily accommodate a KING-sized bed, which is a rarity in traditional Chicago multifamily homes. Come take a tour!East Woodlawn two-unit property with all the updates, ready for you to move in. The first-floor unit is a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex that includes garage parking and a laundry room. The second-floor unit features a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom simplex, also with garage parking and laundry room. Both units have a bedroom that can easily accommodate a KING-sized bed, which is a rarity in traditional Chicago multifamily homes. Come take a tour!

Property Details for 6520 South Ellis Avenue

Area
CHI - Woodlawn
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 11/24/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 6520 South Ellis Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12470522
Days on Market56
Taxes$5,304 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1909
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 6520 South Ellis Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,283 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,841

Property Taxes

$442

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 6520 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, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • # Full Baths in Building: 3
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 6500
  • East Coordinate: 1000
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-11-21T22:34:58
  • Photos Count: 38
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 4
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: NA
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: NA

Property History for 6520 South Ellis Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12470522

$575,000
Nov 3, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12470522

$575,000
Jun 2, 2017

Sold

MRED #09504759

$150,000
Mar 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09504759

$149,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12470522

$575,000
11/03/2025

Price Change

MRED #12470522

$575,000
06/02/2017

Sold

MRED #09504759

$150,000
03/10/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09504759

$149,000

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

Public Records for 6520 South Ellis Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,916Additions$21,134Total$25,050
Tax Record2023$5,304 ($442 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,510 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,510 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,133 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1908CountyCOOKAPN20-23-115-043

Schools near 6520 South Ellis Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Wadsworth PreK-8th STEM School
PublicPK to 8

Hyde Park Academy High School
Public9 to 12

UChicago Charter - Woodlawn Campus
Charter6 to 12

Woodlawn Elementary Community School
PublicPK to 6

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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6520 South Ellis Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60637. This property was listed for sale on November 18, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $575,000. It has been on the market for a total of 56 days and was last sold on June 2, 2017. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Wadsworth PreK-8th STEM School, Hyde Park Academy High School and UChicago Charter - Woodlawn Campus. 6520 South Ellis Avenue is a 7-bed, 3-bath, multi-family home built in 1909.

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