4942 South Ellis Avenue
4942 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
$1,990,000
Price
7
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
5,127 Sq. Ft.
$388 / Sq. Ft.
5,127
Sq. Ft.
$388
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. 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...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. 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 architectural, vintage refinished woodwork such as 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 can all be 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 master bathroom has a huge walk-in shower and a separate tube. 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. 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 heated floors in the recreation room in the lower level make the area warm and inviting. There is an entrance to a lovely backyard from the lower level. 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.
- Listed by Shirley Walker • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Property Details for 4942 South Ellis Avenue
Area
CHI - Kenwood
TownshipHyde Park
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces0.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces5
Heat/FuelNatural Gas
Architectural StyleGreystone
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 02/26/2024 12:06 AM
Property Details for 4942 South Ellis Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 11985125 |
| Days on Market | 97 |
| Taxes | $21,117 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
| Year Built | 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.10 AC / 4,500 SF |
| County | Cook County |
Location
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Building Information for 4942 South Ellis Avenue
Stories-Year Built1891Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,500 SF
Payment Calculator
$12,620 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$10,860
Property Taxes
$1,760
HOA Dues
$0
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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
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
- 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: 38
- OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
- Virtual Tour: None
- Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
- Additional Media URL 1: https://www.seetheproperty.com/r/429421
- Virtual Tour YN: No
- Virtual Tour Date: 02-21-2024
- Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: https://tours.databasedads.com/4599464/4942-S-Ellis-Avenue-Chicago-IL?u=1
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
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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 City Of Chicago School District 299.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | PK to 5 |
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 | ||
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood CharterPK to 5 |
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