4950 S Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615

$1,500,000 Asking Price

6 beds
6 baths
5,000  sqft
Built in 1896

SOUTH KENWOOD BEAUTY IN THE HEART OF THE HISTORICAL DISTRICT-this elegant, historical Greystone was designed by Architects Wilson and Marshall and built in 1896. The craftsmanship of its day is noticed from the exterior of the building, past the wrought iron fence and once you step inside. This elegant home features three levels of living above grade, 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths has the bonus of a large three-bedroom coach house with 2 full bathrooms above the 3-car garage. Coach house is great for extended family stays or as added income. First floor has second staircase to the second floor. Other features are arched doorway, built-ins, tons of light. Coach house is so sweet and is large and homey. Home sits on 50' x 150' lot which allows for the side lot to be used to garden, read, party, play, relax, etc. With its high ceilings, original wood moldings, original inlaid rift-sawn oak floors, uniquely crafted staircase, fireplaces, stained glass windows, multiple ensuite bedrooms, and so much more. Full semi-finished high-high ceiling basement adds for more living space. Separate HVAC systems for house and coach house. Lake, university, museums, restaurants, and so much more. This masterful built home is awaiting your furniture. A REAL GEM!!!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement
Rooms:
Library, Pantry, Mud Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
Master Bath:
Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Limestone, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Second Residence, Shed(s)
Style:
Greystone
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 3

Construction

General:
3 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, 0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
20111100230000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Dream Town Real Estate, Barbara O'Connor

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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