4927 S Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615

$1,600,000 Asking Price

6 beds
5 baths
3,500  sqft
Built in 1891

Welcome to 4927 S. Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615! Rarely available, absolutely fantastic 6-bedroom 4.5 bath South Kenwood Historic Landmark District Victorian mansion home for sale on one of the most desirable blocks overlooking Kenwood Park warmly greets you with cedar plank front porch and French door entry. This tastefully renovated home sits on a double lot with a side drive leading to a 2 car tandem garage with EV electric car charger plus 4 exterior spaces and is move-in ready for modern living, with an abundance of renovations and energy efficiency upgrades from top to bottom including metal roof, solar panels, Tesla Powerwall, triple pane windows, insulation, zoned central cooling and more! Please inquire for a full list of updates. Many of the charming 19th century architectural vintage features are intact including leaded glass windows, original woodwork details, carved oak winding staircase, oak hardwood floors, high ceilings, 3 gas fireplaces, 2 decorative fireplaces and pocket doors on the formal living and dining rooms. The open concept renovated white and stainless Thermador appliance kitchen with generous island, granite counters and full walk-in pantry are open to the family room flooded with natural light through sliding doors opening to the new expansive back deck overlooking the charming lawn and ornamental private garden oasis with hot tub. Upstairs, the second-floor features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms including and a wonderful primary suite with walk-in closet, and luxurious spa like en-suite primary bath with dual sink vanity, quaint outdoor deck, with beautiful views overlooking the yard and park. The third floor adds space and functionality with two bedrooms, full bath and reading nook perfect for guests, au pair, playroom or home office. The finished basement with full bath provides endless opportunities for additional bedrooms, recreation and living. Despite its historic appeal and turnkey status, the home is not a registered landmark so future owners can pursue updates as desired. Convenient daily living with proximity to Hyde Park 53rd street shopping and dining, Whole Foods, tennis courts, lake, beaches, public transportation, The University of Chicago, The Laboratory School and the new Obama Presidential Library. Don't miss this opportunity!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Play Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Foyer
Master Bath:
Whirlpool,Double Sink
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Fireplace:
Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 5
Disability Feature:
None
Eco/Green Feature:
Photovoltaic/Solar System

Exterior

General:
Frame,Stone, Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch, Hot Tub
Style:
Victorian
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Metal
General:
3 Stories, Stone

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
20112100050000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Jovanka Novakovic

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%

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