4849 S Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615

$1,295,000 Asking Price

6 beds
5 baths
3,519  sqft
Built in 1887

Back on the market at an incredible new price! At the time this home was constructed there were only four houses on the 4800 block of Greenwood Avenue; Kenwood was then a bucolic suburban retreat. The catalysts fostering the growth of the neighborhood (the founding of the University of Chicago and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition) were years away. For a century and a half this home has stood proudly as the world evolved around it - a new century dawned (twice) and houses by architectural innovators including Frank Lloyd Wright and Burnham & Root rose nearby. A resurgence occurred as the community was landmarked, and a neighbor elected president. And through it all 4849 endured. The ambience of those earlier years remains: a handsome staircase, leaded windows, high ceilings, warming fireplaces and a verdant yard. This welcoming, spacious home offers a layout that can be reconceived for the 21st century, including space for a large kitchen and family room. With six bedrooms, four full and one-half baths, enclosed porches and lovely formal rooms on the main level, this house provides ample space indoors, and out. Hyde Park and Kenwood are vibrant communities - enhanced by the University of Chicago, adjacent to the city's magnificent lakefront and located a mere ten-minute drive from the Loop. This is an amazing opportunity to write the next chapter of this home's enduring legacy.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceilings - 9 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Storage, Foyer
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Space Pac
Heating:
Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Decorative, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Stucco,Wood Siding, Deck
Parking:
Parking spaces: 0

Construction

General:
3 Stories, Stone

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
20111080080000

Utilities

Utilities:
200+ Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5%-$495

This listing courtesy of:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Susan 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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