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#12277900, Kimberly Chase-Harding, Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
$1,895,000 List price
4942 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60615
$10,000
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6 beds
4 full, 2 partial
5,127 sqft
$370 / sqft
House
Property details
About 4942 S Ellis Ave
Huge Sunny Hyde Park/South Kenwood 6 bedroom Greystone is totally upgraded and has space to add a 2 car garage. Note that this Greystone is an end unit and is therefore only attached on one side and thus gets lots of light. This move-in ready elegant home has an open floor plan which is designed for entertaining. This home has maintained all the vintage details: built in book cases, wainscoting in the dining room, fireplaces in the living room. The bathrooms fixtures have been replaced, many upgraded with marble tiles. The home is on a quiet tree lined street in Historic South Kenwood/Hyde Park 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 vintage architectural details. beautifully refinished woodwork, such as oak floors, moldings, wainscoting, millwork and an elegant staircase leading to the top two floors. 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 onto each other, from the living room, to the sitting room, to the dining room and all is 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 counters. 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 has a fireplace and the bedroom faces the street with scenic treetop views. The generous marble primary bathroom has a huge walk-in shower and a separate tub. 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. All the bathrooms have been updated.. The self contained lower level has a large 2nd kitchen for the chef in you, 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 electric is upgraded and the building re-piped. The heated floors in the recreation room in the lower level makes the area warm and inviting. 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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size5,127 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1891
MLS #12296582
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- MLS Number: 12296582
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
- Office Phone: (312) 944-8900
- Listing Agent: Shirley Walker
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2006 | Home Sold | $950,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $111,000 | $21,564 |
| 2021 | $111,000 | $21,115 |
| 2020 | $82,061 | $18,280 |
| 2019 | $89,197 | $17,920 |
| 2018 | $89,197 | $17,619 |
| 2017 | $71,209 | $15,329 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Shoesmith Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•1330 E 50th St
4
Univ of Chicago Charter-Nth Kenwood
Public Charter PK-5
0.5 mi
•1119 E 46th St
5
Robinson Elementary School
Public District PK-3
0.9 mi
•4225 S Lake Park Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,957. The majority of Chicago, IL residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
49%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
8%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
25%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Music Concerts
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Banana Republic
H&M
IKEA
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jack In The Box
Chipotle
Quiznos
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Volkswagen
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Soft Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 4942 S Ellis Ave
This home is located at 4942 S Ellis Ave in Chicago, IL and zip code 60615 in the Kenwood neighborhood. This 5,127 square foot home was built in 1891. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,895,000.
In February 2025 more than 406 listings in Chicago, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 232 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 629 were sold below. The number of listings in Chicago, IL increased by 16.2% between January and February 2025. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $369,941, while the average time on the real estate market was 44 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.