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$999,000
2 Days On Site

4959 S Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
5
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
3,600
SqFt
$278
/SqFt
1913
Built
County:
Cook
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This stately all-brick 4-bedroom, 3.2 bath, two-story residence is ideally situated among historic mansions in prestigious Kenwood on iconic Professor's Row. Kenwood offers a rare suburban feel in the heart of the city and boasts an impressive roster of past and present residents, including Muddy Waters, Muhammad Ali, and the Obamas. Offering over 3,600 square feet of living space, this grand home presents a remarkable opportunity to bring your vision to life and restore it to its former glory. The main level welcomes you with a classical semicircular portico entrance leading into a grand foyer. A massive living room with fireplace flows into an adjacent parlor featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, creating an ideal setting for entertaining. The main floor also includes a sizable kitchen with large breakfast nook, formal dining room, and powder room. The second level features a generous primary bedroom with ensuite full bath and walk-in closet, two additional sizeable bedrooms, and a second full bath. A private landing leads to a second primary suite complete with its own ensuite full bath. The fully finished lower level provides additional living space with a cavernous rec room with bar area, second powder room, laundry area, and ample storage. An attached garage completes this exceptional offering. A rare opportunity to own a distinguished home in one of Chicago's most storied neighborhoods.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$999,000
Days On Site 
2 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,600 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
0.253 Acres
Year Built 
1913
MLS® Number 
12544741
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$19,276
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.253
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Parking 
AttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
1
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Below 
1057
SqFt Total 
3600
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
FinishedExterior EntryFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirSteam
Interior 
Entrance FoyerIn-Law Floorplan
Bar/Entertainment 
Dimensions - 11X9Level - Basement
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 20X13Level - Third
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 21X10Level - Third
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 10X20Level - Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 20X14Level - Main
Eating Area 
Dimensions - 9X11Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 27X14Level - Basement
Foyer 
Dimensions - 12X15Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 17X11Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space
Laundry 
Dimensions - 13X9Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 19X24Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 19X24Level - Third
Sitting Room 
Dimensions - 11X21Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Community Features
MLS Area 
CHI - Kenwood
School District 
299
Township 
Hyde Park
Schools
School District
299
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Keller Williams Thrive



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