An incredible opportunity to invest in the potential of an historic home the Kenwood neighborhood. House requires work - but is gracious, spacious and is priced to move. 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. Property is sold AS-IS.
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$775,000
4849 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
6beds
3,519sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1887
8,040 Square Feet Lot
$1,636,600 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$6,201 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,636,600
$1.31M - $2.03M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan O'Connor 312-944-8900,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Mabel Guzman, ABR,CIPS
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12048392
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Storage, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X22
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X30
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X28
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X5
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,519 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,040 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 X 201
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 20111080080000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,490,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,472
- Date on market: 5/13/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2024 | Sold | $775,000-13.4%$220/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Pending sale | $895,000$254/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Contingent | $895,000$254/sqft |
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| 7/10/2024 | Price change | $895,000-30.9%$254/sqft |
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| 6/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$368/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Contingent | $1,295,000$368/sqft |
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| 5/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000-4.1%$368/sqft |
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| 5/10/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000-22.9%$384/sqft |
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| 9/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/13/2022 | Price change | $1,750,000-5.4%$497/sqft |
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| 6/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000$526/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $149,000 +49% |
| 2023 | $20,472 +3.1% | $100,000 |
| 2022 | $19,865 +2.2% | $100,000 |
| 2021 | $19,439 -19.6% | $100,000 -10.4% |
| 2020 | $24,180 +2.1% | $111,646 -8% |
| 2019 | $23,693 +1.7% | $121,355 |
| 2018 | $23,293 +3.9% | $121,355 +12.8% |
| 2017 | $22,425 +6.6% | $107,547 |
| 2016 | $21,040 +9.4% | $107,547 |
| 2015 | $19,227 +46.3% | $107,547 +46.5% |
| 2014 | $13,140 +2.1% | $73,388 |
| 2013 | $12,869 +1.2% | $73,388 |
| 2012 | $12,721 +3.9% | $73,388 -5.4% |
| 2011 | $12,243 +3.5% | $77,570 |
| 2010 | $11,834 +5.9% | $77,570 |
| 2009 | $11,171 +8.8% | $77,570 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $10,265 -7.7% | $78,271 |
| 2007 | $11,116 -1.1% | $78,271 |
| 2006 | $11,236 -7.9% | $78,271 +4.8% |
| 2005 | $12,204 +1% | $74,690 |
| 2004 | $12,081 +2.2% | $74,690 |
| 2003 | $11,819 +18.2% | $74,690 +34.3% |
| 2002 | $9,995 +7.7% | $55,633 |
| 2001 | $9,283 +21.7% | $55,633 |
| 2000 | $7,630 -5.4% | $55,633 +33.3% |
| 1999 | $8,069 | $41,720 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Kenwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Shoesmith Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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