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4959 S Greenwood Ave
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$979,000

$272/sqft

4959 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago

17% below median
4 bd·5 ba·3,600 sqft
Built 191311,021 sqft lotHyde Park Kenwood Historic District

4959 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL

4 bd · 5 ba · 3,600 sqft Single Family listed at $979,000, built in 1913 in the Hyde Park Kenwood Historic District neighborhood.

About this home

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.

Property details

Price
$979,000
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Interior
3,600 sqft
Price / sqft
$272
Year built
1913
Lot size
11,021 sqft
Type
Single Family
Days on market
5
Est. property tax
$20,363/yr · $1,697/mo · 2.08% IL avg
Last sold
$675,000 · Jan 2026

Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($195,800)
Interest rate6.75%
Principal & Interest$5,080
Property Tax$897
Insurance$150
Total$6,127/mo

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Price history

$1.08M$616K$156K$233K on Nov 84 (Sold)$999K on Jan 26 (Initial list)$675K on Jan 26 (Sold)$999K on Feb 26 (Initial list)$999K on Feb 26 (Initial list)$999K on Feb 26 (Initial list)$999K on Mar 26 (Initial list)$999K on Mar 26 (Initial list)$999K on Mar 26 (Initial list)$999K on Mar 26 (Initial list)$999K on Mar 26 (Initial list)$979K on Apr 26 (Initial list)$979K on Apr 26 (Initial list)$979K on Apr 26 (Initial list)
$233K · Nov 84$979K · Apr 26
  1. Apr 21, 2026$979,000Initial list price
  2. Apr 15, 2026$979,000Initial list price
  3. Apr 9, 2026$979,000Initial list price
  4. Mar 31, 2026$999,000Initial list price
  5. Mar 24, 2026$999,000Initial list price
  6. Mar 17, 2026$999,000Initial list price
  7. Mar 11, 2026$999,000Initial list price
  8. Mar 4, 2026$999,000Initial list price
  9. Feb 25, 2026$999,000Initial list price
  10. Feb 19, 2026$999,000Initial list price
  11. Feb 7, 2026$999,000Initial list price
  12. Jan 20, 2026$675,000Sold
  13. Jan 12, 2026$999,000Initial list price
  14. Nov 21, 1984$233,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Chicago, IL. Browse more Chicago listings on the Chicago market page or explore the full Chicago market report.

About Chicago: Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has 9.41 million residents and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 51°F with 211 dry days per year and 39.9 inches of annual rainfall.

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Home Intelligence

Neighborhood (zip 60615)

This neighborhood is primarily renter-occupied (31% owner-occupied). Median age is 34.7; 25% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $56,518.

Median income
$56,518
Median age
34.7
Owner-occupied
31.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.3%
Census median home value
$306,400

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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