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4959 Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
$979,000
4beds
4baths
3,600sqft
0.253acres
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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.
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
The facts
Property typeResidential
Year built1913
Age band100+ Years
Bathrooms3 full + 2 half
Garage spaces1
Total parking1
Fireplaces1
Lot size0.253 acres
Lot dimensions111x100
AreaCHI - Kenwood
Bedrooms (total)4
Basement size1,057 sqft
Annual tax$19,276
First listedApr 28, 2026
Parcel #20111120100000
CountyCook
MLS #MRD12632070
Days on market1
Photos38
Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirSteam
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Parking
YesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Other equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)Water Heater-Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
Listed by
Keller Williams Thrive
Joan Couris · 630-561-3348
Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/28/2026, 6:09:23 PM. All data should be independently verified.
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