4959 Greenwood Avenue — Chicago, IL 60615
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Chicago, IL 60615

4959 Greenwood Avenue

$979,000
4 beds · 5 baths · 3,600 sqft
Listed at $979,000 7 days on market $19,276/yr taxes
01About 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.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$979,000
List price
3,600
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full / 2 half
Bathrooms
1913
Year built
0.25 ac
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$19,276
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
7
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirSteam
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Parking
Garage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)Water Heater-Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Nicky's Chinese Food 0.3 mi
  • Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen 0.3 mi
  • Harold's Chicken Shack 0.3 mi
  • Gorée Cuisine 0.4 mi
  • Jerk Yard 0.4 mi
  • Sitdown Cafe and Sushi Bar 0.4 mi
  • Valley of Jordan 0.4 mi
  • BP Shop 0.4 mi
  • BP Shop 0.6 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.6 mi
  • BP Shop 0.6 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.8 mi
  • Sycamore Park 950 ft
  • Madison Park 0.3 mi
  • Elm Park 0.3 mi
  • Kenwood Community Park 0.3 mi
  • Jessie 'Ma' Houston Park 0.3 mi
  • Drexel Square 0.4 mi
  • Carver 47 Cafe 0.4 mi
  • Love & Light Cafe 0.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.5 mi
  • Philz Coffee 0.5 mi
  • Capital One Café 0.6 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 22, 2026
Sold
Keller Williams Thrive · 5 days on market
$910,000
Apr 21, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Keller Williams Thrive
$979,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Keller Williams Thrive · Joan Couris · 630-561-3348
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12625119
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