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4935 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615

$1,470,000

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7 Bedrooms
5 Full Baths, 1 Partial
5,600 SqFt
$263/SqFt
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4935 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago$1,470,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Street
Year Built1885
HeatingNatural Gas
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning
MLS #11958080
Lot Size0.28 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
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About 4935 S Greenwood Ave

Welcome to one of Kenwood's most prominent houses 4935 S. Greenwood Avenue, originally known as the "Turner Residence," this home was designed in 1888 by the renowned architect Solon Spencer Beman, best known for the Chicago Fine Arts Building, Grand Central Station and the Pullman Community. This stone and brick mansion was originally constructed for a merchant of dry-goods, Edward H Turner (1847-1900) and was later owned by Adolphus W Green (1843-1917), co-founder of Nabisco, National Biscuit Company. This unique home combines multiple architectural styles including a prominent Queen Anne 2-story turret, that inspired other architects building in the Kenwood area at that time.The colonnaded classical entrance comes with bracketed eaves and a classical large round veranda. Elegant entrance, including original mosaic floor, leads into a grand entry hall, round family/music room and stately living room flowing into beautiful dining room that opens to the sun room/porch through set of large glass doors. Both, dining and living rooms feature impressive, original, marble fireplaces. Oversized kitchen, with opening to the dining room and access to the backyard features modernized fireplace. Above, on two floors there are 7 bedrooms, 2 ensuite and additional 3 full baths. On the second floor one finds an elegant, yet warm and inviting wood (mahogany) paneled library that features a whimsical fireplace with carved heads, beautiful built-ins, decorative ceiling and one-of-a-kind glass doors. The library opens to a large 4 season porch/sun room. Much of the original features are still in place and include a secret passageway, alcoves, priceless woodwork including rare carvings in the library mantel, tile art in the master bath complete with hidden shower, marble fireplaces, an original panel rumored to be painted by artist Aaron Bohrod, ballroom with elevated views, wainscoting throughout, original built-ins shelves and glass cabinets, dumbwaiter structure, brass call buttons, original light fixtures, original doors, original toilets with gold leaf, original pulls and handles, clawfoot tub, marble sinks, original porcelain tiles, leaded glass windows, and more. The house requires substantial renovation and it is sold "as is" Property includes a large backyard (57 x200) that can accommodate 2-car garage. Access to the back of the property is through a shared driveway. The coach house is a separate property and does not belong to 4935 S Greenwood Ave.This unique property offers an opportunity to restore and own an important piece of Chicago's history.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1885
  • Living Area: 5,600 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  • Office Phone: (312) 944-8900
  • Listing Agent: Lilianna Sekula-Lark

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Hardwood Floors, Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Paneling
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedroom Count: 7

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.28 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Kenwood Academy High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Shoesmith Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: South on LSD to 47th Street exit, west on 47th to Greenwood, South on Greenwood. Property is on the East side of the street.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,470,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $263/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Chicago, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$346.4K

Med. Price/SqFt

$246

Avg. Days On Market

40

# of Sold Homes

1846

4935 S Greenwood Ave vs Chicago

59 DAYS ON ROCKET

+19 Days

$1,470,000

+$1.1M More

$263/SqFt

+$16 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.1M more than the Median Sold Price and $16/SqFt more than other homes in Chicago, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #11958080

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  • Office Phone: (312) 944-8900
  • Listing Agent: Lilianna Sekula-Lark

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 03, 2010Home Sold
$425,000
Dec 13, 2006Home Sold
$1,600,000

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10

  • Shoesmith Elementary School

  • 1330 E 50th St

  • 0.22 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

High School

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8
/10

  • Kenwood Academy High School

  • 5015 S Blackstone Ave

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,513. Most Chicago, IL residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 4935 S Greenwood Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 4935 S Greenwood Ave property is $1,470,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 4935 S Greenwood Ave is a house located in Chicago, Illinois, 60615.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 4935 S Greenwood Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 4935 S Greenwood Ave are:
Shoesmith Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Kenwood Academy High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 3, 2010 for $425,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 4935 S Greenwood Ave has 7 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 4935 S Greenwood Ave is 5,600 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 4935 S Greenwood Ave is 1885.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›Chicago›60615›4935 S Greenwood Ave

This home is located at 4935 S Greenwood Ave in Chicago, IL and zip code 60615 in the Kenwood neighborhood. This 5,600 square foot home, which was built in 1885, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 27, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,470,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Chicago, IL there were more than 612 sold above asking price, over 916 sold below and more than 317 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2024 in Chicago, IL there were 21.5% more homes for sale than in February 2024. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 40 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $346,470.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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