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Detached Single · Chicago, IL
$979,000
4 beds · 4 baths · 3,600 sqft
4959 Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615
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What’s special

Central air1-car garageIn-unit laundry
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.
— the listing agent’s description

The home

4 beds
4 baths
3,600 sqft
Built in 1913
0.25-acre lot
1-car garage
Detached Single

What it’ll cost

$272 / sqft
$19,276 taxes / yr
No HOA
7 days on dwello

Estimated monthly payment

$7,097/mo
Principal & interest$5,205
Property taxes$1,606
Homeowners insurance$286
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Price history
Listed for sale
Apr 21, 2026
$979,000
Earlier records
Sold
May 22, 2026
$910,000
Listed
Apr 28, 2026
$979,000
From MLS records — independently verify.
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$19,276/yr
Assessed value
2025
County assessor
$139,000~$1,390,000 mkt
2024
$139,000~$1,390,000 mkt
2023
$97,000~$970,000 mkt
2022
$97,000~$970,000 mkt
2021
$97,000~$970,000 mkt
2020
$100,230~$1,002,300 mkt
2019
$108,946~$1,089,460 mkt
2018
$108,946~$1,089,460 mkt
Assessed value from the Cook County Assessor (open records). Estimated market ≈ assessed × 10 for residential; not an appraisal — verify with the assessor.

Features

Central AirNatural GasForced AirSteamBrickPublic SewerYesGarage Owned
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MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by Joan Couris · Keller Williams Thrive
Listing last updated Apr 27, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Apr 27, 2026, 8:41 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Apr 27, 2026, 8:41 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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