4950 Woodlawn Avenue, Kenwood, Chicago, Illinois 60615


$1,800,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 6,500
Cost/Sqft: $296
Beds: 6
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1887
Property Taxes: $24,233
Days On Market: 1895
Lot Size: 0,40
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Description

In 1887, the architect known as the father of the skyscraper designed this incredibly special Kenwood home. William LeBaron Jenney imbued the interior with a grace and proportion that belie its frame exterior. A carved stairway anchors the huge foyer, which links the elegant dining room, living room and music rooms. Delicately detailed ceilings, plaster molding, period light fixtures, cabinetry and leaded glass abound. These historic elements blend seamlessly with a new gourmet kitchen, breakfast room and office. A mud room leads to the professionally landscaped yard and garage. The second level features a large master suite with sitting room and fireplace, dressing area and new bath. There are two additional l bedrooms, adjoined to a heated porch overlooking the lush yard, and a full bath. The third level features two additional bedrooms, gym, second kitchen, new full bath, space for a laundry. Two sets of stairs led to the lower level, which offers a wine cellar, laundry room, two wood working and one bike repair space. Mechanicals have all bee upgraded, zoned a/c, new boiler, copper plumbing, 400 amp electrical A superb family home - you can write the next chapter of its extraordinary history.

Property Specifics

Single Family
Traditional
1887
Full
No
0.4
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
None
Public
Public Sewer
10860113
20111120220000

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
30 Oct, 2020 Sold $1,800,000 MRED MLS
17 Sep, 2020 Under contract $1,925,000 MRED MLS
16 Sep, 2020 Listed for sale $1,925,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Sixth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Breakfast Room,Heated Sun Room,Enclosed Porch Heated,Foyer,Enclosed Porch Heated,Sitting Room,Terrace
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

2.5
Brick/Mortar
Concrete
Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
Corner Lot,Fenced Yard,Landscaped
70X250
Full
Hardwood Floors
Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Not in DB
Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Wood Burning

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2020 $24,233

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