Kenwood

MLS Number 11882557

• Residential
• Bedrooms 8
• Bathroom 6
• Square Feet 7,473

This impressive urban estate was designed in 1902 for lumberman Charles Adams Goodyear. Among the publications that have featured the house, Chicago Magazine selected 4840 Greenwood as one of the most beautiful houses in the city and suburbs. The article noted the facade to be "a model of restraint ... a gorgeous piece of stone artistry." The striking facade, with its broad arched entry accented by carvings of roaring lions and serene figures, only begins to indicate the quality of the interior. Situated on nearly a half-acre of land in the historic Kenwood neighborhood, the mansion offers eight bedrooms and four full and two half-baths over three floors of living space, plus a lower level. The public rooms are elegantly detailed; the murals and bronze wall sconces are but two examples of the attention to detail given by the architect William Carbys Zimmerman and attributed to stellar artisans including Tiffany Studios. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to restore the property to its original magnificent stature, enhanced by amenities desired today.

Listed by Susan O'Connor of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

MLS Number 11889830

• Residential
• Bedrooms 7
• Bathroom 7
• Square Feet 8,000

Welcome to 4857 S Kimbark - a spacious stone and red slate house in a desirable South Kenwood location. This home has completely updated mechanicals and wiring, and offers all the modern amenities you expect, yet it retains a wealth of original details such as a stately wrap around porch, inviting wood paneled foyer, carved mantel pieces, built in cabinets and pocket doors in Birdseye maple, cherry and quartersawn oak. Step through the front door into a grand entry foyer with original staircase, wainscoting, fireplace and inlaid floors. Perfect for entertaining and large gatherings, this level offers several rooms and open spaces that can accommodate more or less formal living. New eat-in kitchen with white custom cabinets, quartz counter tops and Miele, Bosch and Thermidor appliances. There is also a sizeable pantry and a powder room on this level. Ascend the stairs to the second floor where you will find 4 very spacious bedrooms with custom built in closet interiors and high-end blinds and shades. There are three bathrooms on this level, two are ensuite. Primary bath has separate steam shower and a laundry room conveniently adjacent. There is a balcony which has just been completely rebuilt. On the third floor there are three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, large storage closets and a family room with built in entertainment center, speakers, gas fireplace and wet bar with beverage fridge. The basement is finished and features an additional bedroom/ workout or office space, a full bathroom, storage, family/ entertainment room and a wine cellar with cork walls and built in wine racks and wine fridge. The house has 400 amp electric service, all new wiring, smart home wiring, three zone heating and two zone cooling systems, all new copper plumbing, new gas lines, new water service and drains. The inlaid gutters have been rebuilt and the house was fitted with insulation and new red slates in 2007. All 6 bathrooms have been recently remodeled and most feature designer tile, heated floors and Toto, Grohe, Kohler and Kallista fixtures. The gardens are custom designed and are automatically irrigated. The outdoor kitchen with piped gas grill and wood burning pizza oven sits in a peaceful corner of the garden. Thousands of bulbs await spring. There is a wrought iron electric side gate that allows two cars to park on the property. A car port could likely be fitted under the back porch to create more parking, however there is ample street parking. South Kenwood is a historic landmark neighborhood, and the home is designated under the preservation easement with landmarks. Welcome!

Listed by Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse of Meliora Real Estate Group LLC

MLS Number 11798319

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6
• Square Feet 3,700

Stunning 5-bedroom 4.5-bath home on one of the most desirable blocks in the South Kenwood historic landmark district. This fully and beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is truly in move-in condition, ready for modern living, with all new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The first floor features a very versatile open floor plan. The living room, with its imposing wood-burning fireplace with marble surround, has French doors out to a spacious terrace overlooking the historic homes of Kimbark Avenue. The all-new white and stainless kitchen (with room-sized pantry) is fully open to both the living and dining room areas, as well as to a cozy family room, with doors out to the back deck overlooking the charming lawn and flowering garden. Upstairs, the second floor features a wonderful primary suite with enormous walk-in closet, and designer bath with separate vanities, soaking tub, and marble shower. Two more good-sized bedrooms share a hall bath. A full laundry room on this floor is truly a luxury. Completing this level is a private serene outdoor deck, with beautiful views overlooking the yard. The third floor truly adds a new dimension to this home, with two very spacious bedrooms, each with its own beautiful new bath. Either of these suites could easily function as an upstairs play-/media room. The basement, currently unfinished, has great ceiling height and provides endless opportunities for future development. While this impressive property is located on a quiet tree-lined street with little thru traffic, Lake Shore Drive access, the Metra station, and downtown bus stops are just a short distance away.

Listed by Robert Sullivan of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

MLS Number 11888739

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 7,000

Named BEST RENOVATION IN CHICAGO by Curbed Magazine! The magnificent Krause Mansion was designed during the Gilded Age by famed architect Horatio Wilson. Meticulously restored in 2013, The home features 12ft ceilings, 6 large bedrooms and 4.5 luxurious baths! Enjoy a modern chef's kitchen with SubZero/Viking appliances, 5 fireplaces, a 2-story family room, a custom-built home theater with stadium seating and a temperature-controlled wine cellar perfect for the most discerning wine aficionados. Meticulously maintained with new HVAC, new electric and new plumbing. All the updates today's buyer demands along with all the character you would desire from a home of this era. PLUS! A remodeled 3BR/1BA coach house perfect for guests or rental!

Listed by Jeni Nelson of Compass

MLS Number 11853279

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 3,647

Beautiful single family greystone with almost 5,000 sq. feet over 4 levels of living space! 5 bedrooms/4.5 baths of complete gut rehab with generous room sizes on all levels--from bedrooms to bathrooms to walk-in showers and walk-in closets. Beautifully designed for large families or extended families, as this home has two master suites with their own bathroom/closet suites. Impressive front entry has original mosaic from 1890 and leads to open floor plan on the first floor, with beautiful mahogany flooring throughout the top 3 floors. First floor has 11 foot high ceilings with crown molding package throughout. Abundance of natural light throughout--as this is a corner building with front turret to give an unique look to this home. Massive kitchen with 14 foot island and quartz countertops--for that family that loves to cook & entertain for family parties. This 14 foot island can seat 6 comfortably! 3 large bay windows across from dining area..and an 11 foot long, custom built-in bay window seating bench to enjoy with large gatherings. All bathrooms have custom designed/built walk-in showers with 9 to 10 feet ceilings, quartz bench, custom tile & niche to enjoy that shower experience. Decorative stained glass windows to add a splash of color. Lower level has plenty of finished recreational & living space (additional bedroom & bath). Home has 2 zone heating, tankless/electric water heater, Moen bath fixtures and plenty of closets/storage space. Close to the University of Chicago's campus and hospital, blocks from the lakefront/parks and DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Minutes to downtown Chicago/West Loop/McCormick Place/South Loop. Come and see all this home has to offer and make your plans to move in before summer!

Listed by Mike Santore of Keller Williams Momentum

MLS Number 11880101

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 3,700

Beautiful three-story limestone row house was built in 1891 by acclaimed architects Horatio Wilson and Oliver Marble. This lovingly maintained home features a spacious formal living room, large enough to accommodate a seating area as well as a dining table and chairs. The separate formal dining room is currently used as a cozy family room. The fully modern kitchen has a built in kitchen table and banquet and connects to a light-filled sunroom which overlooks the new bluestone paved backyard with a dog run and 2 car garage. The second floor features 3 spacious bedrooms, two modern baths, as well as a fully-outfitted laundry room with a new washer and dryer. The impressive primary suite features a sunny bedroom, walk-in closet and fully renovated bath. The third floor boasts a roomy bedroom which is currently used as a home office as well as a full bath accessible from the hallway and an additional guest bedroom. The fully built out lower level provides an additional 1,300 square feet of finished space, including an enormous recreation/family room with wet bar, full bathroom, 2 large storage rooms and an office or work out room, which could also be converted to a 6th bedroom. The lower level is accessible through private doors at both the front and rear of the house, making it available as a separate in-law suite. In move-in condition, this tremendous family home is a must see!

Listed by Catherine Rosenberg and Robert Sullivan of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

MLS Number 11888765

• Residential
• Bedrooms 8
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 4,554

On the market for the first time since 1947, this stately home is located on a double lot in bucolic, private Madison Park. Built for an attorney in 1897, this large home features 4,554 square feet above ground, eight bedrooms, three full and two half bathrooms and full, unfinished basement. The home's first owner also built the house next door, at 1310 E Madison Park, leaving large space between the buildings. As a result, this house is full of light and has lovely views onto homes' gardens. Full of historic charm and timeless beauty, this home features many vintage characteristics.On the main floor the house impresses viewers with its high ceilings, large receiving rooms, elegant staircase, vintage woodwork, oak floors and original butler's pantry. Second floor features similar quality of finishes including marble sinks while third floor, originally designed as servants' quarters has simpler finishes and features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a second kitchen. This floor, used as a separate space, can be a great in-laws suite. Solid brick home, this property has a beautiful, south facing, limestone facade with an elegant front porch and a whimsical balcony on the third floor. The home's large side yard gives its owners plenty of space for entertaining, gardening and play while its deep lot offers enough space for a four-car garage. Owners redid the homes's tuck-pointing in 2013, replaced its roof in 2017, and changed the water heater in 2018. The boiler is 21 years old and has been serviced every year. This unique property offers a great opportunity to create a dream home in a quiet, residential, truly perfect setting.

Listed by Lilianna Sekula-Lark of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

MLS Number 11782287

• Residential
• Bedrooms 6
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 3,519

At the time this home was constructed there were only four houses on the 4800 block of Greenwood Avenue; Kenwood was then a bucolic suburban retreat. The catalysts fostering the growth of the neighborhood (the founding of the University of Chicago and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition) were years away. For a century and a half this home has stood proudly as the world evolved around it - a new century dawned (twice) and houses by architectural innovators including Frank Lloyd Wright and Burnham & Root rose nearby. A resurgence occurred as the community was landmarked, and a neighbor elected president. And through it all 4849 endured. The ambience of those earlier years remains: a handsome staircase, leaded windows, high ceilings, warming fireplaces and a verdant yard. This welcoming, spacious home offers a layout that can be reconceived for the 21st century, including space for a large kitchen and family room. With six bedrooms, four full and one-half baths, enclosed porches and lovely formal rooms on the main level, this house provides ample space indoors, and out. Hyde Park and Kenwood are vibrant communities - enhanced by the University of Chicago, adjacent to the city's magnificent lakefront and located a mere ten-minute drive from the Loop. This is an amazing opportunity to write the next chapter of this home's enduring legacy.

Listed by Susan O'Connor of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

MLS Number 11657031

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 3

The Dorchester Collection is a newly-constructed elegant gated townhome development located in the prestigious Hyde Park/Kenwood neighborhood. A total of 13 townhouses are supported by a courtyard, a communal garden, and a landscape front yard. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is a dream for anyone looking for something a little extra from their home. The one-of-the-kind 3-story luxury residence offers exceptional character and gorgeous architectural details with multiple components repurposed from the historic space. This stunning facade is restored, a 1904 church designed by nationally famed architect Solo Spencer Beman. The main level is an open-concept chef's kitchen with Zecchinon Italian cabinetry, Bosch appliances, and ample disguised storage. The primary suite includes massive walk-in closets, an en-suite bathroom highlighting a stunning white marble shower, a separate soaking tub, and a Restoration Hardware vanity with brass and matte black Hans Grohe plumbing fixtures. The second floor features 2 additional spacious bedrooms. The unit has 1 exterior parking space and an attached, heated, above-ground, oversized garage that fits 1 car. This unit also includes 2 private outdoor spaces. This University of Chicago community is ideally located just 10 minutes from downtown and a short distance to grocery stores, nightlife, distinctive restaurants, and cafes on 53rd street. Access to the lake and museums, and immediately next to the tennis court, Kenwood Park, and Kenwood public library, make this townhouse development a must-see.

Listed by Benyamin Lalez of Compass

MLS Number 11781228

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 4

The Dorchester Collection is a newly-constructed elegant gated townhome development located in the prestigious Hyde Park/Kenwood neighborhood. A total of 13 townhouses are supported by a courtyard, a communal garden, and a landscape front yard. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome is a dream for anyone looking for something a little extra from their home. The one-of-the-kind 3-story luxury residence offers exceptional character and gorgeous architectural details with multiple components repurposed from the historic space. This stunning facade is restored, a 1904 church designed by nationally famed architect Solo Spencer Beman. The main level is an open-concept chef's kitchen featuring custom two-tone cabinetry, a quartz countertop/backsplash, and a Bosch appliance package. The primary suite, located on the top floor, includes 2 walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom highlighting a stunning white marble shower and a separate soaking tub. The second floor features 3 spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. All bathrooms feature porcelain tiles, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and Hans Grohe plumbing fixtures. The unit has a heated, above-ground, oversized garage that fits 1 car and exterior space. This University of Chicago community is ideally located just 10 minutes from downtown and a short distance to grocery stores, nightlife, distinctive restaurants, and cafes on 53rd street. Access to the lake and museums, and immediately next to the tennis court, Kenwood Park, and Kenwood public library, make this townhouse development a must-see.

Listed by Benyamin Lalez of Compass

MLS Number 11818337

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 3,900

Gorgeous 4 story Kenwood covering 5100 square feet of interior space! Location lakefront-adjacent Oakenwald Avenue and this home comes with a 2nd lot! Home combines thoughtfully-preserved vintage touches with updated kitchen, bathrooms, and mechanicals. Its open plan main floor offers a great flow through living and dining rooms into a marble island kitchen and also boasts a half bath and convenient laundry area. 2nd-floor owner's suite with HUGE bathroom, more bedrooms and a bath on the 3rd floor, and finished walk-out basement. Three original fireplaces and gorgeous skyline views from top floor (and future roof deck??). Zoned forced air heating and central air, oversized 2-car garage with additional pad for 3rd vehicle. The block is bursting with pride of ownership and construction activity, near architecturally-significant new lakefront pedestrian overpasses. Each lot has its own PIN and is zoned RM-5.

Listed by Ryan Casper of Keller Williams ONEChicago