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12/09/2025
Listed
$689,900
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Property Description
Live by the Lake, Earn by the Month! A Rare Find! Stunning, Beautiful, exceptionally renovated Brownstone home with 2 units that can be a great in-law arrangement or rental in a gated community of the Historic North Kenwood/Bronzeville Neighborhood that's Income Producing! This home offers modern living at its finest. Walk into the first unit which is a 2-story home with Gorgeous Oak Hardwood floors, High ceilings, and perfectly placed recess lighting. Open style designer kitchen with Custom Quartz Countertops and Stainless-Steel Top of the Line Appliances. Enjoy quiet cozy evenings with a full fireplace and outdoor deck. The primary bedroom allows for great comfort in a King Size Bed and an en-suite with double access. The perfect packaged, totally renovated garden apartment, with a beautiful designer kitchen, stainless steel appliances and washer and dryer hook up, giving the homeowner the perfect opportunity to generate income and cash flow. This home comes with an Agricultural Gift offering a great platform for Gardening Enthusiast with its growing Peachtree and Grape Vines. A 2 1/2 Car Garage completes this home! Conveniently located walking distance from Lake Michigan, Chicago's Oakwood beach, 5 minutes from downtown and University of Chicago. Enjoy easy access to scenic waterfront views, a fountain park directly across the street, and beautiful historic vintage homes. Located near public transportation, Lake Shore Drive and interstate 90/94. Minutes away from some of Chicago's most iconic attractions: Millennium Park and The Bean, McCormick Place, Soldier Field, The Shed Aquarium Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox Stadium), The Arie Crown Theater and Dusable Museum. Live in one unit and rent the other. This magnificent Home will not last! Schedule Your Private Showing Today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4055 S Ellis Ave
General
- Price: $689,900
- HOA FEE: $100/month
- Taxes: $8,813 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12530333
- Updated: 1/14/2026
- Added to Site: 39 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Lake, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, R
- Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Den/Library, Dining Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High-End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Flooring: Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Oakland
- County: Cook
- Township: South Chicago
- Subdivision: Bronzeville
- Driving Directions: 39TH STREET, IBLK WEST OF LAKE TO ELLIS TO 4055
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Brownstone
- Architectural Style: Brownstone
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Walk-Up Access, Full, Daylight
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Carpet
- Square Feet: 3,400
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1998
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size Range: Standard Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $100
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1998
- Tax Amount: $8,813
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20021070550000
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Schools
Schools serving 4055 S Ellis Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Robinson Elementary School, Chicago, IL 4225 South Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653 | PK-3 | 0.3 mi |
Fuller Elementary School 4214 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653 | PK-3 | 0.5 mi |
Phillips Academy High School 244 East Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60653 | 12-11 | 0.9 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 4055 S Ellis Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 4055 S Ellis Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
100%
100%
2022
100%
100%
2021
100%
100%
2020
100%
100%
2019
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4055 S Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653 (MLS# 12530333) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 4055 S Ellis Avenue is currently listed for $689,900 and was received on December 09, 2025. This property is listed by The Real Estate Room from our Oak Lawn Office.Want to learn more about 4055 S Ellis Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oakland? You can browse all Oakland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.