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$267,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,290 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Welcome to 6511 S Ellis Ave, an updated 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome offering generous living area and plenty of outdoor space. Updates include new flooring, kitchen backsplash, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, several new windows, a new furnace and hot water tank. The roof was replaced in 2019. The full basement offers additional flexible living space, with a finished, carpeted family room and a huge storage room. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced and landscaped backyard plus a two-car parking pad. Ideally located near the University of Chicago and Obama Presidential Center, with convenient access to both Lake Shore Drive and the Dan Ryan Expressway. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated, this home offers space, comfort, parking, and outdoor living in a convenient Chicago location.

Full Property Details for 6511 S Ellis Ave

General

  • Price: $267,000
  • Taxes: $3,749 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12744188
  • Updated: 9/11/2026
  • Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes

Location

  • Area: CHI - Woodlawn
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Hyde Park
  • Driving Directions: Lake Shore Drive to Marquette Dr, West on Marquette Dr to South Ellis Ave

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elem School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299
  • High School District: 299

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / 100lbs.

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Townhouse (2-Story)
  • Construction: Combination
  • Exterior Const.: Combination
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,290
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2019

Unit Information

  • Units in Building: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Dimensions: 3150

Animals

  • Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1985
  • Tax Amount: $3,749.8
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 20231160330000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools serving 6511 S Ellis Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Wadsworth PreK-8th STEM School
6650 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
PK-80.1 mi
Hyde Park Academy High School
6220 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
9-120.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 6511 S Ellis Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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9/05/2026
Listed
$267,000
256%
MLS
11/26/2018
Sold
$75,000
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Tax History for 6511 S Ellis Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,011
—
$18,001
90%
2023
$2,011
3%
$9,499
—
2022
$1,954
2%
$9,499
—
2021
$1,910
-42%
$9,499
-36%
2020
$3,301
1%
$14,817
-9%
2019
$3,271
29%
$16,283
—
2018
$2,538
-7%
$16,283
1%
2017
$2,738
1%
$16,092
—
2016
$2,723
10%
$16,092
—
2015
$2,468
22%
$16,092
19%
2014
$2,031
3%
$13,515
—
2013
$1,980
—
$13,515
—
2012
$1,978
—
$13,515
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6511 S Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 (MLS# 12744188) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 6511 S Ellis Avenue is currently listed for $267,000 and was received on September 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 6511 S Ellis Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Woodlawn? You can browse all Woodlawn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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