For Sale: 4923 S Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615. 8-bedroom 4.5-bath, 5000 sf, 1896 KENWOOD $2,475,000 begin new search
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Overview

Distinguished by its striking crow-stepped gable, this remarkable residence stands proudly in the heart of historic Kenwood. Built in 1896 for Edith and Laurence Carton, the home was designed by noted architect William Otis, a graduate of Paris's prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts and a protege of William LeBaron Jenney. At the height of Chicago's fascination with revival architecture, Otis looked to the canals of Amsterdam for inspiration, creating a residence that beautifully captures the elegance and craftsmanship of 17th-century Dutch design. Commissioned for the treasurer of Swift & Company, the home remains an exceptionally preserved example of architectural artistry and enduring quality. Beyond its richly detailed brick facade lies a grand yet welcoming interior filled with natural light. Original woodwork, art glass, and decorative tile have been meticulously preserved and thoughtfully complemented by modern updates. Expansive formal living and dining rooms flow effortlessly into a warm, inviting kitchen and a sunlit family room that opens onto a spacious deck-ideal for both elegant entertaining and everyday living. Offering eight bedrooms, multiple fireplaces, and a dramatic third-floor family room with soaring 15-foot ceilings, the residence provides extraordinary scale, character, and versatility. Set on a beautifully landscaped, tree-lined lot, the property also includes a charming coach house with a two-bedroom apartment-perfect for guests, extended family, or supplemental income. Timeless, sophisticated, and well maintained, this extraordinary home offers a rare opportunity to own a treasured piece of Kenwood's architectural heritage.

Address 4923 S Greenwood Avenue

Chicago, IL 60615
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $2,475,000
Original Listing $2,475,000 @ 2026-05-12
Rooms
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Library, Game Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Deck
Square Footage 5000 sf
Bedrooms 8
Full Bathrooms 4
Half Baths 1
Location
Directions Exit DuSable Lake Shore Drive at 47th Street. Head west on 47th to the stop sign at Greenwood Avenue, turn left. Drive south the 4923, house will be on your left and plenty of street parking.
Neighborhood KENWOOD
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Property Type Fee Simple
Asssessment $0
Public Records
County Cook
Tax PIN 20111120060000
Property Tax $36,403 for the year 2024
Exterior
Style Detached Single
Material Outdoor Grill
Lot Size 50 X 298
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Swimming Pool Not Listed
Patio Deck
Parking
Concrete
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Owned
Garage
Total Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View Not Listed
Features
Year Built 1896
Laundry Location In Unit
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Heating Natural Gas
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Not Listed (6)
Additional Parcels No
Appliances No
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
Attached Garage No
Basement Unfinished, Full
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Cooling No
Heating No
High School District 299
Land Lease No
Laundry No
Living Area Source Estimated
Lot Features Landscaped, Mature Trees
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking No
Patio No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
View No
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Listing Source
Platform MRED
AOR
MLS Number MRD12485443
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