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Sold on 11/01/2021
Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse of Meliora Real Estate Group LLC

1121 E 49th St, Chicago, IL 60615

  • $2,297,000

    Last sold 11/01/2021 for $1.77M

  • 6

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 5,500

    Sqft ($323/Sqft)

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About 1121 E 49th St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1924
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.32 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Magnificent little castle surrounded by beautiful gardens in the heart of South Kenwood. Built in 1924, this home offers an inviting and elegant floorplan with gracious living room that opens up to newly rebuilt patio, spacious dining room overlooking the gardens and a fabulous library with 13 ft ceilings, built ins and impressive fireplace. The kitchen was expanded and completely custom built in 1990 and a glassed in breakfast room with floor heat was added. Original butlers pantry with tin sink and lots of cabinets. Beautiful original details, light fixtures and custom built ins. Upstairs you will find four large bedrooms and two baths with original tile and fixtures. Third floor offers two additional bedrooms, a full bath and a surprising attic space waiting for your ideas. Home has been electrically rewired, all wires in conduit, brand new two zone space pak central A/C. Original slate roof maintained yearly by Conrad Roofing. Gardens have automatic sprinklers. Property has a one car heated garage with electric vehicle charging port. Basement is unfinished. Come fall in love with 1121 E 49th!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse
Listing Office - Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11185081 • last updated 4 years ago
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Overview
Levels/Style Traditional
MLS # 11185081
Status Closed
SubType 3 Stories
Living Area 5500
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.321
Property Tax $ 24947
Year Built 1924
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 2
Attic Unfinished
Basement Full, Unfinished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 12
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Wood Burning
Exterior
Roof Slate
Exterior Brick
Garage Desc Attached
# Garage Spaces 1
Driveway Desc Asphalt
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 1
Lot Desc Oversized Chicago Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area CHI - Kenwood
County Cook
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
High School District 299
APN 20111120040000
$2.29M
Range: $1.86M-$2.73M
Last 30 days 
  • Dec 2021
    Public Records
  • Dec 27, 2021 Sold
    $1,775,000
  • Dec 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11185081
  • Dec 22, 2021 Sold
    $1,775,000 (-11.3%)
  • Dec 6, 2021 Pending
  • Sep 22, 2021 Active
  • Aug 10, 2021 Listed
    $2,000,000
  • 1121 E 49th St
    $1.77M
  • Kenwood
    $285K -1% y/y
  • 60615
    $285K +18% y/y
  • Chicago
    $369K +5% y/y
No chart available
Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
4901 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 $1,586,000 6/3 5,192 0.03
4911 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 $2,621,000 7/3 7,437 0.03
4907 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 $1,485,000 6/3 4,303 0.03
4917 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 $2,748,000 8/3 5,355 0.03
1126 E 49th St, Chicago, IL 60615 $2,416,000 6/4 4,275 0.04
4923 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 $2,222,000 6/3 4,260 0.04
1136 E 49th St, Chicago, IL 60615 $1,727,000 6/3 3,458 0.04
4900 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 $3,267,000 8/7 8,776 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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3/10
Ray Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-8
Chicago Public Schools
5/10
Shoesmith Elementary School
public Grades K-6
Chicago Public Schools
7/10
Kenwood Academy High School
public Grades 7-12
Chicago Public Schools
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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