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Features
: Natural Gas
: Wall Unit(s)
: Full , Unfinished
: Deck
: Garage Owned , Garage , Detached , Owned , Concrete , Yes
: Outdoor Grill
6
: In Unit
: Public Sewer
: Traditional
Appliances
: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Address Map
US
IL
Cook
Chicago
60615
Greenwood
4923
Avenue
W88° 24' 4.6''
N41° 48' 19.1''
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.
CHI - Kenwood
CHI - Kenwood
S
S
Neighborhood
299
299
299
Additional Information
: Brick , Stone
2
: Landscaped , Mature Trees
50 X 298
: Public , Lake Michigan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Susan O'Connor
Financial
Not Applicable
: None
36403.33
Listing Information
Robert Sullivan
10317
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
876238
10317
MRED
: List Broker Must Accompany
Listing Information
133303
10317
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Active
2026-05-19T08:20:04Z
2026-05-18T05:05:15Z
Property Description

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.

Residential For Sale

4923 S Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60615

  • Bedrooms : 8
  • Bathrooms : 5
  • Square Footage: 5,000 Sqft
$2,475,000
Listing ID#12485443
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Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : 12485443
Price : $2,475,000
Bedrooms : 8
Rooms : 14
Bathrooms : 5
Half Bathrooms : 1
Square Footage : 5,000 Sqft
Year Built : 1896
Full Bathrooms : 4
Listing Status : Active
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