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$189,000

6523 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
4 Beds2 Baths0 sqft15 days
6523 Ellis Avenue·Chicago, IL 60637
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1985Year Built
About This Home

Location is everything, and Woodlawn delivers. Known as the home of the prestigious University of Chicago, the neighborhood blends academic influence, architectural charm, and cultural significance. Just minutes away is the highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center, a global destination that continues to drive growth, infrastructure investment, and long-term value throughout the area. In the heart of one of Chicago's most talked-about neighborhoods sits a property rich with potential and promise. 6523 S. Ellis Avenue, a classic Woodlawn townhome, offers more than just square footage-it presents an opportunity to create, restore, and invest in a community defined by history, education, and forward momentum. This four-bedroom, 1.1-bath townhome features a thoughtfully laid-out interior with generously sized rooms that provide a strong foundation for transformation. Each bedroom offers ample space, ideal for reimagining modern layouts while preserving the character that makes townhome living so appealing. The lower level, expansive and versatile, opens the door to multiple possibilities-whether envisioned as an additional bedroom, a comfortable family room, or a flexible living space tailored to today's lifestyles. Outside, the home continues to impress with a spacious backyard, a valuable asset for entertaining, gardening, or creating a private outdoor retreat. Completing the property is a two-car garage, a sought-after feature that adds both convenience and value. The home is being sold in as-is condition, making it an ideal canvas for investors, developers, or homeowners with vision-those ready to bring new life to a solid structure in an appreciating neighborhood.

MLS# 12551085Listed January 20, 2026Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths1
Half Baths1
Total Rooms10

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Stories2
Garage Spaces2
Year Built1985
Lot Size30X 110

Location

CountyCook
TownshipHyde Park
Zip Code60637

Financial

List Price$189,000
Annual Taxes (2024)$3,628
Monthly Tax Est.$302
Parcel #20231160280000
Interior Features

Appliances

MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedFull
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickCedar

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

YesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$3,628
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$302
per month
Property Location

6523 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 — Cook County

$189,000
6523 Ellis Avenue
4 bd2 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
15 days on market
2-car garage
30X 110
$3,628/yr taxes
$1,296
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$993/mo
Property Tax
$302/mo
$189,000
20% — $37,800
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$151,200
Down Payment
$37,800

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Coldwell Banker Realty
Agent: Paulette Edwards
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