4836 S Dorchester Ave Chicago, IL 60615
Kenwood NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,239/month
Highlights
- Gated Community
- Georgian Architecture
- Ceiling Fan
- Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
- Porch
- 3-minute walk to Kenwood Community Park
About This Home
Stunning 3-Flat Georgian Style Multi-Family Building in the Hyde Park/Kenwood Community, where historical elegance is seamlessly integrated with contemporary living. This rare gem has been updated on the 1st level only to offer both classic charm and modern amenities perfect for short-term rentals generating great annual income. Bring your own touches for units 2 and 3. Step through the front portico (with 4 tall columns), and see how 3 units, (close to 1,300 ft on each floor) exude cozy living space with historic charm flooded with natural light from brand new windows, featuring many vintage details including solid mahogany doors, molding throughout, as well as oak and antiqued pine flooring. The 1st floor duplex unit has 1700+sf living space with various new updates including stainless steel appliances, cortz countertops, refurbished original hardwood floors, new fixtures, freshly painted and a fully height semi-finished basement, and so much more. This property is zoned as RM5 w/two city lots (25 ft x 200 ft), offering the new owner an opportunity for growth, with a shared driveway connected to a gated luxury townhome community, a new construction project converted from the original building constructed by the architect, Solon Spencer Beman. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history that caters to today's lifestyle needs,and steps from Chicago's Beautiful Lakefront and shuttle service to the University of Chicago. The building can be easily converted to a single family home if wanted.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,541
Year Built
- Built in 1889
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 25x 200
- Fenced
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Georgian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Rubber Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Ceiling Fan
- Partial Basement
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Potential Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Schools
- Shoesmith Elementary School
- Canter Middle School
- Kenwood Academy High School
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
Building Details
- Electric Expense $4,500
- Water Sewer Expense $1,200
Additional Features
- 3 Units
- Gated Community
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 05/30/25 | Price Changed | $975,000 | -7.1% | -- |
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | For Sale | $1,050,000 | +133.3% | -- |
| 07/29/2014 07/29/14 | Sold | $450,000 | -5.3% | $113 / Sq Ft |
| 04/15/2014 04/15/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/07/2014 04/07/14 | For Sale | $475,000 | -- | $119 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12300648
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