Real Estate

Majestic Home On Obama's Block Has Cathedral Ceilings

A gracious ballroom and formal front entry with grand staircase highlight a Greenwood Avenue home that's going for less than $2 million.

CHICAGO, IL -- Take a look inside this $2 million home that offers a historic touch and modern conveniences. It's on Greenwood Avenue, one of the most desirable streets in Chicago that includes the residence owned by former President Barack Obama. Its renovation kept the historical presence. The home has a formal front entry with grand staircase and vaulted cathedral ceilings.

  • Address: 4727 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, Illinois
  • Price: $1,999,900
  • Square Feet: 8830
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 1891
  • Features: Magnificent 7 bed, 5.1 bath Greystone estate located in Kenwood's prestigious Historic District & one of the most desirable streets in Chicago, a street in which includes the Obama residence. You're immediately greeted by a striking Romanesque limestone facade that exudes architectural significance. No expense spared during this post fire renovation preserving its historical presence & offers sophisticated & refined living showcasing grand scale living quarters with highlights such as a gracious ballroom, formal front entry with grand staircase, vaulted cathedral ceilings, 5 beds up & 4 thoughtfully laid out levels of luxury, totaling 8,830SqFt. Enjoy smart home features such as a control 4 home system proving the ability to control indoor & outdoor music as well as a home security system & high-end touches throughout incl upscale lighting fixtures. Noteworthy outdoor space incl 5,880SqFt of lush grounds. Located moments to Kenwood Park, lakefront, U of C, bus routes & fine dining.

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