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.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14' x 12'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12' x 12'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13' x 12'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12' x 12'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Bonus Room
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room Dimensions: 14' x 14'
- Bonus Room Level: Basement
- Basement Features: Unfinished, Full
- Family Room Dimensions: 12' x 11'
- Game/Recreation Room Dimensions: 12' x 12'
- Living Room Dimensions: 15' x 18'
- Family Room Level: Main
- Game/Recreation Room Level: Basement
- Living Room Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 10' x 10'
- Kitchen Level: Main
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking Total: 2
Land Info
- Lot Size Dimensions: 30X 110
School Information
- Elementary School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- School District: 299
- Middle or Junior School District: 299
Homeowners Association
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3628
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Cook
- Directions: Head south on S Lake Park Ave, then take US-41 S (Lake Shore Dr) to E Marquette Rd. Continue on Marquette Rd to S Ellis Ave.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: CHI - Woodlawn
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: CHI - Woodlawn
- Parcel Number: 20231160280000
- Township: Hyde Park
- Property Subtype: Attached Single
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 3150
- Year Built: 1985
- Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
- Entry Level: 1
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Roof: Asphalt
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Townhouse-2 Story
- Total Area Sqft: 3150
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Accessibility Features