For SaleOpen House57d on marketOpen HouseHistoric · 117 yrs
6520 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL, 60637 • Woodlawn • Cook County
$565,000
-$10,000 since Apr 6, 2026
Down payment assistance available
7Beds
3Baths
0.07 acLot
1909Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1909 · 117 years of history
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1909 · Historic
The Obama Presidential Center is opening this June! Grab your investment property now. East Woodlawn two-unit property with all the updates, that is move-in ready. The first-floor unit is a spacious 4-bedroom duplex - including two bedrooms that can accommodate a king-size bed with nightstands, two living areas, two full bathrooms, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher, and a private laundry room with storage. It also has a private entrance, so it's perfect for related living or a short-term rental crash pad. The second-floor unit features a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom simplex with L-shaped kitchen, laundry and a bedroom that can accommodate a king-size bed. Both units have ALL separate utilities, each with a large bedroom with a large closet AND individual laundry, which is a rarity in traditional Chicago multifamily homes. Then step out the backdoor to a nice-sized deck, yard, and brick 2-car garage. Live in one and rent out the other - maximize all that Woodlawn can offer your portfolio. It is ready for move-in now.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private entrance, l-shaped kitchen, and nice-sized deck as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,533/month
Principal & Interest$2,780
Property Tax$565
Insurance$188
Down payment20% ($113,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $452,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1909
HeatingNatural Gas
Parking2 Garage spaces
Days on Zillow57 Days
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
Year built1909
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Lot3,125 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodWoodlawn
Annual tax$5,304
Parcel20231150430000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Community
Park
Curbs
Gated
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market57
Tax rate1.99%
On marketFeb 10, 2026
PostedFeb 10, 2026
Last sold$150,000
MLS statusPrice Change
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views352
Favorites30
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60637
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 6, 2026Price Change$565,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 10, 2026Listed For Sale$575,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 10, 2026Listing Removed$575,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 18, 2025Listed For Sale$575,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 14, 2017Listing Removed$149,000—Exit Strategy Realty
Jun 14, 2017Listed For Sale$149,000—Exit Strategy Realty
Jun 2, 2017Sold$150,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 27, 2017Pending Sale$149,000—Exit Strategy Realty
Feb 15, 2017Listed For Sale$149,000—Exit Strategy Realty
Jan 16, 2013Listing Removed$1,350—House Masters
Sep 5, 2012Listed For Rent$1,350—House Masters
Price Change$565,000
Apr 6, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$575,000
Feb 10, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$575,000
Feb 10, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$575,000
Nov 18, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$149,000
Jun 14, 2017•Exit Strategy Realty
Listed For Sale$149,000
Jun 14, 2017•Exit Strategy Realty
Sold$150,000
Jun 2, 2017•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$149,000
Feb 27, 2017•Exit Strategy Realty
Listed For Sale$149,000
Feb 15, 2017•Exit Strategy Realty
Listing Removed$1,350
Jan 16, 2013•House Masters
Listed For Rent$1,350
Sep 5, 2012•House Masters
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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