For sale Home

Listed Oct 20, 2026

$262,000 Est. $1,733/mo

6511 South Ellis Avenue

  • 4

    Beds

  • 2

    Baths

  • 1,290

    Sq ft

The story

  • Basement

Unique opportunity to purchase a quality townhome in Woodlawn, less than two miles from the Obama Presidential Center. Owner also owns the townhome immediately adjacent at 6513 S Ellis Ave and is willing to sell them together. Live in one side and rent out the other to build your wealth! 6511 S Ellis Ave is an updated 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome offering generous living area and plenty of outdoor space. Updates include new flooring, kitchen backsplash, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, several new windows, a new furnace and hot water tank. The roof was replaced in 2019. The full basement offers additional flexible living space, with a finished, carpeted family room and a huge storage room. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced and landscaped backyard plus a two-car parking pad. Ideally located near the University of Chicago and Obama Presidential Center, with convenient access to both Lake Shore Drive and the Dan Ryan Expressway. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated, this home offers space, comfort, parking, and outdoor living in a convenient Chicago location.

Facts & features

Home type

Home

Year built

1985

Price per sq ft

$203

Included features

  • Basement

    Yes

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Heating

    Gas

  • Roof

    Asphalt

  • Water Source

    Lake Michigan

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$1,733 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $1,394
  • Property tax $262
  • Insurance $76

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Broker Name

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Agent

Katherine Hunter