5537 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641
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5537 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641
5537 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641
5537 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641
5537 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641
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Andy Svalesen

Andy Svalesen

+1(312) 248-9882
Listed by Rhyan Whiteof Baird & Warner
$ 575,000
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5537 W Melrose Street Chicago, IL 60641

5 Beds

3 Baths

2,225 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,225 sqft

Price per Sqft $258

MLS Listing ID 12596141

Style Tudor

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Year Built 1935

Annual Tax Amount $9,044

Tax Year 2024

Lot Dimensions 3750

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Welcome to 5537 W Melrose, a beautifully renovated English Tudor that offers the perfect move-in-ready sanctuary in the historic Portage Park. Updated in 2019, the interior has been fully modernized, featuring a full chef's kitchen with quartz countertops and a luxurious primary suite with double walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom. The expansive, fully finished basement is a dream for all kinds of entertaining, providing the ultimate footprint for a movie room, play area, or a cozy spot for game nights. Outside, the rear deck and detached two-car garage make summer BBQs and parking a breeze. You are just minutes from the 36-acre Portage Park, and commuting is simple with quick access to the CTA Blue Line and the Kennedy Expressway. This home perfectly balances classic Chicago character with the high-end finishes and functional space to meet all of your needs. It is a rare opportunity to plant your roots and create lasting memories in one of the Northwest Side's most welcoming communities.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Rooms

Basement Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Small Duct High Velocity

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet

Fireplace N

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Laundry In Unit, Sink

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N true

Building

Story 2 Stories

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Marvin Camras Elementary School

High Schools Foreman High School

School District 299, 299, 299

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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