5537 W Melrose ST, Chicago, IL 60641
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5537 W Melrose ST, Chicago, IL 60641
5537 W Melrose ST, Chicago, IL 60641
5537 W Melrose ST, Chicago, IL 60641
5537 W Melrose ST, Chicago, IL 60641
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$ 550,000

$ 550,000

Est. payment /mo
Sold on 06/02/2026

5537 W Melrose ST Chicago, IL 60641

5 Beds

3 Baths

2,225 SqFt

UPDATED:

Key Details

Sold Price $550,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,225 sqft

Price per Sqft $247

MLS Listing ID 12596141

Sold Date 06/02/26

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

Area Chi - Portage Park

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

Building

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Level or Stories 2 Stories

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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Listed by Rhyan White of  Baird & Warner 
Bought with Mark Fischer of Redfin Corporation

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