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$249,900

1636 Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657
1 Beds1 Baths0 sqft2 days
1636 Melrose Street·Chicago, IL 60657
1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1925Year Built
About This Home

Ready to quit renting? This stylishly updated 1 bed/1 bath delivers all the perks: central AC, in-unit laundry, a cozy gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen, solid storage, and a rooftop deck with jaw-dropping views of the city you love. The layout is fresh, modern, and intentionally designed - perfect for doing whatever your thing is... solo coffee mornings, movie nights for two, or hosting your whole crew. Set in a well-run, pet-friendly building that delivers the privacy you want with the unbeatable access to everything you love in Lakeview + Southport Corridor - the Southport shops and cafes, Whole Foods, Target, parks, fitness studios, and the Brown Line just blocks away. Rentals allowed but currently capped. This isn't just turn-key - it's your cue to turn in those rental keys and start building a home that feels exactly like you. Don't miss this!

MLS# 12527380Listed January 8, 2026Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms1
Total Bathrooms1
Full Baths1
Half Baths0
Total Rooms4

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Stories4
Fireplaces1
Year Built1925
Lot SizeCOMMON

Location

CountyCook
TownshipLake View
Zip Code60657

Financial

List Price$249,900
Annual Taxes (2024)$4,887
Monthly Tax Est.$407
Parcel #14194300231008
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

None

Laundry

Washer HookupIn Unit

Fireplace

Gas LogGas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickStone

Exterior Features

Roof Deck

Patio & Porch

Deck
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Electric

Circuit BreakersFuses
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$271
Monthly

HOA Includes

WaterInsuranceExterior MaintenanceScavengerSnow Removal

Association Amenities

Bike Room/Bike TrailsSundeck
Schools
Elementary
Burley Elementary School
District: 299
Middle School
Burley Elementary School
District: 299
High School
Lake View High School
District: 299
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$4,887
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$407
per month
Property Location

1636 Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657 — Cook County

$249,900
1636 Melrose Street
1 bd1 ba0 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
2 days on market
1 fireplace
COMMON
$4,887/yr taxes
$271 HOA (monthly)
$1,992
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$1,313/mo
Property Tax
$407/mo
HOA
$271/mo
$249,900
20% — $49,980
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$199,920
Down Payment
$49,980

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Compass
Agent: Hayley Westhoff
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