ClosedPrice Reduced

$550,000

$575,000
5537 Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641
5 Beds3 Baths0 sqft19 days
5537 Melrose Street·Chicago, IL 60641
5Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1935Year Built
About This Home

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.

MLS# 12596141Listed April 9, 2026ResidentialTudor
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths3
Half Baths0
Total Rooms9

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Year Built1935
Lot Size3750

Location

CountyCook
TownshipJefferson
Zip Code60641

Financial

List Price$550,000
Original Price$575,000
Annual Taxes (2024)$9,044
Monthly Tax Est.$754
Parcel #13213270040000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposal

Flooring

HardwoodCarpet

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Small Duct High Velocity

Basement

FinishedExterior EntryRec/Family AreaStorage SpaceFull

Laundry

In UnitSink
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

DeckPatio
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

Garage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Schools
Elementary
Marvin Camras Elementary School
District: 299
High School
Foreman High School
District: 299
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$9,044
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$754
per month
Price Reduced by $25,000
Original list price: $575,000
Property Location

5537 Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641 — Cook County

$550,000
5537 Melrose Street
5 bd3 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
19 days on market
2-car garage
3750
$9,044/yr taxes
Price reduced $25,000
$3,644
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,890/mo
Property Tax
$754/mo
$550,000
20% — $110,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$440,000
Down Payment
$110,000

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

Listed by
Baird & Warner
Agent: Rhyan White
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