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$1,225,000

538 Melrose Avenue, Kenilworth, IL 60043
3 Beds4 Baths0 sqft7 days
538 Melrose Avenue·Kenilworth, IL 60043
3Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1914Year Built
About This Home

Fabulous 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom single family home in highly sought after Kenilworth location. Spectacular curb appeal with the custom inlaid brick pathway and Hardie Board siding. The expansive foyer welcomes you to this amazing home with exceptional finishes and features! Beautiful hardwood floors and wonderful natural light throughout. Inviting formal Living Room with electric fireplace flows seamlessly into the spacious separate Dining Room perfect for entertaining larger groups. Top notch Chefs Kitchen with custom cabinetry, Stainless Steel Thermador appliances includes oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave drawer appointed with quartz countertops, garbage disposal and pantry with extra-large cascade breakfast bar island which opens to the eat-in table space and heart of the home family room overlooking the brick patio and backyard. Rounding out the main level, the perfectly placed power room and the open office area ideal for your work-from-home needs or for use as a quiet place to read. The second level offers 2 sizable bedrooms sharing the large hall bathroom with a double marble vanity, Kohler fixtures and shower/tub plus the primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double vanity, separate shower, separate garden tub and Hansgrohe fixtures. And there's more! The huge third floor is the perfect place for a kids play room, gaming space or second office. The generously sized lower level offers a recreation room with exercise area and a 4th bedroom with shared bathroom ideal for guests, in-laws or au-pair/nanny. Beautifully landscaped yard with brick paver patio perfect for your outdoor gathering and gardening needs and wants. Large detached 2 car garage with plenty of storage. New gut-rehab includes all new electrical with 200 amp panel, dual zone HVAC, tankless hot water heater system, all new windows, new skylights, new copper plumbing and new roof. Full basement excavation with add'l 8" concrete wall addition and water barrier installation plus sump pump with battery backup. Garage is EV is ready. Convenient and close location to award-winning Joseph Sears grade school and New Trier High School in addition to the Metra for your city commute needs within a short distance to Kenilworth beach. Come make this outstanding home yours now!

MLS# 12024846Listed April 10, 2024Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms4
Full Baths3
Half Baths1
Total Rooms12

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1914
Lot Size50 X 125

Location

CountyCook
TownshipNew Trier
Zip Code60043

Financial

List Price$1,225,000
Annual Taxes (2022)$16,541
Monthly Tax Est.$1,378
Parcel #05282170060000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range Hood

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+Zoned

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Laundry ClosetSink

Fireplace

Electric
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Wood Siding

Roof

Asphalt

Patio & Porch

Patio
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

On SiteDetachedGarage
Schools
Elementary
The Joseph Sears School
District: 38
Middle School
The Joseph Sears School
District: 38
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
District: 203
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$16,541
Tax Year 2022
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,378
per month
Property Location

538 Melrose Avenue, Kenilworth, IL 60043Cook County

$1,225,000
538 Melrose Avenue
3 bd4 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
7 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
50 X 125
$16,541/yr taxes
$7,816
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$6,438/mo
Property Tax
$1,378/mo
$1,225,000
20% — $245,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$980,000
Down Payment
$245,000

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

Listed by
Baird & Warner
Agent: Marie Hirschle
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