5537 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Connections
Listed by: rhyan white
Office: baird & warner
MLS#:12596141
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$550,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$247.19
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1935
- Listing ID #:12596141
- Updated:May 25, 2026 at 07:48 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Rooms Total:9
- Dining Description:Combined With Living Room
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
- Living area:2,225 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1935
- Building area:2,225 sq. ft.
- Architectural Style:Tudor
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Foreman High School
- Elementary school:Marvin Camras Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$550,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$247.19
- Tax amount:$9,044 (2024)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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