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5537 W Melrose Street Chicago, IL 60641

$575,000

Active / MLS# 12596141 / Residential - Single Family / Chicago

5 Beds

3 Baths

2225 SqFt

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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Property Details

Property Type: Residential - Single Family

Basement: Yes

Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full

Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity

Garage: 2

Heating: Natural Gas

Home Style: Tudor

Lot Size: 3,750

Taxes: $9,044

Year Built: 1935

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom

1st Floor Full Bath

Walk-In Closet(s)

Separate Dining Room

Pantry

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Bedroom 5,Deck, Foyer, Pantry, Recreation Room, Storage, Walk In Closet

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Association Includes: None

Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior: Brick

Laundry: In Unit, Sink

Lot Dimensions: 3750

Parcel#: 13213270040000

Parking: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Sewer: Public Sewer

Total Rooms: 9

Township: Jefferson

Water: Lake Michigan

Room Information

Bedroom 5: 11X11

Storage: 22X5

Foyer: 6X7

Walk In Closet: 10X7

Deck: 8X13

Pantry: 10X8

Walk In Closet: 9X5

Storage: 9X14

Recreation Room: 22X27

Bedroom 2: 9X8

Bedroom 3: 12X17

Bedroom 4: 11X12

Dining Room: 12X12

Kitchen: 13X19

Laundry: 13X11

Living Room: 17X13

Primary Bedroom: 23X12

Schools

High School: Foreman High School

Elementary School: Marvin Camras Elementary School

School District: District 299

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