5537 W Melrose Street
Chicago, IL 60641

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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.

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Detached Single
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Cook County
• Zip Code: 60641
• Year Built: 1935
• Age: 91-100 Years
• School District: 299
• Elementary School: Marvin Camras Elementary School
• High School: Foreman High School
• Sq.Ft.: 2,225 sq ft
• Style: Tudor
• Total Rooms: 9
• Bedrooms: 5
• Full Baths: 3
• Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
• Garage: 2 Car
• # of Parking Spaces: 2
• Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
• Baths: 3
• View: No
• Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
• Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
• Bedrooms Possible: 5
• Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
• Construction Materials: Brick
• Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
• Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
• Directions: Going north on Central Avenue, continue one block north of Belmont Avenue to Melrose Street and proceed east to property. Melrose Street is a "One Way" going east.
• Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
• Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
• General Information: Commuter Bus
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry
• Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
• Living Area Source: Estimated
• Main Type: Residential
• North: 3300
• Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
• Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
• Rehab (Y/N): Yes
• Rehab Year: 2019
• Rooms: Bedroom 5, Deck, Foyer, Pantry, Recreation Room, Storage, Walk In Closet
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• Special Conditions Details: List Broker Must Accompany
• Special Service Area: N
• Tax Annual Amount: 9044.28
• Tax Year: 2024
• Township: Jefferson
• Type Detached: 2 Stories
• Virtual Tour Date: 2026-04-09T15:06:55
• Water Source: Lake Michigan
• West: 5537
• Window Features: Skylight(s)