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  • $1,745,500

    1243 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657

    4beds
    1,944sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1995
    2,954 Square Feet Lot
    $1,745,500 Zestimate®
    $898/sqft
    $6,274 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,745,500

    $1.64M - $1.87M

    $6,274/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Southport Corridor home that has been beautifully renovated will surely impress the most discerning buyer! Charming front porch, large backyard + a stone's throw to all the coveted shops/restaurants on Southport make this turn-key 4bed + office/3.5 bath home a crowd pleaser. Main level has living area w/gas fireplace, defined dining area & NEW KITCHEN w/pantry closet opens to large family room with custom designed built-in for TV & storage. Top floor has 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout & side-by-side laundry (newer washer w/2 washing machines in one!). Huge sun-drenched master suite w/vaulted ceilings, wall of closets & newer stone bathroom with walk-in shower & free-standing soaker tub. Lower level has spacious family room with tons of storage closets, guest suite & office. Tons of storage/closet space in this home! Recent updates include new roof (2019), new furnace (2018), new kitchen cabinetry/counters (2018), master bathroom updates (2018), guest bathroom renovated (2019), new lighting, new window treatments & new basement carpet. 2 car garage. Burley Elementary. This home has wow factor, an absolute must see!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 2,954 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1420331054

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1995

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Oven-Double, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Exposure: S (South), N (North)
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Lower
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Lower
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
    • Basement: Finished
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Office
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Deck
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Pending
    • Square Feet Source: Not Reported
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Age: 21-25 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, 2nd Floor Laundry, Skylight(s)
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Storms/Screens, Brick Paver Patio, Deck
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Lot Dimensions: 24 X 123
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Basement (Y/N): English, Full
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Laundry Level: Not Applicable
    • Driveway: Off Alley
    • Additional Rooms: Office, Deck
    • Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Parcel Identification Number: 14203310540000
    • Tax Year: 2019

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/10/2020Sold$1,200,000-2%$617/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10850518 Report a problem
    10/22/2020Pending sale$1,225,000$630/sqft
    Source: @properties #10850518 Report a problem
    9/8/2020Listed for sale$1,225,000+6.1%$630/sqft
    Source: @properties #10850518 Report a problem
    8/16/2018Sold$1,155,000-1.7%$594/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09968564 Report a problem
    6/15/2018Pending sale$1,175,000$604/sqft
    Source: @properties #09968564 Report a problem
    5/31/2018Listed for sale$1,175,000+29.8%$604/sqft
    Source: @properties #09968564 Report a problem
    3/22/2013Sold$905,000$466/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/10/2012Sold$905,000-4.2%$466/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    7/11/2012Price change$945,000-2.5%$486/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake View #08000447 Report a problem
    4/25/2012Price change$969,000-3%$498/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake View #08000447 Report a problem
    2/23/2012Listed for sale$999,000-0.8%$514/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake View #08000447 Report a problem
    8/9/2006Sold$1,007,000+8.3%$518/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/14/2004Sold$930,000+127.7%$478/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/13/1995Sold$408,500$210/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $113,000 +8.7%
    2023$20,684 -3.3%$104,000
    2022$21,391 +2.3%$104,000
    2021$20,913 -0.1%$104,000 +4.4%
    2020$20,942 -3.7%$99,591 -8%
    2019$21,749 +5%$108,252
    2018$20,705 +10.4%$108,252 +19.6%
    2017$18,755 +6.4%$90,500
    2016$17,626 +9.5%$90,500
    2015$16,103 +4.7%$90,500 +5.9%
    2014$15,385 +2.1%$85,491
    2013$15,070 +1.2%$85,491
    2012$14,893 -0.3%$85,491 -9.3%
    2011$14,943 +2.7%$94,236
    2010$14,545 -1.9%$94,236 -0.9%
    2009$14,826 +14.5%$95,080 +5.4%
    2008$12,944 +1%$90,233
    2007$12,815 -1.1%$90,233
    2006$12,954 +9.7%$90,233 +24.9%
    2005$11,807 +1%$72,258
    2004$11,688 +15.2%$72,258
    2003$10,147 +5.5%$72,258 +30.5%
    2002$9,622 +4.1%$55,377
    2001$9,239 +19%$55,377
    2000$7,764 -0.7%$55,377 +37%
    1999$7,817 $40,417

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Lake View

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Burley Elementary School
    • Middle: Burley Elementary School
    • High: Lake View High School
    • District: 299

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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