Fabulous 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home on a tree-lined street in prime Southport Corridor! Abundant living space, ample natural light, and a cozy fireplace make this space feel like home. The open floor plan features a large living room, a dining area, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, a large breakfast bar, and a grilling deck. The oversized primary suite features two large walk-in closets, a generous balcony, and a spa-like primary bathroom. You'll also love the abundance of storage throughout the unit. In addition to the unit's private outdoor spaces, the building comes equipped with a common roof deck. An impossible to find TWO garage parking spots also come included. This home is perfectly located just steps away from the vibrant Southport Corridor! In addition to fabulous shopping, dining and nightlife, on your doorstep are parks, coffee shops, Whole Foods, Burley Elementary, the Southport Brown Line stop, and all that Lakeview has to offer!
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$735,000
1253 W Melrose St Unit 1E, Chicago, IL 60657
3beds
1,600sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
-- sqft lot
$841,900 Zestimate®
$459/sqft
$4,605 Estimated rent
Home value
$841,900
$791,000 - $901,000
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Listed by:
Ashley Cox 312-733-7201,
Compass
Bought with:
George L Furla
Dream Town Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12329788
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Deck, Walk In Closet, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Main
- Area: 44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X04
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X05
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X17
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 05X04
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X05
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Shared Driveway, Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Features: Common Grounds, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 14203310661014
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Southport Corridor
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Sundeck
- Services included: Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $407 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $459/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $540,410
- Annual tax amount: $10,760
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $735,000+5%$459/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12329788 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Contingent | $699,900$437/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12329788 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,900+12%$437/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12329788 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2018 | Sold | $625,000+7.8%$391/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09931301 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2015 | Sold | $580,000-0.8%$363/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2015 | Pending sale | $584,900$366/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #08920499 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $584,900+6.5%$366/sqft |
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| 3/7/2013 | Listing removed | $549,000$343/sqft |
Source: Prudential Rubloff #08243946 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2012 | Pending sale | $549,000$343/sqft |
Source: Prudential Rubloff #08214082 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2012 | Listed for sale | $549,000+14.4%$343/sqft |
Source: Prudential Rubloff Properties Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2011 | Sold | $480,000-2%$300/sqft |
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| 5/4/2005 | Sold | $490,000$306/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $54,041 +6% |
| 2023 | $10,760 +2.6% | $50,999 |
| 2022 | $10,490 +2.3% | $50,999 |
| 2021 | $10,255 -2.4% | $50,999 +8.1% |
| 2020 | $10,513 +1.8% | $47,192 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $10,328 +1.7% | $51,406 |
| 2018 | $10,154 +3.5% | $51,406 +12.8% |
| 2017 | $9,810 +7.5% | $45,569 |
| 2016 | $9,127 +9.3% | $45,569 |
| 2015 | $8,350 -0.1% | $45,569 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $8,358 +2% | $45,048 |
| 2013 | $8,193 +1.4% | $45,048 |
| 2012 | $8,084 +5.2% | $45,048 -8.9% |
| 2011 | $7,682 -4% | $49,423 |
| 2010 | $8,001 +1% | $49,423 |
| 2009 | $7,925 +18.8% | $49,423 +5.4% |
| 2008 | $6,669 +0.9% | $46,898 |
| 2007 | $6,612 -4.6% | $46,898 |
| 2006 | $6,933 | $46,898 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake View
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Burley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Lake View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Burley Elementary School
- Middle: Burley Elementary School
- High: Lake View High School
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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