Perfect Southport Corridor location for this immaculately maintained home! Fall in love with the charm of this wide, bright and sunny south-facing home that brings in tremendous natural light throughout with wide open spaces and beautiful finishes. The main level offers spacious living and dining rooms with a gracious entry way, and a fireplace as the focal. The large eat-in kitchen offers all stainless-steel appliances, a huge island with breakfast bar seating, solid wood cabinetry, and granite counters. A built-in desk/workstation plus a large pantry complete this space. An adjacent greatroom, complete with an additional fireplace, overlooks the charming backyard and deck. The second level offers three generously sized bedrooms including the primary suite offering vaulted ceilings, dual walk-in closets, and a spa bath with dual sinks and a separate tub and shower. A nicely sized hall bath is perfect for the two additional good-sized bedrooms. The lower level features a large recreational space with a fireplace, 4th bedroom, craft room (potential to create a 5th bedroom), full bath, plus a laundry room with great storage and a true mudroom with a rear entry. Located in the Burley Elementary School district, steps from Whole Foods, plus all of the amazing shopping and dining that come with living in the Southport Corridor!
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$1,420,000
1526 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657
4beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$1,973,400 Zestimate®
$355/sqft
$7,814 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,973,400
$1.80M - $2.19M
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Emily Sachs Wong 312-286-0800,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Darrell Scott
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12069959
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X09
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Second
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 05X05
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 05X08
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 04X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X10
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 468 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X26
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 05X12
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 05X06
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full,Daylight
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,125 sqft
- Dimensions: 25 X 125
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 14203240330000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Sold | $1,420,000+5.2%$355/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12069959 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2024 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$338/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12069959 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Contingent | $1,350,000$338/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12069959 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+8.1%$338/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12069959 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2018 | Listing removed | $1,249,000$312/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lincoln Park Clybourn #09954598 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2018 | Pending sale | $1,249,000$312/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lincoln Park Clybourn #09954598 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+66.5%$312/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #09836555 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/1999 | Sold | $750,000+20.4%$188/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/1998 | Sold | $623,000+183.2%$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/1997 | Sold | $220,000$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $148,000 +27% |
| 2023 | $23,325 -9.2% | $116,518 -11.1% |
| 2022 | $25,678 +2.2% | $131,000 |
| 2021 | $25,137 +9.2% | $131,000 +23.1% |
| 2020 | $23,012 -3.8% | $106,400 -13.1% |
| 2019 | $23,923 -6.6% | $122,500 -8% |
| 2018 | $25,618 +10.5% | $133,126 +19.8% |
| 2017 | $23,190 -10.5% | $111,100 -15.8% |
| 2016 | $25,913 +9.4% | $131,874 |
| 2015 | $23,685 +23.5% | $131,874 +24.5% |
| 2014 | $19,171 -2% | $105,895 -3.9% |
| 2013 | $19,557 +1.2% | $110,159 |
| 2012 | $19,320 -6.8% | $110,159 -16.6% |
| 2011 | $20,740 +43.6% | $132,029 |
| 2010 | $14,439 -26.6% | $132,029 |
| 2009 | $19,663 +41% | $132,029 +27.1% |
| 2008 | $13,942 -16.2% | $103,902 -17.7% |
| 2007 | $16,630 +3.9% | $126,236 |
| 2006 | $16,001 +46.4% | $126,236 +83.7% |
| 2005 | $10,928 +1.2% | $68,711 |
| 2004 | $10,800 +2.1% | $68,711 |
| 2003 | $10,583 -12.3% | $68,711 -0.4% |
| 2002 | $12,064 -3.8% | $68,968 |
| 2001 | $12,534 -1.9% | $68,968 -7.3% |
| 2000 | $12,780 | $74,404 +8.6% |
| 1999 | $12,780 | $68,525 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Burley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Lake View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 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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