**Charming & Spacious 2-Bedroom Duplex With A 2-Car Garage!** Welcome Home To This Fantastic, Move-In-Ready Brick Duplex Located In A Prime Melrose Park Neighborhood. The Main Level Boasts Beautiful Hardwood Flooring Throughout A Bright, Inviting Living Room That Is Open To The Kitchen, Perfect For Combining The Spaces For Everyday Use Or Entertaining. The Kitchen Features Timeless Oak Cabinetry, Clean Dark Countertops, A Matching Black Dishwasher, And Stainless Steel Appliances, Including A Gas Range And Microwave. Head Downstairs To The Finished Basement, Which Offers Incredible Flexibility-Perfect For A Family Room, Home Office, Or Guest Space, Complete With A Convenient Second Full Bathroom Featuring A Walk-In Shower. Upstairs, You'll Find Comfortable Bedrooms With Hardwood Floors And Ceiling Fans, Alongside A Clean Full Bath. Step Outside From The Dining Area Onto A Massive, Freshly Stained Rear Deck-Ideal For Summer Grilling And Entertaining. The Deck Overlooks A Fully Fenced, Private Backyard With A Concrete Walkway Leading To Your Detached 2-Car Garage. **No Assessments!** Incredible Location Close To Shopping, Dining, And Transit. Schedule Your Tour Today! *Agent Related To Seller.*
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$301,000
1537 N 20th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
2beds
1,000sqft
Duplex, Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
-- sqft lot
$302,200 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$1,810 Estimated rent
Home value
$302,200
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Finished basementFully fenced private backyardOpen to the kitchenMove-in-ready brick duplexGas range and microwaveBeautiful hardwood flooring throughoutStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Jim Silva, ABR,BPOR,CRS,e-PRO,GRI,PSA,SFR 847-658-6556,
Five Star Realty, Inc
Bought with:
Lisa Graziani
Caporale Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12663110
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Country Kitchen), Flooring (Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x125
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 15031290390000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
- Major remodel year: 2004
Details
- Builder model: Duplex
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Melrose Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,115
- Date on market: 5/31/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $301,000+0.4%$301/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663110 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Contingent | $299,900$300/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663110 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+56.2%$300/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663110 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2005 | Sold | $192,000+37.1%$192/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2004 | Sold | $140,000+47.4%$140/sqft |
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| 3/14/1997 | Sold | $95,000$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,248 +2.6% | $23,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $5,115 +17.8% | $22,999 +31.4% |
| 2022 | $4,341 -2.1% | $17,507 |
| 2021 | $4,436 +1.2% | $17,507 |
| 2020 | $4,381 +6.7% | $17,507 +8.8% |
| 2019 | $4,105 +0.4% | $16,091 |
| 2018 | $4,088 +1.8% | $16,091 |
| 2017 | $4,015 +36.8% | $16,091 +38.1% |
| 2016 | $2,934 +3% | $11,652 |
| 2015 | $2,849 +2.6% | $11,652 |
| 2014 | $2,777 -3.8% | $11,652 -9.7% |
| 2013 | $2,886 +2.2% | $12,910 |
| 2012 | $2,825 -1.2% | $12,910 |
| 2011 | $2,858 -10.3% | $12,910 -35.6% |
| 2010 | $3,186 +14.9% | $20,040 |
| 2009 | $2,772 +8.4% | $20,040 -5% |
| 2008 | $2,557 +1.1% | $21,095 +24.5% |
| 2007 | $2,528 +2.7% | $16,946 |
| 2006 | $2,461 +10.7% | $16,946 |
| 2005 | $2,223 -18.8% | $16,946 +27.9% |
| 2004 | $2,736 +19.2% | $13,253 |
| 2003 | $2,296 +2.5% | $13,253 |
| 2002 | $2,239 +14.1% | $13,253 +16.8% |
| 2001 | $1,962 +3.3% | $11,349 |
| 2000 | $1,900 +9% | $11,349 |
| 1999 | $1,744 | $11,349 |
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Neighborhood: 60160
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Melrose Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Stevenson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- NAProviso East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stevenson Elementary School
- Middle: Stevenson Elementary School
- High: Proviso East High School
- District: 89
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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