Affordable Melrose Park! This lovely home has been in the same family for decades and is now ready for a new owner to make it their own. First floor highlights include a recently updated eat-in kitchen, large family room ideal for entertaining and separate living room. Upstairs has three nice sized bedrooms and full bath; downstairs you have a full, unfinished basement with laundry and half bath. Enjoy cool autumn evenings on the lovely patio overlooking a private backyard, all leading to large 2+ car garage with additional exterior parking space. Home also includes Generac home generator. Ideal location situated just minutes from the heart of Melrose Park, this property offers easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and public transportation. How can you resist? You can't! Make it yours before it's too late.
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$332,500
1540 N 21st Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
3beds
2,064sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$423,100 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$2,353 Estimated rent
Home value
$423,100
$393,000 - $457,000
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Three nice sized bedroomsLarge family roomPrivate backyardLovely patioRecently updated eat-in kitchenFull unfinished basement
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Listed by:
John Bourjaily 630-915-5505,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Gladys Avdic
Wesley Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12457652
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,064 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 125 x 40
Details
- Parcel number: 15031270490000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Melrose Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,505
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Listing terms: VA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Sold | $332,500-2.2%$161/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457652 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Contingent | $339,900$165/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457652 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$165/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457652 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000$170/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457652 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,676 +2.6% | $31,000 |
| 2023 | $6,505 +50.6% | $31,000 +53.7% |
| 2022 | $4,320 -2.6% | $20,174 |
| 2021 | $4,436 0% | $20,174 |
| 2020 | $4,438 -10.8% | $20,174 -6.3% |
| 2019 | $4,975 +0.4% | $21,519 |
| 2018 | $4,953 +1.6% | $21,519 |
| 2017 | $4,876 -1.8% | $21,519 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $4,968 +89.6% | $19,780 |
| 2015 | $2,620 +5.4% | $19,780 |
| 2014 | $2,486 +6.4% | $19,780 -14.8% |
| 2013 | $2,336 +9.1% | $23,217 |
| 2012 | $2,142 +0.4% | $23,217 |
| 2011 | $2,134 +27.9% | $23,217 -18.3% |
| 2010 | $1,668 +3.5% | $28,401 |
| 2009 | $1,612 -2.3% | $28,401 -5% |
| 2008 | $1,651 -9.2% | $29,896 +12.9% |
| 2007 | $1,817 -4% | $26,475 |
| 2006 | $1,893 -46.2% | $26,475 |
| 2005 | $3,517 +67.7% | $26,475 +37.6% |
| 2004 | $2,096 -5.5% | $19,234 |
| 2003 | $2,219 +3% | $19,234 |
| 2002 | $2,155 -16.2% | $19,234 +14.8% |
| 2001 | $2,570 +4.8% | $16,758 |
| 2000 | $2,453 | $16,758 |
| 1999 | $2,453 | $16,758 |
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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
- 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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