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$249,000
1636 W Melrose St APT 203, Chicago, IL 60657
1beds
661sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$255,400 Zestimate®
$377/sqft
$2,178 Estimated rent
Home value
$255,400
$230,000 - $283,000
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Cozy gas fireplaceIn-unit laundrySolid storageEat-in kitchenCentral ac
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Listing courtesy of:
Hayley Westhoff 312-733-7201,
Compass,
Abigail Kelly,
Compass
Bought with:
Jan Siegien
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12527380
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X3
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X2
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 661 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 14194300231008
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $271 monthly
- Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Sundeck
- Services included: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Sold | $249,000-0.4%$377/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12527380 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Contingent | $249,900$378/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+4.1%$378/sqft |
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| 5/22/2023 | Sold | $240,000+11.7%$363/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11770247 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/11/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,650$2/sqft |
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| 10/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11149620 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $214,900-1.9%$325/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11149620 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11068335 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $219,000-4.4%$331/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11068335 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11014262 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2021 | Price change | $229,000-4.2%$346/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11014262 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $239,000-1.2%$362/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11014262 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2005 | Sold | $242,000+28%$366/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2001 | Sold | $189,000+8.6%$286/sqft |
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| 9/15/2000 | Sold | $174,000$263/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $24,326 +15.8% |
| 2023 | $3,731 +3.2% | $20,999 |
| 2022 | $3,616 +1.8% | $20,999 |
| 2021 | $3,553 +1.2% | $20,999 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $3,512 +2% | $18,867 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $3,442 +1.7% | $20,561 |
| 2018 | $3,383 +5.3% | $20,561 +12.4% |
| 2017 | $3,213 +1.5% | $18,300 |
| 2016 | $3,165 +10.2% | $18,300 |
| 2015 | $2,873 +3.6% | $18,300 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $2,772 +2.4% | $17,507 |
| 2013 | $2,706 +0.4% | $17,507 |
| 2012 | $2,694 -15.1% | $17,507 -19% |
| 2011 | $3,173 +3% | $21,603 |
| 2010 | $3,082 -8.5% | $21,603 |
| 2009 | $3,369 +22.5% | $21,603 +12.7% |
| 2008 | $2,750 +1% | $19,173 |
| 2007 | $2,723 -1.1% | $19,173 |
| 2006 | $2,752 -7% | $19,173 +5.9% |
| 2005 | $2,960 +13.1% | $18,112 |
| 2004 | $2,616 +1.5% | $18,112 |
| 2003 | $2,577 -12% | $18,112 0% |
| 2002 | $2,928 | $18,120 |
| 2001 | -- | $18,120 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village
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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