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$349,900

5216 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641

3beds

1,408sqft

$2,659/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1926

3,750 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$249/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brick bungalowNice yardDining roomHardwood floors

Multiple offers have been received. Seller request highest and best due by Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5 PM.Set on a great city street is this brick bungalow. This 3 bedroom and 3 bath home offers you the opportunity to do a full renovation and make this your own dream home. Beautiful wood doors and trim work offer great accents and character. Tons of sunlight fills the home, and the hardwood floors, dining room and living room create a warm inviting feel. The home has a basement that is set up as an in-law suite that can provide flexibility for guests, teens or multi-generational living. The home has a nice yard with a 2-car garage so you will not need to search for a parking spot. The property requires a full renovation that makes this ideal for an investor or rehabber, or a family searching for their perfect home. Call today to schedule a tour!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 108 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X9

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 110 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X10

Bedroom 3

Level: Basement
Area: 110 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X10

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X12

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 143 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X11

Living room

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 195 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15X13

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Attic: Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 3,750 Square Feet
Dimensions: 30 x 125

Details

Parcel number: 13213260330000
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1926

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan

Community & HOA

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Chicago

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $249/sqft
Tax assessed value: $320,000
Annual tax amount: $6,431
Date on market: 6/24/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/1/1997	Sold	$139,000$99/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$6,431 +1.5%	$32,000 +6.7%
2023	$6,333 +2.6%	$30,000
2022	$6,174 +2.3%	$30,000
2021	$6,036 +28.7%	$30,000 +42.5%
2020	$4,692 -1.3%	$21,050 -11%
2019	$4,755 +1.7%	$23,652
2018	$4,675 +8.5%	$23,652 +18.3%
2017	$4,307 +7.5%	$19,997
2016	$4,007 +4.4%	$19,997 -4.5%
2015	$3,839 -10.2%	$20,940 -9.1%
2014	$4,277 +26.8%	$23,036
2013	$3,372 -18.5%	$23,036
2012	$4,137 +338%	$23,036 -24.2%
2011	$944 +10.6%	$30,395
2010	$854 +6.6%	$30,395 +26.7%
2009	$801 -6.6%	$23,995 -13.8%
2008	$858 -8.7%	$27,841
2007	$940 -5.8%	$27,841
2006	$998 -13.7%	$27,841 +25.9%
2005	$1,155 -4.8%	$22,113
2004	$1,213 -7.2%	$22,113
2003	$1,307 -11.6%	$22,113 +43.2%
2002	$1,479 -6.7%	$15,444
2001	$1,584 -8.8%	$15,444
2000	$1,736 -3.8%	$15,444 +21.6%
1999	$1,805	$12,704

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Cragin

Getting around

86 / 100

Very Walkable

58 / 100

Good Transit

60 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Camras Elementary School
Grades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
1/10
Foreman High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

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.