Step inside this spacious bungalow that perfectly blends classic comfort with modern updates! The inviting living room and formal dining room are adorned with sleek, modern laminate flooring, creating a warm and stylish ambiance for everyday living. This beautifully updated kitchen blends modern style with effortless functionality, offering the perfect space to cook, create, and gather. All three generously sized bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, offering both accessibility and coziness. Need more space? The open and expansive basement is an entertainer's dream. And don't forget the unfinished attic, brimming with potential and just waiting for your creative vision to bring it to life. Step outside to discover a fantastic backyard that's perfect for barbecues, gardening, or simply relaxing in your own private retreat. The two-car garage rounds out this home's amazing features, offering convenience and storage.
Contingent
Price cut: $16K (6/20)
$419,000
4938 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641
3beds
988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$417,200 Zestimate®
$424/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sleek modern laminate flooringThree generously sized bedroomsPrivate retreatFantastic backyardTwo-car garageBeautifully updated kitchenFormal dining room
- 47 days |
- 785 |
- 61 |
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Listed by:
CJ Jimenez 773-484-3218,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12655704
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch Heated
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 945 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X45
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X125
Details
- Parcel number: 13214190270000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
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: $424/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,828
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$417,200
$396,000 - $438,000
$2,415/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Contingent | $419,000$424/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12655704 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2026 | Price change | $419,000-3.7%$424/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12655704 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000+31.9%$440/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12655704 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2022 | Sold | $329,900+0.3%$334/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11257356 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2022 | Pending sale | $329,000$333/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11257356 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $329,000$333/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11257356 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2022 | Pending sale | $329,000$333/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11257356 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $329,000+17.9%$333/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11257356 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2004 | Sold | $279,000+159.5%$282/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2003 | Sold | $107,500$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $29,000 +20.8% |
| 2023 | $5,067 +19.6% | $24,000 |
| 2022 | $4,235 +1.8% | $24,000 |
| 2021 | $4,159 +7% | $24,000 +16.9% |
| 2020 | $3,886 -1.6% | $20,535 -11% |
| 2019 | $3,949 +1.7% | $23,074 |
| 2018 | $3,882 +9% | $23,074 +15.9% |
| 2017 | $3,561 +2.1% | $19,908 |
| 2016 | $3,489 +10.1% | $19,908 |
| 2015 | $3,169 +1.4% | $19,908 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $3,125 +2.4% | $19,399 |
| 2013 | $3,052 +0.5% | $19,399 |
| 2012 | $3,036 +19.7% | $19,399 +9.8% |
| 2011 | $2,537 -37.2% | $17,662 -33.7% |
| 2010 | $4,042 +12.6% | $26,637 -7.8% |
| 2009 | $3,590 -12% | $28,906 -17.7% |
| 2008 | $4,080 +10.4% | $35,134 |
| 2007 | $3,694 +10% | $35,134 |
| 2006 | $3,358 -2.2% | $35,134 +53.9% |
| 2005 | $3,434 -7.1% | $22,830 |
| 2004 | $3,696 +2.2% | $22,830 |
| 2003 | $3,616 +51.8% | $22,830 +51.5% |
| 2002 | $2,381 +5.3% | $15,065 |
| 2001 | $2,263 +12.6% | $15,065 |
| 2000 | $2,010 -0.1% | $15,065 +21.1% |
| 1999 | $2,011 | $12,440 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cragin
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Falconer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10INTRINSIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Foreman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 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.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60641
- Cragin
- 4938 W Melrose St
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