This beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bathroom unit is located in the desirable Lakeview area on the north side of Chicago. This building is close to the CTA train, Metra, Lake Shore Drive, restaurants, theater, shops and more! Currently seeking a 3 month rental until March 17th. Perfect for traveling professionals seeking a short-term stay in a desirable area close to everything including access to our Chicago Lake. This unit won't last, so contact us today!
No smoking allowed in the unit. Small dogs under 20lbs. permitted. Utilities included in the rent. Short term three month lease preferred. Minimum 30 day stay.
Sold for $138,500
$138,500
505 W Melrose St APT 505, Chicago, IL 60657
1beds
1baths
720sqft
Apartment
Built in 1973
-- sqft lot
$181,000 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$2,238 Estimated rent
Home value
$181,000
$161,000 - $203,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Lot
- Size: 10,521 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 14213140551036
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: On Site Laundry Available
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $140,240
- Annual tax amount: $2,818
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2024 | Sold | $138,500+282.1%$192/sqft |
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| 11/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/28/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500-34.8%$2/sqft |
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| 2/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,300+77.6%$3/sqft |
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| 5/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/17/2021 | Price change | $1,295-4.1%$2/sqft |
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| 5/8/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/4/2020 | Listing removed | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 5/1/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 4/16/2019 | Listing removed | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 4/8/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,350+17.4%$2/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $1,150$2/sqft |
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| 1/17/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,150$2/sqft |
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| 8/24/1994 | Sold | $36,250$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,818 +88.5% | $14,024 +34.9% |
| 2023 | $1,495 +4.1% | $10,399 |
| 2022 | $1,435 +1% | $10,399 |
| 2021 | $1,421 +85.6% | $10,399 +59% |
| 2020 | $766 +2.1% | $6,540 -8.7% |
| 2019 | $750 +1.9% | $7,163 |
| 2018 | $736 +19.7% | $7,163 +14.9% |
| 2017 | $615 -17.8% | $6,232 |
| 2016 | $748 +13.1% | $6,232 |
| 2015 | $661 -27.1% | $6,232 -16.4% |
| 2014 | $907 +3.3% | $7,459 |
| 2013 | $878 -1.4% | $7,459 |
| 2012 | $891 +102% | $7,459 -29.4% |
| 2011 | $441 -52.6% | $10,571 |
| 2010 | $931 +28.8% | $10,571 |
| 2009 | $723 +46.1% | $10,571 +4% |
| 2008 | $495 +60.7% | $10,164 |
| 2007 | $308 +0.8% | $10,164 |
| 2006 | $306 -5.1% | $10,164 +28.5% |
| 2005 | $322 +1.9% | $7,910 |
| 2004 | $316 +4.4% | $7,910 |
| 2003 | $303 -53.2% | $7,910 +119.5% |
| 2002 | $648 +136.7% | $3,604 |
| 2001 | $274 +143.5% | $3,604 |
| 2000 | $112 +0% | $3,604 +47.2% |
| 1999 | $112 | $2,449 |
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Neighborhood: Lake View
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Nettelhorst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60657
- Lake View
- 505 W Melrose St Apartment 505