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$460,000
5135 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641
4beds
2,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
3,750.52 Square Feet Lot
$461,500 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$3,234 Estimated rent
Home value
$461,500
$420,000 - $508,000
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Greg Cirone 773-234-8155,
xr realty
Bought with:
Patricia Wdowka
EXIT Strategy Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12643984
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 456 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 3,750 sqft
- Dimensions: 30 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 13214170090000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $460,000+1.1%$177/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643984 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Contingent | $455,000$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643984 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $455,000$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643984 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listing removed | $455,000$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12628746 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Contingent | $455,000$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12628746 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $455,000$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12628746 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listing removed | $455,000$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12609609 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $455,000$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12609609 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Contingent | $455,000$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12609609 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $455,000+59.6%$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12609609 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2017 | Sold | $285,000-1.7%$110/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09494733 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2017 | Pending sale | $289,900$112/sqft |
Source: Interdome Realty #09494733 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $289,900+107.1%$112/sqft |
Source: Interdome Realty #09494733 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2016 | Sold | $140,000-31.7%$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2016 | Listed for sale | $204,900+6.7%$79/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09185892 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2002 | Sold | $192,000+88.2%$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/1994 | Sold | $102,000$39/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $36,000 +24.1% |
| 2023 | $5,422 +3% | $29,000 |
| 2022 | $5,264 +1.9% | $29,000 |
| 2021 | $5,165 +12.2% | $29,000 +22.1% |
| 2020 | $4,603 -1.6% | $23,755 -11% |
| 2019 | $4,676 +1.7% | $26,691 |
| 2018 | $4,596 -12.3% | $26,691 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $5,240 +7.5% | $24,330 |
| 2016 | $4,876 +9.3% | $24,330 |
| 2015 | $4,461 -5% | $24,330 -3.8% |
| 2014 | $4,697 +2% | $25,296 |
| 2013 | $4,604 +1.3% | $25,296 |
| 2012 | $4,543 -10.3% | $25,296 -19% |
| 2011 | $5,064 -0.4% | $31,225 |
| 2010 | $5,085 +32% | $31,225 +26.5% |
| 2009 | $3,852 -3.9% | $24,684 -11.6% |
| 2008 | $4,011 +1% | $27,936 |
| 2007 | $3,971 -1.1% | $27,936 |
| 2006 | $4,013 +14.4% | $27,936 +30.2% |
| 2005 | $3,508 +1% | $21,452 |
| 2004 | $3,473 +2.2% | $21,452 |
| 2003 | $3,398 +27.8% | $21,452 +45.1% |
| 2002 | $2,659 +20.1% | $14,786 |
| 2001 | $2,214 -4% | $14,786 |
| 2000 | $2,306 +20% | $14,786 +23.4% |
| 1999 | $1,921 | $11,978 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cragin
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Falconer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Gray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 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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