3 bedrooms 1.5 home in Portage Park. Finished Basement with additional 2 bedrooms, family room & laundry. Great location, gas forced air heating and central air conditioning. Harwood floors and a 2-car garage. Large attic with lots of possibilities, there is a finished room in the attic. Property needs work. Sold as is. No Survey will be provided.
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$295,000
5148 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641
5beds
1,049sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$305,900 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$3,084 Estimated rent
Home value
$305,900
$275,000 - $340,000
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Finished basementFamily room
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Mel Alvizures, E-PRO,SFR 773-404-7000,
ABC REALTORS, Inc.
Bought with:
Mel Alvizures, E-PRO,SFR
ABC REALTORS, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12438561
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,699
- Total interior livable area: 1,049 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 650
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,125 sqft
- Dimensions: 25X125
Details
- Parcel number: 13214160230000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $295,000-1.7%$281/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Contingent | $300,000$286/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000$286/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Contingent | $300,000$286/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000-6.3%$286/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11837560 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $320,000-3%$305/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11796194 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2023 | Price change | $330,000-2.9%$315/sqft |
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| 6/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $340,000+7.9%$324/sqft |
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| 12/15/2020 | Listing removed | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 11/19/2020 | Price change | $2,400+20%$2/sqft |
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| 11/4/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,000+2.6%$2/sqft |
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| 8/3/2017 | Listing removed | $1,950$2/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,950$2/sqft |
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| 7/17/2006 | Sold | $315,000$300/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $31,000 +40.9% |
| 2023 | $3,945 +3.2% | $22,000 |
| 2022 | $3,824 +1.8% | $22,000 |
| 2021 | $3,757 -0.8% | $22,000 +9.5% |
| 2020 | $3,787 -1.6% | $20,094 -11% |
| 2019 | $3,849 +1.7% | $22,578 |
| 2018 | $3,784 +17.4% | $22,578 +23.1% |
| 2017 | $3,222 +1.5% | $18,334 |
| 2016 | $3,174 -2.6% | $18,334 -10.1% |
| 2015 | $3,259 +4.5% | $20,397 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $3,120 +2.4% | $19,370 |
| 2013 | $3,047 +0.5% | $19,370 |
| 2012 | $3,030 -23.7% | $19,370 -26.9% |
| 2011 | $3,972 +11.1% | $26,516 |
| 2010 | $3,575 +11.3% | $26,516 |
| 2009 | $3,212 -14.5% | $26,516 -19.4% |
| 2008 | $3,757 +11.3% | $32,885 |
| 2007 | $3,375 -28.6% | $32,885 |
| 2006 | $4,724 +104.4% | $32,885 +58.6% |
| 2005 | $2,312 +1.9% | $20,733 |
| 2004 | $2,269 +4.4% | $20,733 |
| 2003 | $2,172 -5.4% | $20,733 +42.1% |
| 2002 | $2,296 +5.3% | $14,592 |
| 2001 | $2,181 +7.3% | $14,592 |
| 2000 | $2,032 -0.1% | $14,592 +16.2% |
| 1999 | $2,033 | $12,557 |
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: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Foreman High SchoolGrades: 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.
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- Cook County
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- Cragin
- 5148 W Melrose St
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