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    • $315,000

    5216 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641

    3beds
    1,408sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    3,750 Square Feet Lot
    $315,400 Zestimate®
    $224/sqft
    $3,268 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $315,400

    $287,000 - $347,000

    $3,268/mo

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    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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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Vicki Vranas 847-727-3855,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,

    George Michael 312-560-9400,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Bought with:

    Lizette Perez

    eXp Realty

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12686844MLS Logo

    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: $224/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $320,000
    • Annual tax amount: $6,431
    • Date on market: 6/24/2026
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/1/2026Sold$315,000-10%$224/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12686844 Report a problem
    8/13/2026Contingent$349,900$249/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12686844 Report a problem
    7/1/2026Price change$349,900-12.5%$249/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12686844 Report a problem
    6/24/2026Listed for sale$399,900+187.7%$284/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12686844 Report a problem
    12/1/1997Sold$139,000$99/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Cragin

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    GreatSchools rating
    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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