Fabulous 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom single family home in highly sought after Kenilworth location. Spectacular curb appeal with the custom inlaid brick pathway and Hardie Board siding. The expansive foyer welcomes you to this amazing home with exceptional finishes and features! Beautiful hardwood floors and wonderful natural light throughout. Inviting formal Living Room with electric fireplace flows seamlessly into the spacious separate Dining Room perfect for entertaining larger groups. Top notch Chefs Kitchen with custom cabinetry, Stainless Steel Thermador appliances includes oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave drawer appointed with quartz countertops, garbage disposal and pantry with extra-large cascade breakfast bar island which opens to the eat-in table space and heart of the home family room overlooking the brick patio and backyard. Rounding out the main level, the perfectly placed power room and the open office area ideal for your work-from-home needs or for use as a quiet place to read. The second level offers 2 sizable bedrooms sharing the large hall bathroom with a double marble vanity, Kohler fixtures and shower/tub plus the primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double vanity, separate shower, separate garden tub and Hansgrohe fixtures. And there's more! The huge third floor is the perfect place for a kids play room, gaming space or second office. The generously sized lower level offers a recreation room with exercise area and a 4th bedroom with shared bathroom ideal for guests, in-laws or au-pair/nanny. Beautifully landscaped yard with brick paver patio perfect for your outdoor gathering and gardening needs and wants. Large detached 2 car garage with plenty of storage. New gut-rehab includes all new electrical with 200 amp panel, dual zone HVAC, tankless hot water heater system, all new windows, new skylights, new copper plumbing and new roof. Full basement excavation with add'l 8" concrete wall addition and water barrier installation plus sump pump with battery backup. Garage is EV is ready. Convenient and close location to award-winning Joseph Sears grade school and New Trier High School in addition to the Metra for your city commute needs within a short distance to Kenilworth beach. Come make this outstanding home yours now!
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$1,250,000
538 Melrose Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
4beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$1,532,900 Zestimate®
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$4,109 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,532,900
$1.44M - $1.64M
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Electric fireplaceLarge hall bathroomSpacious separate dining roomOpen office areaPower roomExercise areaNew trier high school
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Listed by:
Marie Hirschle 847-491-1855,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Nancy Simonson
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12024846
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Recreation Room, Foyer, Bonus Room, Breakfast Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Third
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X16
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Breakfast Room, Pantry), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Sink
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 05282170060000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kenilworth
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $700,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,540
- Date on market: 4/10/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/17/2024 | Sold | $1,250,000+2% |
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| 4/16/2024 | Contingent | $1,225,000 |
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| 4/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,225,000+157.9% |
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| 10/30/2023 | Sold | $475,000-5% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11865960 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2023 | Pending sale | $500,000 |
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| 9/11/2023 | Contingent | $500,000 |
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| 8/21/2023 | Price change | $500,000-9.1% |
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| 1/27/2023 | Price change | $550,000-7.1% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11701854 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2023 | Price change | $592,000+8.6% |
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| 7/12/2021 | Price change | $545,000-5.2% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11141125 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2021 | Price change | $575,000+5.5% |
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| 2/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $545,000+52.4% |
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| 5/7/2018 | Sold | $357,500-28.4% |
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| 3/7/2018 | Pending sale | $499,000 |
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| 6/20/2017 | Price change | $499,000-13.2% |
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| 5/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $70,000 +47.4% |
| 2023 | $11,946 -27.8% | $47,500 -32.1% |
| 2022 | $16,541 -2.5% | $70,000 +21.8% |
| 2021 | $16,969 +3.1% | $57,472 |
| 2020 | $16,460 +3.2% | $57,472 -9% |
| 2019 | $15,952 +3.6% | $63,156 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $15,400 +3% | $59,764 |
| 2017 | $14,944 +6.1% | $59,764 |
| 2016 | $14,084 +11.5% | $59,764 +15.5% |
| 2015 | $12,635 +2.5% | $51,723 |
| 2014 | $12,329 +6.3% | $51,723 |
| 2013 | $11,596 -1.4% | $51,723 -7.6% |
| 2012 | $11,760 +2.8% | $56,006 |
| 2011 | $11,439 +2.1% | $56,006 |
| 2010 | $11,208 +9% | $56,006 -13.6% |
| 2009 | $10,279 +7.8% | $64,801 -5% |
| 2008 | $9,531 +7.7% | $68,211 |
| 2007 | $8,848 -2.8% | $68,211 +9.9% |
| 2006 | $9,099 +1.3% | $62,048 |
| 2005 | $8,984 +3.7% | $62,048 |
| 2004 | $8,665 -1.8% | $62,048 +24.6% |
| 2003 | $8,826 -1.4% | $49,816 |
| 2002 | $8,952 +29.1% | $49,816 |
| 2001 | $6,932 +5.6% | $49,816 +27.7% |
| 2000 | $6,565 +0.8% | $39,011 |
| 1999 | $6,510 | $39,011 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Brier Street
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Joseph Sears SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- NANew Trier Township H S NorthfieldGrades: 9Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: The Joseph Sears School
- Middle: The Joseph Sears School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 38
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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