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    5525 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641

    4beds
    --sqft
    Multi Family
    Built in 1927
    -- sqft lot
    $532,000 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $2,117 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $532,000

    $473,000 - $596,000

    $2,117/mo

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    What's special

    Partially finished basement
    FANTASTIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, FULLY OCCUPIED BUILDING. IDEAL FOR OWNER OCCUPANT. THIS SOLID BRICK 2-FLAT HAS A TOTAL OF 4 BEDS AND 3 BATHS, PROVIDING SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACES. EACH UNIT FEATURES 2 BEDS LR, DR & BATHROOMTHIS GREAT BUILDING ALSO HAS A PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH A COIN WASHER/DRYER. PARKING SPACES FOR TWO CARS. SITUATED IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER PORTAGE PARK LOCATION, RESIDENTS WILL ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A VIBRANT COMMUNITY WITH ACCESS TO PARKS, SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, AND DINING. THE PROPERTY IS MOVE-IN READY, IN A WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD "AS-IS," PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT CHANCE FOR THE NEW OWNER TO CUSTOMIZE AND MAKE IT THEIR OWN.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Clemente Lopez 708-280-5262,

    Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Marina Collazo

    Redfin Corporation

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12262604MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Den
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Radiant
    Features
    • Basement: Finished,Partially Finished,Full

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: On Site, Owned
    Lot
    • Size: 3,750 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 30X125
    Details
    • Parcel number: 13213270080000
    • Zoning: MULTI
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: Multi Family
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Rubber
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1927

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Tax assessed value: $450,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,615
    • Date on market: 1/1/2025
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/6/2025Sold$499,900
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12262604 Report a problem
    3/31/2025Contingent$499,900
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12262604 Report a problem
    3/18/2025Price change$499,900-7.4%
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12262604 Report a problem
    1/1/2025Listed for sale$539,900
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12262604 Report a problem
    10/10/2024Listing removed$539,900
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12170355 Report a problem
    10/7/2024Listed for sale$539,900
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12170355 Report a problem
    9/29/2024Listing removed$539,900
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12170355 Report a problem
    9/23/2024Listed for sale$539,900+107.7%
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12170355 Report a problem
    3/20/2009Sold$260,000-42.2%
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07104519 Report a problem
    5/23/2008Listing removed$450,000
    Source: Century 21 #06862668 Report a problem
    4/21/2008Listed for sale$450,000+33.9%
    Source: Century 21 #06862668 Report a problem
    1/16/2002Sold$336,000+32.8%
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/7/2000Sold$253,000
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $45,000 +21.6%
    2023$7,811 +2.6%$37,000
    2022$7,615 +2.3%$37,000
    2021$7,445 +22.4%$37,000 +35.6%
    2020$6,083 -3.5%$27,291 -13%
    2019$6,306 +1.7%$31,369
    2018$6,200 -13.7%$31,369 -6%
    2017$7,187 +7.5%$33,366
    2016$6,687 +9.3%$33,366
    2015$6,118 +2.5%$33,366 +3.8%
    2014$5,970 +2%$32,154
    2013$5,852 +1.3%$32,154
    2012$5,774 -9.7%$32,154 -18.4%
    2011$6,394 -0.4%$39,428
    2010$6,421 +4.3%$39,428
    2009$6,153 -8.1%$39,428 -15.4%
    2008$6,693 +25.6%$46,622
    2007$5,327 +16.4%$46,622
    2006$4,576 -15.4%$46,622 +41%
    2005$5,409 +1%$33,074
    2004$5,354 +2.2%$33,074
    2003$5,238 +23.3%$33,074 +40%
    2002$4,249 +13.4%$23,625
    2001$3,748 -0.8%$23,625
    2000$3,779 $23,625 +20.3%
    1999$3,779 $19,631
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    Neighborhood: Cragin

    Nearby schools

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    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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