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$540,000
5536 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641
6beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
3,780 Square Feet Lot
$545,700 Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$3,487 Estimated rent
Home value
$545,700
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Listing courtesy of:
Wei Chen (214)908-7557,
Concentric Realty, Inc
Bought with:
Brenda Romero
RE/MAX LOYALTY
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12566916
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Bedroom 6
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,780 sqft
- Dimensions: 30 X 126
Details
- Parcel number: 13213230190000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Sold | $540,000-3.4%$360/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12566916 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Contingent | $559,000$373/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12566916 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $559,000+72.1%$373/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12566916 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2025 | Sold | $324,900+15.8%$217/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12268530 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2025 | Sold | $280,500-13.7%$187/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $324,900$217/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12268530 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $32,000 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $5,074 +64.9% | $30,000 |
| 2022 | $3,077 +5% | $30,000 |
| 2021 | $2,929 -3.1% | $30,000 +27% |
| 2020 | $3,023 +0.3% | $23,623 -11% |
| 2019 | $3,014 +1.5% | $26,543 |
| 2018 | $2,968 -6.6% | $26,543 +14.8% |
| 2017 | $3,178 -10.6% | $23,126 |
| 2016 | $3,554 +4% | $23,126 |
| 2015 | $3,416 -9.4% | $23,126 -8.6% |
| 2014 | $3,772 -0.4% | $25,305 |
| 2013 | $3,785 +9.5% | $25,305 |
| 2012 | $3,456 -4.8% | $25,305 -8.9% |
| 2011 | $3,632 +29.8% | $27,785 |
| 2010 | $2,799 +6.5% | $27,785 |
| 2009 | $2,628 +2.8% | $27,785 -18.3% |
| 2008 | $2,556 +3.2% | $33,994 |
| 2007 | $2,477 -10.3% | $33,994 |
| 2006 | $2,761 +6.6% | $33,994 +47% |
| 2005 | $2,592 +1.9% | $23,133 |
| 2004 | $2,543 +4.4% | $23,133 |
| 2003 | $2,435 -5.4% | $23,133 +43.4% |
| 2002 | $2,574 +5.1% | $16,137 |
| 2001 | $2,449 +5.6% | $16,137 |
| 2000 | $2,318 -0.1% | $16,137 +14.9% |
| 1999 | $2,321 | $14,042 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cragin
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Camras Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Foreman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60641
- Cragin
- 5536 W Melrose St
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