Welcome Home! You will not want to miss this opportunity to own this absolutely massive all brick, English cottage single family home in prime Norwood Park. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom layout is situated with a perfect main level including a huge formal living space, generous private dining room with designer finish light fixture, and chef inspired kitchen. Beautifully finished hardwood floors throughout the main level make this inviting sun-drenched main level hard to beat. The chef kitchen features white cabinets with black accented hardware, high-end Maytag appliances, massive extra thick white quartz countertops, and custom black range hood. The main level is complete with a flex space off the kitchen perfect for an eat in dining area or second living space, half bathroom, and primary bedroom with a spa-esq ensuite bathroom including a massive walk in shower and double vannity. The floor-plan provides endless opportunity with three massive bedrooms upstairs with great storage and closet space as well as a masterfully remodeled bathroom with double vanity and soaking tub. The home continues to provide endless space to entertain with a fully finished lower level with a full bathroom including a custom glass shower door, full side by side laundry, and 5th bedroom. Complete with a large deck of the kitchen and oversized 2.5 car garage, two zones of HVAC, and full drain tile basement this home really checks all the boxes. The location is situated perfectly on the treelined street with easy access to public transportation, great restaurants, bars, shopping, and Edgebrook Woods is just minutes away for your escape.
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$671,000
5828 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
5beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
3,720 Square Feet Lot
$684,300 Zestimate®
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$4,318 Estimated rent
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English cottageAll brickFully finished lower levelTreelined streetFlex spaceFormal living spacePrivate dining room
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Listed by:
Keith Brand 312-642-1400,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Meaghan McCarthy 515-943-7370,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Jennifer Romolo
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12512858
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Shower Only)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1035 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X45
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Custom Cabinetry, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 414 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,720 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X124
Details
- Parcel number: 13053120340000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $480,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,227
- Date on market: 11/7/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Sold | $671,000 |
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| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $671,000+3.2% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12512858 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Contingent | $649,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12512858 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12512858 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2024 | Listing removed | $649,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12150517 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,900+60.1% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12150517 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2024 | Sold | $406,000-13.6% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11982113 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2006 | Sold | $470,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,644 +14.3% | $48,000 +20% |
| 2023 | $8,440 +2.6% | $40,003 |
| 2022 | $8,228 +2.3% | $40,003 |
| 2021 | $8,044 -6.5% | $40,003 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $8,607 -0.2% | $38,638 -10% |
| 2019 | $8,626 +1.7% | $42,932 |
| 2018 | $8,481 +18.6% | $42,932 +29.3% |
| 2017 | $7,150 +7.5% | $33,212 |
| 2016 | $6,652 +3.8% | $33,212 -5% |
| 2015 | $6,406 +12.7% | $34,961 +14.1% |
| 2014 | $5,683 +2% | $30,630 |
| 2013 | $5,571 +1.4% | $30,630 |
| 2012 | $5,496 +0.7% | $30,630 -9.1% |
| 2011 | $5,457 -0.4% | $33,678 |
| 2010 | $5,480 +4.4% | $33,678 |
| 2009 | $5,252 -18.9% | $33,678 -25.4% |
| 2008 | $6,477 +1% | $45,155 |
| 2007 | $6,413 -1.1% | $45,155 |
| 2006 | $6,482 +61.5% | $45,155 +41.6% |
| 2005 | $4,013 +2.9% | $31,881 |
| 2004 | $3,901 +3.8% | $31,881 |
| 2003 | $3,758 +23.7% | $31,881 +70.2% |
| 2002 | $3,038 -23.4% | $18,730 -24.9% |
| 2001 | $3,968 +10% | $24,937 |
| 2000 | $3,607 -0.3% | $24,937 +20% |
| 1999 | $3,619 | $20,778 |
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Neighborhood: Norwood Park East
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hitch Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hitch Elementary School
- High: Taft High School
- 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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