Beautifully maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo on charming Melrose Street in the heart of East Lakeview. The unit features a classic white kitchen with clean finishes that opens to a private back deck, perfect for grilling or outdoor seating, and flows into a bright living and dining space accented by exposed brick and a cozy center fireplace. The bathroom offers a nice vanity and a shower/tub combination, while the large bedroom includes an extra bump-out space ideal for a home office or reading nook. In-unit laundry adds convenience. Located just steps from the lakefront, parks, restaurants, shopping, public transit, and the neighborhood farmers market right across the street. Includes a separate storage cage. Rentals allowed but currently at cap. Permit street parking and nearby rental parking options available.
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$332,000
609 W Melrose St #2, Chicago, IL 60657
1beds
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Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in ----
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$335,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,470 Estimated rent
Home value
$335,900
$306,000 - $369,000
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Cozy center fireplaceExposed brickIn-unit laundry adds convenienceNice vanity
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Listing courtesy of:
Jacklyn Pepoon, ABR 847-446-9600,
Compass
Bought with:
Lauren Kaczperski
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12572708
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X19
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X11
Heating
- Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 14213130591005
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $451 monthly
- Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
- Services included: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Sold | $332,000+11% |
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| 4/26/2026 | Pending sale | $299,000 |
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| 3/30/2026 | Contingent | $299,000 |
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| 3/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+33.5% |
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| 4/23/2021 | Sold | $224,000-2.2% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10970173 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2021 | Pending sale | $229,000 |
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| 2/19/2021 | Contingent | $229,000 |
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| 2/2/2021 | Price change | $229,000-2.1% |
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| 1/26/2021 | Price change | $234,000-2.1% |
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| 1/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $239,000 |
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| 1/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/23/2020 | Price change | $239,000-2.4% |
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| 11/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $245,000+7.7% |
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| 8/26/2016 | Sold | $227,500+0.2% |
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| 5/31/2016 | Price change | $227,000-2.2% |
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| 5/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $232,000+148.1% |
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| 12/9/1997 | Sold | $93,500 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $24,218 +27.5% |
| 2023 | $4,009 +2.6% | $18,999 |
| 2022 | $3,908 +24% | $18,999 |
| 2021 | $3,151 -18.7% | $18,999 -7.3% |
| 2020 | $3,875 +1.6% | $20,497 -8.5% |
| 2019 | $3,814 +1.7% | $22,413 |
| 2018 | $3,749 +34.1% | $22,413 +37% |
| 2017 | $2,795 +0.7% | $16,359 |
| 2016 | $2,776 +10.3% | $16,359 |
| 2015 | $2,517 +56.7% | $16,359 +45.8% |
| 2014 | $1,606 +2.7% | $11,224 |
| 2013 | $1,563 -36.8% | $11,224 -31% |
| 2012 | $2,472 -19.7% | $16,270 -22.6% |
| 2011 | $3,080 +6.6% | $21,026 |
| 2010 | $2,889 +14% | $21,026 |
| 2009 | $2,533 +7% | $21,026 +14.6% |
| 2008 | $2,368 +61.3% | $18,352 |
| 2007 | $1,468 +0.8% | $18,352 |
| 2006 | $1,456 -10% | $18,352 +6.5% |
| 2005 | $1,618 +5.8% | $17,225 |
| 2004 | $1,530 +6.1% | $17,225 |
| 2003 | $1,442 -5.4% | $17,225 +67.1% |
| 2002 | $1,525 +6.3% | $10,309 |
| 2001 | $1,435 +41.8% | $10,309 |
| 2000 | $1,012 +0.6% | $10,309 +41.9% |
| 1999 | $1,006 | $7,267 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Nettelhorst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0 mi
- 3/10Lake View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nettelhorst Elementary School
- Middle: Nettelhorst Elementary 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
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- 60657
- Lake View
- 609 W Melrose St Unit 2
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