5537 W Melrose Street — Chicago, IL 60641
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Chicago, IL 60641

5537 W Melrose Street

$550,000
5 beds · 3 baths · 2,225 sqft
$25,000 below original 19 days on market $9,044/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 5537 W Melrose, a beautifully renovated English Tudor that offers the perfect move-in-ready sanctuary in the historic Portage Park. Updated in 2019, the interior has been fully modernized, featuring a full chef's kitchen with quartz countertops and a luxurious primary suite with double walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom. The expansive, fully finished basement is a dream for all kinds of entertaining, providing the ultimate footprint for a movie room, play area, or a cozy spot for game nights. Outside, the rear deck and detached two-car garage make summer BBQs and parking a breeze. You are just minutes from the 36-acre Portage Park, and commuting is simple with quick access to the CTA Blue Line and the Kennedy Expressway. This home perfectly balances classic Chicago character with the high-end finishes and functional space to meet all of your needs. It is a rare opportunity to plant your roots and create lasting memories in one of the Northwest Side's most welcoming communities.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$550,000
List price
2,225
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
3 full
Bathrooms
1935
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$9,044
Annual taxes
Tudor
Style
19
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposal
Parking
Garage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary school
E Elementary school
Marvin Camras Elementary School
Chicago, IL
📍0.4 mi🚗1 min🚶9 min
H High school
Foreman High School
Chicago, IL
  • Chicago by Night 550 ft
  • El Capitan Snacks and Cafe 650 ft
  • Central Gyros 750 ft
  • Taco Burrito King 800 ft
  • La Authentica De Guerrero 0.2 mi
  • Wingstop 0.2 mi
  • Tony's Fresh Market 850 ft
  • Carniceria Jimenez 0.2 mi
  • Marathon 0.4 mi
  • Aldi 0.5 mi
  • Cermak Fresh Market 0.5 mi
  • BP Shop 0.6 mi
  • Chopin Park 0.3 mi
  • Park No. 552 0.8 mi
  • Cragin Park 0.9 mi
  • Lucy Parsons Park 1.0 mi
  • Portage Park 1.1 mi
  • Watson Church Park 1.1 mi
  • Mather’s More Than a Cafe 350 ft
  • Tutti Frutti Coffee Shop 0.2 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.2 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • Cakes & Beyond 0.8 mi
  • New Waves Cafe & Deli 0.8 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 3, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
Baird & Warner
$550,000
−$25,000
Jun 2, 2026
SoldThis listing
$550,000
Apr 9, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Baird & Warner
$575,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Baird & Warner · Rhyan White · 773-532-9403
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