Sold692d on marketHistoric · 112 yrs
538 Melrose Ave
Kenilworth, IL, 60043 • Brier Street • Cook County
$1,250,000
4Beds
4Baths
0.14 acLot
1914Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1914 · 112 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Electric · Living Room
2-Car Garage
On Site · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 692 days ago · 11 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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692 days on market
Established listing
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1914 · Historic
Fabulous 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom single family home in highly sought after Kenilworth location. Spectacular curb appeal with the custom inlaid brick pathway and Hardie Board siding. The expansive foyer welcomes you to this amazing home with exceptional finishes and features! Beautiful hardwood floors and wonderful natural light throughout. Inviting formal Living Room with electric fireplace flows seamlessly into the spacious separate Dining Room perfect for entertaining larger groups. Top notch Chefs Kitchen with custom cabinetry, Stainless Steel Thermador appliances includes oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave drawer appointed with quartz countertops, garbage disposal and pantry with extra-large cascade breakfast bar island which opens to the eat-in table space and heart of the home family room overlooking the brick patio and backyard. Rounding out the main level, the perfectly placed power room and the open office area ideal for your work-from-home needs or for use as a quiet place to read. The second level offers 2 sizable bedrooms sharing the large hall bathroom with a double marble vanity, Kohler fixtures and shower/tub plus the primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double vanity, separate shower, separate garden tub and Hansgrohe fixtures. And there's more! The huge third floor is the perfect place for a kids play room, gaming space or second office. The generously sized lower level offers a recreation room with exercise area and a 4th bedroom with shared bathroom ideal for guests, in-laws or au-pair/nanny. Beautifully landscaped yard with brick paver patio perfect for your outdoor gathering and gardening needs and wants. Large detached 2 car garage with plenty of storage. New gut-rehab includes all new electrical with 200 amp panel, dual zone HVAC, tankless hot water heater system, all new windows, new skylights, new copper plumbing and new roof. Full basement excavation with add'l 8" concrete wall addition and water barrier installation plus sump pump with battery backup. Garage is EV is ready. Convenient and close location to award-winning Joseph Sears grade school and New Trier High School in addition to the Metra for your city commute needs within a short distance to Kenilworth beach. Come make this outstanding home yours now!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights electric fireplace, large hall bathroom, and spacious separate dining room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,153/month
Principal & Interest$6,486
Property Tax$1,250
Insurance$417
Down payment20% ($250,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,000,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1914
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot6,250 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1914
Stories3
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot6,250 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBrier Street
Annual tax$16,540
Parcel0528217006
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Walk-In Closet(s)
Separate Dining Room
Pantry
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Range Hood
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Laundry Closet
Sink
Fireplace
Electric
Living Room
Windows
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Detached
Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Patio
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Other Equipment
Sump Pump
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second9×16 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)Bathroom (FullDouble SinkTub & Separate Shwr)
Bedroom2
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Second10×9 ft90 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Basement11×7 ft77 sqft
Flooring (Porcelain Tile)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market692
Est. value$1,483,600
Est. rent$3,600/mo
Tax rate1.99%
On marketApr 10, 2024
PostedApr 10, 2024
Last sold$1,250,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMay 23, 2024
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Kenilworth?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Kenilworth, IL, 60043
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 17, 2024Sold$1,250,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 16, 2024Contingent$1,225,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 10, 2024Listed For Sale$1,225,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 30, 2023Sold$475,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 26, 2023Pending Sale$500,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 11, 2023Contingent$500,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 21, 2023Price Change$500,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 27, 2023Price Change$550,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 16, 2023Price Change$592,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 12, 2021Price Change$545,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 30, 2021Price Change$575,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 18, 2021Listed For Sale$545,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 7, 2018Sold$357,500—Public Record
Mar 7, 2018Pending Sale$499,000—@properties
Jun 20, 2017Price Change$499,000—@properties
May 20, 2017Listed For Sale$575,000—@properties
Sold$1,250,000
May 17, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,225,000
Apr 16, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,225,000
Apr 10, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$475,000
Oct 30, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$500,000
Sep 26, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$500,000
Sep 11, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$500,000
Aug 21, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$550,000
Jan 27, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$592,000
Jan 16, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$545,000
Jul 12, 2021•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$575,000
Jun 30, 2021•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$545,000
Feb 18, 2021•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$357,500
May 7, 2018•Public Record
Pending Sale$499,000
Mar 7, 2018•@properties
Price Change$499,000
Jun 20, 2017•@properties
Listed For Sale$575,000
May 20, 2017•@properties
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$11,946$47,500
Apr 10, 2022$16,541$70,000
Apr 10, 2021$16,969$57,472
Apr 10, 2020$16,460$57,472
Apr 10, 2019$15,952$63,156
Apr 10, 2018$15,400$59,764
Apr 10, 2017$14,944$59,764
Apr 10, 2016$14,084$59,764
Apr 10, 2015$12,635$51,723
Apr 10, 2014$12,329$51,723
Apr 10, 2013$11,596$51,723
Apr 10, 2012$11,760$56,006
Apr 10, 2011$11,439$56,006
Apr 10, 2010$11,208$56,006
Apr 10, 2009$10,279$64,801
Apr 10, 2008$9,531$68,211
Apr 10, 2007$8,848$68,211
Apr 10, 2006$9,099$62,048
Apr 10, 2005$8,984$62,048
Apr 10, 2004$8,665$62,048
Apr 10, 2003$8,826$49,816
Apr 10, 2002$8,952$49,816
Apr 10, 2001$6,932$49,816
Apr 10, 2000$6,565$39,011
Apr 10, 1999$6,510$39,011
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Local context around this listing
Kenilworth, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
Brier StreetKenilworth Beach
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60043
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