For SaleOpen HouseOpen HouseHistoric · 91 yrs
5537 W Melrose St
Chicago, IL, 60641 • Cragin • Cook County
$575,000
$258/sqft
Down payment assistance available
5Beds
3Baths
2,225Sqft
0.09 acLot
1935Built
Property DNA
Tudor Style
Built 1935 · 91 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck · Patio
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Just Listed
Listed Apr 9, 2026
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$258/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1935 · Historic
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights detached two-car garage, expansive fully finished basement, and functional space as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,538/month
Principal & Interest$2,771
Property Tax$575
Insurance$192
Down payment20% ($115,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $460,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1935
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,750 sqft
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$258
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTudor
Year built1935
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCragin
Annual tax$9,044
Parcel1321327004
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Walk-In Closet(s)
Separate Dining Room
Pantry
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Sink
Windows
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Patio
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second23×12 ft276 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (FullDouble SinkWhirlpool & Sep Shwr)
Bedroom2
Second9×8 ft72 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second12×17 ft204 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Main11×12 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom5
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$258
On marketApr 9, 2026
PostedApr 9, 2026
Last sold$454,000
MLS statusNew
MLS updatedApr 9, 2026
Tour days9
Views103
Favorites13
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60641
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Listed For Sale$575,000$258MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 7, 2021Sold$454,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 4, 2021Contingent$439,000$197MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 27, 2021Listed For Sale$439,000$197MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 6, 2017Listing Removed$399,900$180CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Jul 19, 2017Price Change$399,900$180CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Jun 20, 2017Listed For Sale$414,900$186CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Jul 25, 2014Sold$340,000$153MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 23, 2014Listed For Sale$359,900$162Jennings on the Park
Apr 27, 2010Sold$293,000$132Public Record
Listed For Sale$575,000
Apr 9, 2026•$258/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$454,000
Jul 7, 2021•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$439,000
Jun 4, 2021•$197/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$439,000
May 27, 2021•$197/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$399,900
Sep 6, 2017•$180/sqft•CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Price Change$399,900
Jul 19, 2017•$180/sqft•CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Listed For Sale$414,900
Jun 20, 2017•$186/sqft•CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Sold$340,000
Jul 25, 2014•$153/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$359,900
May 23, 2014•$162/sqft•Jennings on the Park
Sold$293,000
Apr 27, 2010•$132/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$8,022$38,000
Apr 9, 2022$7,820$38,000
Apr 9, 2021$6,976$38,000
Apr 9, 2020$6,063$30,304
Apr 9, 2019$6,156$34,050
Apr 9, 2018$6,051$34,050
Apr 9, 2017$6,390$33,042
Apr 9, 2016$6,121$33,042
Apr 9, 2015$6,058$33,042
Apr 9, 2014$4,646$27,588
Apr 9, 2013$4,543$27,588
Apr 9, 2012$4,506$27,588
Apr 9, 2011$4,266$28,329
Apr 9, 2010$3,824$28,329
Apr 9, 2009$3,495$28,329
Apr 9, 2008$4,041$34,858
Apr 9, 2007$3,655$34,858
Apr 9, 2006$2,886$34,858
Apr 9, 2005$2,717$23,933
Apr 9, 2004$2,645$23,933
Apr 9, 2003$2,532$23,933
Apr 9, 2002$2,677$16,710
Apr 9, 2001$2,548$16,710
Apr 9, 2000$2,395$16,710
Apr 9, 1999$2,399$14,442
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