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538 Melrose Avenue, Kenilworth, IL 60043
$1,250,000
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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 538 Melrose Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,250,000
- Taxes: $16,540 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 12024846
- Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Garden Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Garage
Location
- Area: Kenilworth
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Green Bay Road, west on Melrose
School Information
- School District: 38
- Midd School District: 38
- Elementary School: The Joseph Sears School
- Middle School: The Joseph Sears School
- High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- Private School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Year Built: 1914
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1914
- Tax Amount: $16,540.54
- Tax Year: 2022
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5282170060000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by Keller Williams ONEChicago
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Schools
Schools serving 538 Melrose Ave
School Districts:Kenilworth School District 38, New Trier Township High School District 203
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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542 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi | |
385 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 0.5 mi | |
New Trier Township High School Northfield Campus
7 Happ Rd, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9-9 | 2.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 538 Melrose Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/17/2024
Sold
$1,250,000
2.04%
MLS
4/10/2024
Listed
$1,225,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
538 Melrose Avenue, Kenilworth, IL 60043 (MLS# 12024846) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,250,000 on May 17, 2024. Want to learn more about 538 Melrose Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kenilworth? You can browse all Kenilworth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.