1240 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657 - Photo 1

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$4,480,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
6 Beds
4 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
6,500 Sq. Ft.
3 Car Garage

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Property Description

Coming soon from Environs on a jumbo extra-wide 5,050 SF lot equivalent to more than 1.5 standard lots. Boasting 29 feet of street exposure and 61 feet of alley frontage, this home will feature a massive 40 'x 33' rear yard and a coveted Breezeway attachment to a heated Garage accommodating 3-6 cars. This unique offering presents the chance to build a custom home ranging from 6,500-9,000 sq. ft., with complete customization options for the exterior, floorplan and finishes. The quoted price includes 6,500+ sq. ft. on three floors with an optional penthouse level adding an additional 1,200 sq. ft. The substantial Living/Dining Room leads to a large Kitchen with a big walk-in Pantry. An extra wide and massive Great Room, measuring 540 sq. ft., features a wall of windows overlooking the Rear Deck and the vast Yard beyond. The Second Level offers 4 Bedrooms, including an expansive Primary Suite. The Lower Level features a gigantic Recreation Room, two additional Bedrooms and a spacious Storage Room. Options include; Third Floor that adds 2 more Bedrooms and a Lounge area leading to a enormous Roof Deck; Fourth Floor Skydeck Level with Wet Bar and another huge Roof Deck; Wine cellar; Sport Court; 6 car garage, and more. This is a unique chance to collaborate with the in-house design team at Chicago's premier Design/Build firm to create your dream home on this jumbo site!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1240 W Melrose St

General

Sold For: $4,480,000
Taxes: (2022)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12024827
Added to Site: 724 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Wet Bar
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Great Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Basement Baths: Yes
Bathroom Features: Steam Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Features: Roof Deck, Breezeway

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Total Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: CHI - Lake View
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Between Southport and Racine on Melrose

School Information

School District: 299
Midd School District: 299

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned, Radiant Floor

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Construction: Brick, Limestone
Exterior Const.: Brick, Limestone
Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Daylight
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Rubber
Windows: Skylight(s)
Square Feet: 6,500
Sq. Ft. Source: Builder
Year Built: 2024

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
Lot Dimensions: 29 x 127 x 61
Lot Features: Irregular Lot

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 2024
Tax Year: 2022

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 14203270170000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Redfin Corporation

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Schools

Schools serving 1240 W Melrose St

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Burley Elementary School 1630 West Barry Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657	K-8	0.5 mi
Lake View High School 4015 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613	9-12	1.1 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1240 W Melrose St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/26/2025

Sold

$4,480,000

12.14%

MLS

4/09/2024

Listed

$3,995,000

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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.

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1240 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657 (MLS# 12024827) is a Single Family property that was sold at $4,480,000 on February 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 1240 W Melrose Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in LakeView? You can browse all LakeView real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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