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Property Description
THE EDDYSTONE, one of Lakeviews finest building built in 1920's. This large vacant condo is ready for your personal touch. This is a large 1-bedroom (possibly 2) condo with classic herringbone hardwood flooring t/o, decorative fireplace lots of closets & windows and more. Cancel you gym membership and work out in the building fitness center then enjoy the beautiful view from the rooftop deck that has seating, grills and fantastic views of the city. This is convenient location to lake, shopping, transportation and more.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 421 W Melrose St #5D
General
- Sold For: $221,000
- HOA FEE: $1,101/month
- Taxes: $4,642 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Condo
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12494384
- Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Doorman, Health Facilities, Lobby
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Decorative
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Roof Deck, Other
Parking
- Parking Features: Other
Location
- Area: CHI - Lake View
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Lake Shore Drive and Melrose (just West on Melrose)
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Other
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / 999lbs.
- Mgmt. Company: Premier Management Services, Inc.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Steam, Radiant
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Condo
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Windows: Screens, None
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Entry Floor Number: 5
- Stories/Levels: 22
- Square Feet: 1,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1929
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 79
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Pergola
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: Common
- Lot Features: Common Grounds, Other, Views
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,101
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Year: 1929
- Tax Amount: $4,642
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condo
- Property ID: 14213140631065
Listed by Gateway Realty LLC
Sold by Compass
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Schools
Schools serving 421 W Melrose St #5D
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nettelhorst Elementary School 3252 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Lake View High School 4015 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 421 W Melrose St #5D
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Sold
$221,000
-1.78%
MLS
10/17/2025
Listed
$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.
421 W Melrose Street #5D, Chicago, IL 60657 (MLS# 12494384) is a Condo property that was sold at $221,000 on December 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 421 W Melrose Street #5D? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in LakeView? You can browse all LakeView real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

