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Property Description
Unlock the potential of this promising single-family home nestled in the lovely Portage Park neighborhood! Ideal as a single-family home or an investor looking to customize and maximize their return. This home features 5 large bedrooms and 2 full baths above grade, with a spacious basement in-law arrangement featuring 1 bed plus den and 1 full bath. Hardwood floors throughout first and second floor as well as a nicely tiled basement. First floor primary bedroom with en-suite includes beautifully renovated bathroom with body spray shower. Updated kitchen, mud room and separate laundry. 3 Spacious top floor bedrooms with updated bathroom. Rear deck with a nice sized yard, and two car garage. Newer roof, copper water lines, new furnace, new air conditioner, new water heater - all high efficiency, new electric panel, basement drain tile, and vinyl windows. Nice opportunity to live in a spacious home, keep as long-term rental, or Airbnb! Basement access is not available from the interior of the home. Whether you're looking to live in a spacious single family or create a rental property with strong income potential, this home offers the flexibility to meet your investment goals.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4511 N Melvina Ave
General
- Price: $495,000
- Taxes: $5,748 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12572623
- Updated: 2/25/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Portage Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: Montrose to Melvina, north to home.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Smyser Elementary School
- High School: Taft High School
- Private School: Taft High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,650
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 32.5 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $5,748.63
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13171120190000
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Schools
Schools serving 4511 N Melvina Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Smyser Elementary School 4310 North Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 4511 N Melvina Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/19/2026
Listed
$495,000
37.5%
MLS
8/14/2020
Sold
$360,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 4511 N Melvina Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,749
3%
$27,246
—
2022
$5,604
-4%
$27,246
-6%
2021
$5,837
25%
$29,028
20%
2020
$4,679
-14%
$24,108
-11%
2019
$5,442
16%
$27,088
—
2018
$4,672
-6%
$27,088
3%
2017
$4,951
4%
$26,373
—
2016
$4,782
10%
$26,373
—
2015
$4,352
-3%
$26,373
-2%
2014
$4,504
2%
$26,843
—
2013
$4,404
1%
$26,843
—
2012
$4,369
—
$26,843
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4511 N Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 (MLS# 12572623) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 4511 N Melvina Avenue is currently listed for $495,000 and was received on February 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 4511 N Melvina Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portage Park? You can browse all Portage Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

