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Property Description
Multiple offers have been received. Seller request highest and best due by Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5 PM.Set on a great city street is this brick bungalow. This 3 bedroom and 3 bath home offers you the opportunity to do a full renovation and make this your own dream home. Beautiful wood doors and trim work offer great accents and character. Tons of sunlight fills the home, and the hardwood floors, dining room and living room create a warm inviting feel. The home has a basement that is set up as an in-law suite that can provide flexibility for guests, teens or multi-generational living. The home has a nice yard with a 2-car garage so you will not need to search for a parking spot. The property requires a full renovation that makes this ideal for an investor or rehabber, or a family searching for their perfect home. Call today to schedule a tour!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5216 W Melrose St
General
- Sold For: $315,000
- Taxes: $6,431 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12686844
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- 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
- Driving Directions: LARAMIE AVENUE & MELROSE STREET (EASTBOUND)
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,408
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1926
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1926
- Tax Amount: $6,431.46
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13213260330000
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by eXp Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 5216 W Melrose St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Camras Elementary School 3000 North Mango Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Foreman High School 3235 North Leclaire Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
5216 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641 (MLS# 12686844) is a Single Family property that was sold at $315,000 on September 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 5216 W Melrose Street? 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.

