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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,225 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Welcome to 5537 W Melrose, a beautifully renovated English Tudor that offers the perfect move-in-ready sanctuary in the historic Portage Park. Updated in 2019, the interior has been fully modernized, featuring a full chef's kitchen with quartz countertops and a luxurious primary suite with double walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom. The expansive, fully finished basement is a dream for all kinds of entertaining, providing the ultimate footprint for a movie room, play area, or a cozy spot for game nights. Outside, the rear deck and detached two-car garage make summer BBQs and parking a breeze. You are just minutes from the 36-acre Portage Park, and commuting is simple with quick access to the CTA Blue Line and the Kennedy Expressway. This home perfectly balances classic Chicago character with the high-end finishes and functional space to meet all of your needs. It is a rare opportunity to plant your roots and create lasting memories in one of the Northwest Side's most welcoming communities.

Full Property Details for 5537 W Melrose St

General

  • Price: $575,000
  • Taxes: $9,044 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12596141
  • Updated: 4/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, E
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Bus

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - Portage Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Jefferson
  • Driving Directions: Going north on Central Avenue, continue one block north of Belmont Avenue to Melrose Street and proceed east to property. Melrose Street is a "One Way" going east.

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elem School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Marvin Camras Elementary School
  • High School: Foreman High School
  • Private School: Foreman High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Tudor
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Square Feet: 2,225
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2019

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 3750

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1935
  • Tax Amount: $9,044.28
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 13213270040000

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Schools serving 5537 W Melrose St

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Camras Elementary School
3000 North Mango Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
K-80.4 mi
Foreman High School
3235 North Leclaire Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
9-120.6 mi
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Price
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4/09/2026
Listed
$575,000
26.65%
MLS
7/07/2021
Sold
$454,000
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Tax History for 5537 W Melrose St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,022
—
$45,000
18%
2023
$8,022
3%
$38,000
—
2022
$7,820
12%
$38,000
—
2021
$6,976
15%
$38,000
25%
2020
$6,063
-2%
$30,304
-11%
2019
$6,156
2%
$34,050
—
2018
$6,051
-5%
$34,050
3%
2017
$6,390
4%
$33,042
—
2016
$6,121
1%
$33,042
—
2015
$6,058
30%
$33,042
20%
2014
$4,646
2%
$27,588
—
2013
$4,543
1%
$27,588
—
2012
$4,506
—
$27,588
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5537 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641 (MLS# 12596141) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5537 W Melrose Street is currently listed for $575,000 and was received on April 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 5537 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.

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