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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,000 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Don't miss this bright and spacious Portage Park brick bungalow, offering 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with plenty of space to fit your lifestyle. The main level features hardwood floors throughout the open-concept living and dining areas, along with two generously sized bedrooms and a spacious kitchen. The inviting living room showcases a decorative fireplace, built-in bookcases, and charming stained-glass windows that add warmth and character. Enjoy meals in the eat-in kitchen, or unwind in the enclosed back porch-perfect for relaxing. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, providing flexible space for family, guests, or a home office. Both the main-floor and basement bathrooms have been tastefully updated. The expansive full walkout basement is unfinished and ready for your vision, offering endless possibilities for additional living space, recreation, or storage. 2.5 car garage and large backyard with fruit trees. Close to shopping, transportation and all that Portage Park has to offer. Selling As Is.

Full Property Details for 5705 W Melrose St

General

  • Price: $399,900
  • Taxes: $5,025 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12686574

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Decorative
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - Portage Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Jefferson
  • Driving Directions: East or West on Belmont to Menard, North to Melrose, 1-way east to property.

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elem School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299
  • High School District: 299

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Square Feet: 1,000
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1926
  • Tax Amount: $5,025
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 13204320180000

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Schools serving 5705 W Melrose St

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Camras Elementary School
3000 North Mango Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
K-80.3 mi
Schurz High School
3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
9-121.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5705 W Melrose St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
8/15/2026
Listed
$399,900
37.9%
MLS
7/05/2019
Sold
$290,000
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Tax History for 5705 W Melrose St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,122
—
$25,000
-14%
2023
$6,122
3%
$29,000
—
2022
$5,968
2%
$29,000
—
2021
$5,835
37%
$29,000
52%
2020
$4,253
-1%
$19,082
-11%
2019
$4,310
2%
$21,441
—
2018
$4,238
-8%
$21,441
1%
2017
$4,589
7%
$21,306
—
2016
$4,270
9%
$21,306
—
2015
$3,907
—
$21,306
1%
2014
$3,912
2%
$21,068
—
2013
$3,835
1%
$21,068
—
2012
$3,784
—
$21,068
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5705 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60634 (MLS# 12686574) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5705 W Melrose Street is currently listed for $399,900 and was received on August 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 5705 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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