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Property Description
NEW PRICE! Welcome home to this fully updated 4-5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in the heart of Norwood Park that has been totally remodeled from top-to-bottom with modern design and high-end finishes. Step inside to a wonderful bright and airy layout featuring beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new doors and energy efficient windows, new HVAC, new electrical and contemporary lighting fixtures, new roof and gutters, and upgraded copper plumbing. No detail has been overlooked! The first level features a sunlit living room that flows into a separate dining room with a beautiful new staircase to the second level, chef's kitchen with adjoining family room, 2 spacious bedrooms and a full bath with designer tile and vanity. The chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including an LG oven with Air Fry and Convection Cooking Options, quartz countertops, and a wonderful sunlit adjoining family room that's ideal for casual dining or a child's playroom. The second level features two bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, loads of closets, a beautifully remodeled bathroom and a huge 242 sq. ft. storage space. The finished lower level boasts a massive 20' x 21" family room with new wood-like tile flooring (plenty of space for adding a fifth bedroom), a fully remodeled bathroom, separate laundry room with new washer and dryer, and more storage areas. A two-car-garage with new doors and roof, and beautifully landscaped front and rear yards with new fence are additional features. Located on a quiet tree-lined street, this move-in ready home is close to Taft High School, parks, shopping and public transportation.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5747 N Melvina Ave
General
- Price: $665,000
- Taxes: $4,835 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12608247
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Norwood Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: Head on Northwest Hwy to Melvina
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- High School: William Howard Taft High School
- Private School: William Howard Taft High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s), Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Insulated Windows
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 2,035
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1925
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 27 x 124
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1925
- Tax Amount: $4,835.87
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13053210050000
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Schools
Schools serving 5747 N Melvina Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hitch Elementary School 5625 North McVicker Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 5747 N Melvina Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,649
—
$30,000
7%
2023
$4,649
3%
$28,003
—
2022
$4,493
2%
$28,003
—
2021
$4,426
7%
$28,003
16%
2020
$4,121
—
$24,085
-10%
2019
$4,137
2%
$26,762
—
2018
$4,065
2%
$26,762
9%
2017
$3,992
-2%
$24,618
—
2016
$4,073
4%
$24,618
-5%
2015
$3,925
3%
$25,914
4%
2014
$3,804
3%
$24,908
—
2013
$3,710
—
$24,908
—
2012
$3,702
—
$24,908
—
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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5747 N Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 (MLS# 12608247) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5747 N Melvina Avenue is currently listed for $665,000 and was received on May 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 5747 N Melvina Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Norwood Park? You can browse all Norwood Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

