1540 N 21st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 - Photo 1

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$332,500

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
2,064 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Affordable Melrose Park! This lovely home has been in the same family for decades and is now ready for a new owner to make it their own. First floor highlights include a recently updated eat-in kitchen, large family room ideal for entertaining and separate living room. Upstairs has three nice sized bedrooms and full bath; downstairs you have a full, unfinished basement with laundry and half bath. Enjoy cool autumn evenings on the lovely patio overlooking a private backyard, all leading to large 2+ car garage with additional exterior parking space. Home also includes Generac home generator. Ideal location situated just minutes from the heart of Melrose Park, this property offers easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and public transportation. How can you resist? You can't! Make it yours before it's too late.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1540 N 21st Ave

General

Sold For: $332,500
Taxes: $6,505 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12457652
Added to Site: 134 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Generator

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Melrose Park
County: Cook
Driving Directions: 25th Ave, east on Norwood to 21st, south to home.

School Information

School District: 89
Midd School District: 89

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Square Feet: 2,064
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Year Built: 1947
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 125 x 40

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1947
Tax Amount: $6,505
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 15031270490000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Wesley Realty Group

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Schools

Schools serving 1540 N 21st Ave

School Districts:Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89, Proviso Township High School District 209

Name	Grades	Distance
Melrose Park Elementary School 1715 West Lake Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160	PK-5	0.6 mi
Stevenson Middle School 1630 North 20th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160	6-8	0.1 mi
Proviso East High School 807 South 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153	9-12	2 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 1540 N 21st Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/10/2025

Sold

$332,500

-2.18%

MLS

9/22/2025

Price Reduced

$339,900

-2.89%

MLS

9/04/2025

Listed

$350,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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