5537 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,225 sqft Single Family listed at $550,000, built in 1935 in the Portage Park neighborhood.
About this home
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.
Property details
- Price
- $550,000
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Interior
- 2,225 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $247
- Year built
- 1935
- Type
- Single Family
- Days on market
- 17
- Est. property tax
- $11,440/yr · $953/mo · 2.08% IL avg
- Last sold
- $454,000 · Jul 2021
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Price history
▼ 4.3%Most recent change on 2026-04-23: $575,000 → $550,000.
- Apr 23, 2026$550,000Price change
- Apr 9, 2026$575,000Initial list price
- Jul 7, 2021$454,000Sold
- Sep 6, 2017$399,900Price change
- Aug 28, 2017$399,900Relisted
- Aug 27, 2017$399,900Price change
- Jul 18, 2017$399,900Price change
- Jun 19, 2017$414,900Initial list price
- Sep 10, 2014$340,000Sold
- Jul 25, 2014$340,000Sold
- Jun 3, 2014$349,900Price change
- May 19, 2014$359,900Initial list price
- Apr 27, 2010$293,000Sold
- Nov 15, 2007$499,000Price change
- Aug 17, 2007$499,000Initial list price
- Aug 17, 2007$519,000Price change
- Jul 11, 2007$519,000Initial list price
Location
This home is located in Chicago, IL. Browse more Chicago listings on the Chicago market page or explore the full Chicago market report.
About Chicago: Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has 9.41 million residents and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S. (source: Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 51°F with 211 dry days per year and 39.9 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 60641)
Median age is 37.3; 22% hold a bachelor's degree; 54% of homes are owner-occupied; median household income is $79,884.
- Median income
- $79,884
- Median age
- 37.3
- Owner-occupied
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22.3%
- Census median home value
- $357,900
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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