$575,000

5537 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641

5 beds |
3 baths |
2,225 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1935
—— sqft lot
2 car garage
$258/sqft
Listed 4 days ago

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: April 13, 2026 at 7:19PM
Listing Office:: Baird & Warner : 773-549-1855
Listing Agent:: Rhyan White : 773-532-9403
MLS ID:: 12596141

General: 1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)Separate Dining RoomPantry
Rooms: Bedroom 5DeckFoyerPantryRecreation RoomStorageWalk In Closet
Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposal
Dining: Combined w/ LivRm
Laundry: In UnitSink
Basement: FinishedExterior EntryRec/Family AreaStorage SpaceFull
Flooring: HardwoodCarpet
A/C: Small Duct High Velocity
Heating: Natural Gas
Disability Feature: None

Style: Tudor
Parking: Garage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Windows: Skylight(s)
General: 2 StoriesConcrete Perimeter

HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
Originating MLS: mred
School District: 299
County: Cook

Zoning: 13213270040000

Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: mred
Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Rhyan White , Baird & Warner

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Location

Schools Nearby

Reinberg Elementary School

3425 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL, 60634

Grades PK-8

0.28 miles away

Reinberg Elementary School

3425 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL, 60634

Grades PK-8

0.28 miles away

Foreman High School

3235 N Leclaire Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641

Grades 9-12

0.60 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.