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Chicago 60641 Cragin
5537 West Melrose Street
$494,074*
House - Off Market

5537 West Melrose Street

Chicago, IL 60641
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2225 Sqft
$396,000 - $482,000
Reference Base Price*
12.55%
Since Nov 1, 2021
National-US
Primary Model
Sold Jul 23, 2021
$454,000
$431,300 by Waterman State Bank
Mortgage Due Aug 01, 2051
Sold Sep 10, 2014
$340,000
$323,000 by Guaranteed Rate Inc
Mortgage Due Aug 01, 2044

About This Property

Beautifully renovated English Tudor In popular Portage Park.  This lovingly maintained 2,200 sq. ft. home, features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, Hardwood floors throughout, large kitchen with island and SS appliances, Large living room with formal dinning room, full/shared Master bath with double sink vanity.  Dormered 2nd floor with 2 large bedrooms and an office, Master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets. newly finished lower level makes a perfect entertainment room for family and guests.  Separate utility and Laundry room.  Brand new tankless water heater, new flat roof and an awesome rear deck for which was recently installed for great summer fun. A 2 car garage tops off this wonderful house.  The only thing that the new owner needs to do is to move in and start enjoying this great home.

The manager has listed the unit size as 2225 square feet.
Unit Size
2,225Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$197
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$6,156
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1937

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 7, 2021 No longer available -
No longer available
Jul 23, 2021 Sold to Alejandro Gonzalez Ortega, ... $454,000
Sold to Alejandro Gonzalez Ortega, ...
Jun 6, 2021 In contract -
In contract
May 27, 2021 Listed $439,000
Listed
Jul 30, 2017 Listed $399,900
Listed
Beautifully renovated English Tudor in Portage Park.This lovingly maintained 2200 sf. home, features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout, Chef's kitchen with SS. appliances,separate dinning room, Full/shared master bath with double sink vanity. Dormered 2nd floor with 2 large bedrooms and an office. MBR with 2 huge walk-in closets. recently refinished lower level makes a perfect entertainment room for the family or guests. Separate utility and laundry rooms. Exterior…

Property Highlights

Garage

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1937
  • Effective Year Built: 1937
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Building Quality: C
  • Construction Type: Masonry
  • Building Style: Bungalow
  • Exterior Walls Type: Masonry
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Finished improved basement
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Space Count: 2

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,750
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,250
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 300
  • Total Building Area: 2,225
  • Gross Building Area: 2,225
  • Building Area: 2,225
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Hot water
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,225
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Municipal
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: HIELD & MARTINS
  • Land Acres: 0.086
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: (HIELD) & (MARTINS) SUB BLKS5&6 IN SUB LTSD-F IN PART ITION OF WH SW SEC 21-40-13

Ownership

  • Current Owner : ORTEGA ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ
  • Current Owner 2: PIQUETTE NICOLE
  • Previous Owner : MOUMJI TANIA
  • Previous Owner 2: BENAVIDES CESAR
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: THOMPSON NOEL A
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: THOMPSON NICOLE M
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Joint Tenants

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Chicago Public School District 299
  • Census Tract: 151100

Zoning

  • Zoning: RS-3

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: Jan 01, 1970
  • District: 71
  • Parcel: 13-21-327-004-0000
  • Block: 5,6
  • Lot: D
  • Meridian: SEC 21 TWN 40N RNG 13E
  • Municipality: JEFFERSON
  • Latitude: 41.9391
  • Longitude: -87.7656

    Address

  • Full Address: 5537 W Melrose St
  • Address - House Number: 5537
  • Street Direction: W
  • Address - Street Name: Melrose
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Chicago
  • Carrier Code: C047
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4119
  • Zip Code: 60641

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $7,820
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 71033

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.265
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 62
  • Final Value: 526,174
  • High Value: 665,638
  • Low Value: 386,710

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $431,300
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: WATERMAN STATE BANK
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jul 23, 2021
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $431,300
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Aug 01, 2051

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $380,000
  • Market Land Value: $93,750
  • Market Improvement Value: $286,250

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $38,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $9,375
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $28,625

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 07, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 23, 2021
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11844833031
  • Current Sale Price: $454,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2120418270
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 10, 2014
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jul 18, 2014
  • Previous Sale Amount: $340,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: WATERMAN STATE BANK
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jul 23, 2021
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $431,300
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Aug 01, 2051

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: GUARANTEED RATE INC
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Sep 10, 2014
  • Previous Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $323,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Aug 01, 2044



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,525 ft²
$249/ft²
$379,000 May 22, 2023
-
$464/mo
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 ft²
$179/ft²
$499,900 Jun 29, 2023
-
$403/mo
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,296 ft²
$309/ft²
$399,900 Jul 12, 2023
-
$400/mo
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,100 ft²
$169/ft²
$525,000 Jul 7, 2023
-
$436/mo
House
4 Beds
2 Baths
3,015 ft²
$174/ft²
$524,900 Jun 23, 2023
-
$242/mo
House
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,400 ft²
$261/ft²
$364,900 Jun 1, 2023
-
$403/mo
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,285 ft²
$210/ft²
$479,900 Jul 6, 2023
-
$503/mo
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,229 ft²
$301/ft²
$369,900 Jul 14, 2023
-
$227/mo
House
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,220 ft²
$311/ft²
$379,900 Jul 11, 2023
-
$503/mo
House
7 Beds
3 Baths
2,108 ft²
$173/ft²
$365,000 Jul 13, 2023
-
$620/mo
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,731 ft²
$245/ft²
$424,900 Jul 14, 2023
-
$402/mo
Multifamily
5 Beds
-
-
$429,900 Jul 12, 2023
-
$604/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 5537 West Melrose Street built and last sold?
The property at 5537 West Melrose Street was built in 1937 and last sold on Jul 7, 2021 for $454,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 5537 West Melrose Street is $445,436.
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